Overview

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump warn the U.S. may abandon its role in Ukraine peace talks if no progress is made soon.
• The Kremlin declares the expiration of a 30-day moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure, further complicating ceasefire efforts.
• Russian missile and drone strikes on Kharkiv and Soumy result in at least two deaths and over 100 injuries, including children.
• Ukraine sanctions three Chinese companies accused of supplying arms to Russia, a claim denied by Beijing.
• Negotiators from the U.S., Europe, and Ukraine plan to reconvene next week in London to continue discussions, with mixed signals from U.S. leadership on the prospects for peace.