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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

Explosions were reported in Pavlohrad

Trump hopes Russia's release of detained American is 'beginning of relationship' to end Ukraine war

Explosion was reported in Mykolaiv

Russian aviation launching glide bombs towards Orikhiv

Smoke is rising in Kryvyi Rih after ballistic missile strike

Explosion was reported in Kryvyi Rih, ballistic missile strike

Explosion was reported in Sumy

Ukraine plans to offer Russia a "direct exchange" of Kursk Oblast territories for occupied Ukrainian lands, Zelensky said in an interview with The Guardian. He added that he did not know how much of the territories occupied by Russia Ukraine would ask to be returned.

US Defense Secretary: We will not send troops to Ukraine

2 person killed as result of airstrike in Krasnopillia community of Sumy region

3 people wounded as result of airstrikes with FAB-250 bombs in Kostiantynivka

4 people wounded, including 12 years old boy, as result of Russian airstrike in Zolochiv of Kharkiv region

Destruction in Myrnohrad as result of bombardment yesterday

Russian Ministry of Defense claims full occupation of Yasenove village of Donetsk region of Ukraine

Ukrainian air defense shot down 57 strike drones overnight

In Kursk region Ukrainian forces have repelled 27 Russian army assaults, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Novopavlivka axis clashes yesterday near Zelenivka, Vremivka and Novosilka, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

At Pokrovsk axis clashes yesterday near Baranivka, Vodyane Druhe, Myrolubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Dachenske, Zvirove, Udachne, Uspenivka, Nadiyivka, Andriyivka and Dachne, - 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 Vasukivka, Bila Hora and Chasiv Yar, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

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

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

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

At Kharkiv axis clashes yesterday near Vovchansk, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

Russian aviation conducted airstrikes at Prykolotne, Velykyy Burluk, Shevchenkove, Sukhyy Yar, Pokrovsk, Bahatyr, Kostyantynopil, Dniproenerhiya, Shevchenko, Sichneve, Huliaipole and Tavriyske, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine reports

Ukrainian gas and oil company Naftogaz confirmed missile strikes at the natural gas extracting facilities in Poltava region

Russian aviation had launched 8 glide bombs at Pokrovsk overnight

Air defense worked against strike drones in Cherkasy

Trump envoy Witkoff's plane just entered Russian airspace

3 people wounded as result of Russian airstrikes with glide bombs in Zaporizhzhia region

Ukrainian Energy Minister: Russia launched attack on gas infrastructure

Ukrainian electrical power operator imposed emergency blackout to prevent damage to the grid

Russian Tu-95MS bombers are still in launch zone

Explosions were reported in Poltava

Cruise missiles over Poltava region

Airports in Kazan, Kirov, Saratov and Ulyanovsk are temporarily suspended flights due to the risk of drone attacks — Rosaviatsia

The Russian Defense Ministry says that air defense forces shot down 40 Ukrainian UAVs overnight. 18 drones were destroyed over the Saratov Region, 13 over the Rostov Region, six over the Bryansk Region, as well as two over the Volgograd Region and one over the Belgorod Region.

Ballistic missiles were launched towards Poltava region

Fire at Saratov oil refinery as result of drone strikes

Drone strikes in Saratov

Drones have attacked Saratov

Air defense worked in Engels against drones

Trump on Ukraine: "They may be Russian some day, or they may not be Russian someday. But we're gonna have all this money in there, and I say I want it back”