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Donald Trump: I don't see any way that a country in Russia's position could allow them [Ukraine], just in their position, could allow them to join NATO. I don't see that happening

U.S. Air Force Gulfstream C-37B (SAM080/09-0525) special airlift mission aircraft arrived in Moscow short time ago. This plane is destined for transport of diplomatic delegations,as well as high ranking government and DoD officials

"Trump ended the call by giving Zelensky his personal number and said he can call him directly," @BarakRavid reports. "Trump asked whether Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who was on a trip to Ukraine, was already in Kyiv when it happened. Zelensky said he arrived after the strikes." "Trump told Zelensky that CIA Director John Ratcliffe and White House envoy Steve Witkoff are also going to be on the U.S. negotiating team, and asked that Zelensky appoint his own negotiating team."

Fire reported as result of the drone attack in Slaviansk-na-Kubani of Kradnodar Krai

Trump: I would like Russia back in the G7

Trump: I trust President Putin on the war in Ukraine and I think he wants peace

Trump: Ukraine will have a seat at the table in any peace negotiations alongside Russia

German Chancellor Scholz: Russia's victory or Ukraine's collapse will not bring peace

Scholz says US is right to call for more European investment into European security. Calls for "Nothing about Ukraine without Ukrainians. And nothing about Europe without Europeans"

Donald Tusk: After my today phone calls with @ZelenskyyUa, @eucopresident Costa, @Bundeskanzler Scholz, @SwedishPM Ulf Kristersson and CDU leader @_FriedrichMerz, the message is clear: Ukraine, Europe and the US must be fully united and engage in peace talks

Foreign Minister of Ukraine: I had a good call with @SecRubio on ways to advance Ukraine-US strategic partnership with mutual benefit. I thanked Secretary Rubio for reaffirming that the U.S. remains committed to supporting Ukraine. Achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting peace is our shared interest

British Foreign Secretary: I discussed global stability with my Chinese counterpart, including the Middle East and Ukraine

Explosion was reported in Odesa. Ballistic missile strike

"President Trump, as a deal maker and a businessman, recognizes that a investment relationship with Ukraine, ultimately, in the long term for the United States, is a lot more tangible than any promises or shared values we might have, even though we have them," says SecDef @PeteHegseth on Ukraine

.@SecDef walks back his statement yesterday that a negotiated settlement is not likely to end with Ukraine in @NATO: "These negotiations are led by @realDonaldTrump. Everything is on the table. In his conversations with Vladimir Putin and Zelensky, what he decides to allow or not allow, is at the purview of the leader of the free world--President Trump. So I'm not going to stand at this podium and declare what President Trump will do or won't do, what will be in or what will be out, what concessions will be made or what concessions are not made."

1 person wounded as result of airstrike in Kozacha Lopan

1 person killed and 5 wounded as result of Russian airstrikes in Kramatorsk

President Zelensky: it is very important for Ukraine that European partners will be the part of talks to end war in Ukraine, as Ukraine is a part of Europe, and Ukraine aims to joins EU, and Europe helped a lot

3 people wounded as result of airstrikes in Kramatorsk

Trump: great talks with Russia and Ukraine yesterday. Good possibility of ending that horrible, very bloody war!!!

Lithuania's defense minister @DSakaliene this morning in Brussels called the "illusion" that Trump and Putin will find a solution to the war in Ukraine "a deadly trap." "Whether we decide to fall under the illusion that Mr. Trump and Mr. Putin are going to find a solution for all of us, and that would be a deadly trap, or we will, as Europe, embrace our own economic, financial and military capacity. And we will be the ones who will be deciding what will happen in Europe and in Ukraine with United States. Let's not be naive. United States is not only the most significant contributor of NATO alliance, but also the one that has been, I want to reiterate, paying for our security. And that needs to be corrected."

Germany’s Helsing to deliver 6,000 HX-2 strike drones to Ukraine

There are casualties as result of Russian airstrikes in Kramatorsk

High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas: This morning, I met with Minister of Defence of Ukraine, @rustem_umerov. Minister Umerov assured me that Ukrainians are standing firm and will not give up their freedom and territory. Europe will stand firm too and continue supporting Ukraine in their fight

Airstrikes were reported in Kramatorsk

Russian Ministry of Defense claims full occupation of Vodyane Druhe village in Donetsk region of Ukraine

National Security and Defense council of Ukraine imposed sanctions against former President and MP Poroshenko, tycoons Zhevago, Bogolyubov, Kolomoyskiy

At least 3 airstrikes were reported in Kostiantynivka

Germany's Defence Minister said he regretted that Trump administration had already made concessions to Russia, adding that Ukraine's possible NATO membership and the whether it should concede territory to Russia should not be taken off the table before talks start

In Kursk region Ukrainian forces have repelled 18 Russian army assaults, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Orikhiv axis clashes yesterday near Scherbaky and Kamyanske, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Novopavlivka axis clashes yesterday near Kostyantynopil, Burlatske and Rivnopil, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Pokrovsk axis clashes yesterday near Vodyane Druhe, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Zvirove, Nadiyivka, Uspenivka, Andriyivka, Oleksandrivka, Dachne, Zelene Pole, Ulakly and Shevchenko, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Toretsk axis clashes yesterday near Toretsk and Scherbynivka, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Kramatorsk axis clashes yesterday near Chasiv Yar and Vasukivka, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Sieversk axis clashes yesterday near Bilohorivka and Verkhnokamyanske, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Lyman axis clashes yesterday near Kopanky, Novomykhaylivka, Novolubivka, Yampolivka and Kolodyazi, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Kupyansk axis clashes yesterday near Kindrashivka, Petropavlivka, Stepova Novoselivka, Novoosynove, Pischane, Lozova and Zahryzove, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

Russian aviation conducted airstrikes at Tymofiyivka of Kharkiv region, Novopil, Dolyna of Donetsk region, Kamyanske, Pyatykhatky of Zaporizhzhia region, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

Moldovan President Maia Sandu said that Russian drones violated Moldova's airspace with two drones exploding on its soil

Ukrainian air defense shot down 85 strike drones overnight

NATO Secretary General: Ukraine must be involved in all stages of peace talks and any agreement must be sustainable

At least 1 Russian drone violated Romanian/NATO airspace, according to Romania's defense ministry. One of the drones may have crashed on Romanian territory and a search will be carried out in the morning

Explosions were reported in Homel, Belarus. Possible air defense shot down a drone

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs: Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity are unconditional. Our priority must now be strengthening Ukraine and providing robust security guarantees. In any negotiation, Europe must have a central role. Our Weimar+ statement

Keith Kellogg: As I prepare to meet @ZelenskyyUa and other Ukrainian officials in Munich and Kyiv in the coming days, I was pleased to discuss @POTUS's vision for restoring stability to Ukraine with Ambassador @OMarkarova. We will work tirelessly towards a lasting peace

REPORTER: The borders and the lack of NATO membership - ultimately these are both demands Russia has made. Is there not a danger of handing Russia a win? TRUMP: Well I think if you look at the war, the way the war is going, you'll have to make your own determination

REPORTER: Do you future in which Ukraine returns to its pre-2014 borders? TRUMP: It certainly would seem to be unlikely. They took a lot of land and they fought for that land

Trump: "President Putin wants to have peace now. And that's good. And he didn't want to have peace with Biden. You tell me why that is, okay?"

REPORTER: Would you support Zelenskyy ceding territory to end the war? TRUMP: He's gonna have to do what he has to do. But his poll numbers aren't particularly great to put it mildly

REPORTER: Do you view Ukraine as an equal member of this peace process? TRUMP: Ummmm . it's an interesting question. I think they have to make peace. That was not a good war to go into

REPORTER: Aren't you squeezing out President Zelenskyy from this process? TRUMP: No, I don't think so, as long as he's there. But at some point you're gonna have to have elections too. You're gonna have to have an election

REPORTER: Do you oppose NATO membership for Ukraine? TRUMP: I don't think it's practical to have it, personally

As the swearing in for Tulsi Gabbard as the Director of National Intelligence, President Trump tells reporters he and President Putin will likely meet in Saudi Arabia, though it's not set yet

Trump: Ukraine joining NATO is 'not practical'

Explosions were reported in Sumy

3 people wounded in Yunakivka community as result of FPV drone strikes

Explosions were audible in Zaporizhzhia

Air defense worked in Dnipro city against strike drone

One American citizen and two Belarusian nationals, one of whom worked for Radio Liberty were released from detention today by the Belarusian government, two White House officials said Lithuania. White House official said the three are currently at the U.S. embassy in Lithuania

President Zelensky:I had a meaningful conversation with @POTUS. We long talked about opportunities to achieve peace, discussed our readiness to work together at the team level, and Ukraine’s technological capabilities—including drones and other advanced industries. I am grateful to President Trump for his interest in what we can accomplish together. We also spoke about my discussion with @SecScottBessent and the preparation of a new document on security, economic cooperation, and resource partnership. President Trump shared details of his conversation with Putin. No one wants peace more than Ukraine. Together with the U.S., we are charting our next steps to stop Russian aggression and ensure a lasting, reliable peace. As President Trump said, let’s get it done. We agreed to maintain further contact and plan upcoming meetings

President Trump and President Zelensky had a phone call

Putin agreed with Trump that a long-term settlement in Ukraine could be achieved through negotiations, - a Kremlin spokesman said

Trump: I discussed with Putin Ukraine, Middle East, energy, and artificial intelligence

Ukrainian Presidency: Zelensky met US Treasury Secretary in Kyiv

U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth says Ukraine returning to pre-2014 borders is an ‘unrealistic objective’ and an ‘illusionary goal’

.@secdef effectively closes decades of US “open door” policy on NATO, says Ukraine’s “security guarantees should be NOT be provided through NATO membership, but must instead be backed by capable European and non-European troops.” Hegseth said that European troops, as discussed for months, would not be deployed to Ukraine as NATO troops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: "The United States does not believe that NATO membership for Ukraine is a realistic outcome for a negotiated settlement."

NATO is hoping Trump can be persuaded that he needs allies to win against China and that therefore he'll stay engaged in Europe. Today SecGen Rutte emphasized that Beijing would be empowered by a "bad deal" in Ukraine

At least 10 airstrikes in Kostiantynivka since the morning

Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov met with new US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for the first time

Violent bombardment in the area of Kostiantynivka/Druzhkivka

Security Service of Ukraine exposed chief of staff of counter-terrorism department of Security Service of Ukraine as FSB agent in prolonged counter-intelligence operation

1 person wounded as result of shelling in Esman community of Sumy region

In Kursk region Ukrainian forces have repelled 15 Russian army assaults, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Hulaipole axis clashes yesterday near Novosilka and Charivne, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Novopavlivka axis clashes yesterday near Kostyantynopil, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Pokrovsk axis clashes yesterday near Vodyane Druhe, Pischane, Pokrovsk, Uspenivka, Ulakly, Tarasivka, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Molodetske, Udachne, Nadezhdynka, Oleksiyivka, Dachne and Shevchenko, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Toretsk axis clashes yesterday near Toretsk, Dyliyivka and Scherbynivka, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Kramatorsk axis clashes yesterday near Vasukivka, Hryhorivka and Chasiv Yar, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Sieversk axis clashes yesterday near Bilohorivka, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Lyman axis clashes yesterday near Novoserhiyivka, Nove, Zelenyy Hay, Novolubivka and Yampolivka, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Kupyansk axis clashes yesterday near Kindrashivka, Petropavlivka, Nova Kruhlyakivka and Zahryzove, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

Russian aviation conducted airstrikes at Hremyachka, Krasnopillya, Chernechchyna, Zolochiv, Veterynarne, Osynovo, Zelenyy Hay, Stupochky, Druzhkivka, Katerynivka, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Pokrovsk, Leontovychi, Muravka, Hrodivka, Zvirove, Orikhiv, Svyatopetrivka, Huliaipole, Omelnyk, Prydniprovske, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

Ukrainian air defense shot down 6 of 7 ballistic missiles and 71 strike drones

1 person killed and another wounded as result of Russian ballistic missile strikes in Kyiv, several fires around the city caused