The European Commission supports a planned Budapest meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, emphasizing its potential to advance a fair and lasting resolution to the conflict in Ukraine

The US president, fresh from his diplomatic triumph in achieving a Gaza ceasefire and return of the hostages, referred to a 'very productive' phone call with the Russian leader

Speaking on his 73rd birthday, the Russian leader said Moscow holds full battlefield control as Ukraine pushes to regain lost ground.

 In the case of a nuclear war, the American can do this or that, but otherwise, the Europeans are realizing for the first time that you can’t outsource your defense

The European Commission plans to redirect profits from frozen Russian assets to fund a €140 billion loan for Ukraine, aimed at defense and budget support

"I do think Putin’s position has suffered. This is very much his war – there was no public clamour for it – and especially once the soldiers start coming home and the bloody truth about it becomes better known, there will be a backlash"

The Russian president said foreign forces deployed to Ukraine during or after the war would be “legitimate targets,” underscoring divisions over future security guarantees

A central part of these efforts is the NATO-supported procurement mechanism, which will channel European funds for the purchase of U.S. weapons such as Patriot air defense systems.

Berlin distances itself from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s comments on deploying EU troops to Ukraine after the war, stressing such decisions require member state and NATO consensus, not unilateral Commission proposals

The Russian leader noted that he had discussed the outcome of the Alaska talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and plans to brief other world leaders in their upcoming bilateral meetings.

Bayraktar TB2 drones have been used by Ukraine against Russia since the start of the war in 2022 and initially saw great success.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his wife Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotakis this past week hosted the vacationing premier of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, and his spouse, Marjolijne Droogleever Fortuyn, on Tinos

The U.S. president warned of heavy sanctions or tariffs if there is no progress toward peace, while expressing frustration over Moscow’s recent actions

In a recent phone call, Russia and Turkey’s leaders addressed developments in Ukraine, with Erdoğan highlighting Turkey’s peace initiatives and Putin expressing gratitude for Turkey hosting negotiations

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov commends U.S. efforts for lasting peace in Ukraine while criticizing European leaders for focusing only on ceasefires and continued military aid during recent White House discussions

Deputy Chancellor Lars Klingbeil says Berlin could contribute troops or support as part of European guarantees for Ukraine’s security, but stressed that achieving a ceasefire remains the top priority

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Ukrainian and European leaders in Washington to explore possible NATO-style security protections for Kyiv as part of talks on a potential peace deal with Russia.