Zelensky: If Russia is ready for a ceasefire, it must stop massive strikes on Ukraine.
Also, we reviewed Trump’s proposal in London, adjusted some minor details, and sent it back for approval.
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Zelensky: Trump’s team proposed a strategy for a ceasefire during London talks.
Ukraine, European countries, and the U.S. reviewed it, adjusted certain points, and created a document that's now awaiting Trump’s approval.
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Zelensky: Russia dislikes Ukraine’s presence in Africa and opposes normal humanitarian and economic relations between Ukraine and African nations.
Russia seeks exclusive influence not only in Africa but globally.
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Zelensky: Russia kidnapped thousands of Ukrainian children. Today, I handed President Ramaphosa a list of 400 names.
We seek South Africa's assistance in returning them home.
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Zelensky: If Russia says it's ready for a ceasefire, it must stop massive strikes on Ukraine. That's Ukrainians who have been under constant Russian attacks.
Forget Soviet drills. Khartia Brigade logs data in apps, replaces briefings with dashboards, and equips fighters with battlefield-grade tech. Founder Kozemjaka explains in Ukrainska Pravda how war is managed like a business.
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Khartia began as a volunteer unit in 2022. Now it’s a 5-brigade corps. Its core: deep automation and decentralization. Digital infrastructure tracks everything from drone strikes to supply chains. No paper, no chaos.
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Khartia’s HQ is half elite IT engineers, half military officers. Soldiers conduct remote operations with augmented-reality headsets. Ground robots reduce infantry exposure by operating dozens of kilometers from enemy lines.
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Trump to Zelenskyy: "Volodymyr, can you hit Moscow? Can you hit St. Petersburg?”
FT: Trump encouraged Ukraine to strike deep into Russia.
Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine's ability, saying, "Absolutely. We can if you give us the weapons." 1/
Trump supported the strategy, stating it will “make them [Russians] feel the pain” and force Russia to negotiate.
The U.S. shared a list of potential weapons for Ukraine. It considers using third-party transfers to avoid Congressional approval.
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Trump and Zelenskyy discussed Atacms missiles, but they can't reach Moscow or St. Petersburg.
Ukraine used Atacms missiles in Russian-occupied areas.
Also launched domestically-produced drones in Operation Spiderweb, destroying Russian bombers.
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Zelenskyy now has an unexpected ally in White House - Melania Trump.
The Times: Melania is turning Trump against Putin more than his advisers.
Trump: ‘I tell Melania, ‘I spoke to Vladimir today.’
She says, ‘Oh really? Another city in Ukraine was just hit.’
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Melania grew up in Yugoslavia, a country that distrusted Russia. She admires Reagan, keeps her EU passport, and speaks Slovene with her son. She pushes Trump to back Ukraine and reminds him what Russian bombs do to civilians. 2/
In 2022, Trump praised Putin as “savvy.” Melania responded publicly: Russia’s invasion is “horrific.” She called for donations to the Red Cross and posted: “My thoughts and prayers are with the Ukrainian people.” 3/
Bloomberg: Trump's tariffs are pushing America's closest trading partners to team up with each other instead of depending on the US.
EU is coordinating with Canada, while Japan is reaching new deal with Indonesia. Brazil's president says "we will look for other partners.” 1/
EU pushes ahead with new trade alliances. Von der Leyen to speak with Canada's PM Carney as bloc eyes deeper Pacific ties.
"There is this new sense of urgency," says EU trade chief, signaling shift from traditional US reliance. 2/
EU strikes tentative economic deal with Indonesia, hit by 32% US tariffs despite talks with D.C.
Canada’s Industry Minister says, “While the US is becoming weaker, we will become stronger” by diversifying toward Europe and other global partners. 3/
Axios: Putin told Trump that he plans a new escalation in Ukraine within the next 60 days.
Sen. Lindsey Graham: Trump is really pissed at Putin.
Trump told Macron: He [Putin] wants to take all of it. 1/
Trump has grown increasingly frustrated over the last 2 weeks over Putin's unwillingness to move towards a ceasefire and Russia's escalating attacks on Kyiv and other cities. 2/
U.S., Ukrainian and European officials hope the weapons will shift the trajectory of the war and change Putin's calculations regarding a ceasefire. 3/