Overview

• In a Fox News interview, Zelenskyy called the Gaza agreement a real success and said it renewed his hope that Trump could apply similar pressure on Vladimir Putin to halt the war.
• Zelenskyy said he spoke with Trump by phone and discussed strengthening Ukraine’s air defenses and long‑range strike options, including the potential provision of Tomahawk missiles.
• He urged partners to escalate economic pressure on Moscow by tightening sanctions and imposing tariffs on buyers of Russian oil.
• Zelenskyy said he would consider nominating Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize next year if U.S.-led pressure helps bring the conflict to an end.
• POLITICO reported that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner helped secure the Gaza ceasefire with Egypt and Turkey, and that Trump was expected to visit the region in connection with hostage releases.