Very important for Ukraine! Trump told EU leaders the US could give Ukraine security guarantees if a cease-fire is reached, Politico. But only outside NATO. Trump gave no details, saying guarantees would come as part of a final deal. 1/
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Russia demands four Ukrainian regions, next meeting in Russia
Russian deputy FM confirmed Moscow's unchanged position: Ukraine must cede 4 claimed regions: Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson. Putin aide Ushakov said the 2nd meeting following Alaska is expected to take place on Russian soil. 7X
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Trump discusses Ukraine red lines with Europe before Putin summit
Source: https://
wsj.com/world/trump-ta
lks-ukraine-red-lines-with-europe-before-putin-summit-cd691edf
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Trump to brief Zelensky first, then European leaders; Ukraine relieved
Trump agreed to brief Zelensky first after the Putin meeting, then the European leaders who joined Wednesday's call. Ukraine delegation gave loud applause after the videoconference ended, relieved by the talks' success. 5/
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Russia toughens territorial demands on Ukraine
Russia reiterated unchanged demands that Ukraine withdraw from territories Russia hasn't conquered, rolling back an earlier offer to freeze southern front lines.
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NATO chief warns Trump on Putin’s Donetsk plan risking Kyiv highway
Secretary General of NATO Rutte warned Trump that Putin's Donetsk proposal would create a "highway" for the Russian army to advance to Kyiv. European officials dropped the demand for direct representation at the Alaska meeting after calls between German Chancellor Merz and
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Trump seeks ceasefire but also discusses territories with Putin
Trump told European leaders that his primary goal is to seek an immediate ceasefire instead of negotiating territories. But yesterday Trump told reporters that his discussion with Putin will also be an exchange of views on borders and territories. 3/
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Trump offers US-Europe security guarantees for Ukraine, no NATO
3. Binding Western security guarantees.
4. Ukraine's participation.
5. US-Europe support. Trump signaled US willingness to provide joint security guarantees with Europe for Ukraine but ruled out NATO involvement. 2/ -
Trump and EU leaders agree Ukraine must negotiate territory directly with Russia
WSJ: Trump agreed with European leaders not to negotiate territorial issues with Putin. Ukraine must discuss that directly with Russia. European leaders presented 5 red lines: 1. Cease-fire as a prerequisite.
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Russian-linked church faces potential ban in Ukraine
Source: https://
kyivindependent.com/russian-linked
-church-faces-potential-ban-in-ukraine-as-it-remains-reluctant-to-officially-cut-ties-with-moscow/
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