Trump signed the Graham sanctions law, giving the U.S. broad tariff powers over major buyers of Russian energy and sanctions evasion networks.
Trump praises Zelensky's resilience in the Russia-Ukraine war and criticizes European allies, reflecting shifting diplomatic dynamics with far-reaching economic and geopolitical implications.
Ukrainian President Zelensky held a positive discussion with Trump envoys to boost diplomacy aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war, amid broader European summit talks.
Latvia’s defense minister resigns after drones, likely Ukrainian, breach Latvian airspace, raising NATO security and regional economic stability concerns amid Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Putin names former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as preferred EU negotiator for Russia-Ukraine talks, signaling Moscow's openness to dialogue under specific conditions.