The President of the USA, Donald Trump, and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj say they are satisfied with the conversation they had to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. A crucial first step is a month-long ceasefire regarding attacks on energy infrastructure.
ConflictsRemoved sanctions could be a requirement from Russia to agree to peace in Ukraine. But easing sanctions for a ceasefire is the wrong way to go, according to Emil Wannheden, analyst at the Total Defence Research Institute (FOI).
BusinessThe USA should "spend less time worrying about Putin", writes Donald Trump on social media. In a later post, he attacks Volodymyr Zelenskyj and writes that "the guy doesn't want peace".
World politicsA reporter from the Russian state news agency Tass was on site in the Oval Office during the heated verbal exchange between Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyj, reports CNN.
WorldWithout support, they are left to fend for themselves. But for a certain sum of money – part of future revenues – Ukraine can buy continued protection. After weeks of insults and flirting with Russia, Volodymyr Zelenskyj is to sign a kind of IOU to the USA and Donald Trump.
World politicsThe Ukrainian government has agreed to the terms of an agreement with the USA on natural resources, according to Ukrainian sources for Financial Times and AFP. President Volodymyr Zelensky's office reports to The Kyiv Independent that an agreement has been reached. However, the draft is said not to include demands for American security guarantees.
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