European summit in Brussels at a very delicate moment of the war in Ukraine, as U.S. President, Donald Trump, increasingly pressures the attacked and invaded country to accept the agreement he negotiates with Vladimir Putin. Upon arrival, the leaders of the Twenty-Seven have expressed their desire to boost defense capabilities and, immediately, to stand by Kiev. Volodymyr Zelenski, invited to this meeting, thanked them for not leaving Ukraine "alone."
Meanwhile, Russia continues to set apparent red lines for any hypothetical negotiation to end the war in Ukraine. This Thursday, they rejected the ceasefire proposed by France, suggesting it would only prolong the conflict. Secondly, they warned that they would consider a hypothetical peace contingent with European forces as the entry of these countries into a war with Russia.
Ukraine Seeks Alternatives to U.S. Intelligence
Ukraine is exploring alternatives to U.S. intelligence, as stated by the Ukrainian Minister of Defense. "We have not yet received details on how it will be restricted, but we are already working on alternatives," he said in English at a press conference in Berlin.
Russia Will Not Choose Negotiators for Talks on Ukraine Until the U.S. Names Its Team
Russia is currently waiting for the United States to name a negotiating team for talks on resolving the conflict in Ukraine, after which Moscow will appoint its own team, as stated on Thursday by the spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova.
UK Holds Talks with About 20 Countries Interested in a Coalition to Support Ukraine
British officials held talks on Wednesday with about 20 countries, mostly European and Commonwealth nations, interested in contributing to the so-called "volunteer coalition" to support Ukraine, according to a British official. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday that Britain, France, and some other nations would form a coalition to develop plans to offer support to Ukraine in case a peace agreement ending the war with Russia is reached.
The official did not specify which other countries had shown interest in providing support, but said it "demonstrates the willingness of the coalition of those willing to meet and the desire of several countries to play their part." He also stated that "it is still early and the situation is very fluid."
Donald Trump Plans to Revoke Temporary Status of 240,000 Ukrainians Who Fled the Conflict
The Administration of U.S. President, Donald Trump, plans to revoke the temporary legal status of about 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict with Russia, said a senior Trump official and three sources familiar with the matter, potentially putting them on a fast track for deportation.