Steve Witkoff meets with Putin Tuesday in Moscow
Macron considers current negotiations a possible turning point
The French president Emmanuel Macron receives Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris for the 10th bilateral meeting, considering the current peace negotiations a possible turning point for the Ukrainian conflict that is approaching four years. European leaders, led by Macron, are putting pressure on Donald Trump to ensure that the Ukrainian position is respected in negotiations with Moscow, rejecting any decision without Ukraine’s approval. The meeting took place after meetings between Ukrainian and American officials on a 19-point peace plan criticized by Europeans due to the lack of concrete security guarantees and the possible transfer of territories in the Donbas to Russia. Zelensky faces internal pressure due to a corruption scandal and intensified Russian attacks, while Macron defends a central European role in negotiations and announces new sanctions on the Russian energy sector.
Russia announces capture of the cities of Pokrovsk and Vovchansk
A Russia claims to have captured the Ukrainian cities of Pokrovsk and Vovchanskimportant logistical and strategic centers in eastern and northeastern Ukraine. Vladimir Putin visited the military command and praised the Russian Armed Forces, highlighting that the initiative is in the hands of Russian troops along the combat line. The announcement comes during talks between Ukrainians and Americans over a Washington plan to end the war, with American envoy Steve Witkoff scheduled to meet Putin in Moscow.
Kaja Kallas leaves crucial week in Ukrainian conflict
The EU High Representative for Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, stated that this week could be crucial to reaching a diplomatic settlement in the Ukraine conflict. Despite recognizing productive discussions between Ukraine and the United States on a 28-point peace plan, he criticized the exclusion of the European Union from the negotiations and Trump’s proposal to reduce the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Ukrainian and American delegations met to discuss peace plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump expressed optimism after a meeting between delegations from the two countries at Florida to discuss a peace plan to end the war in Ukraine. Trump said there was a ‘good chance’ of a deal, as US special envoy Steve Witkoff prepared to leave for Moscow for talks with Putin. The talks are affected by a corruption scandal that led to the dismissal of Zelensky’s chief of staff, Andrii Yermak.
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