Former US President Donald Trump has reappeared in public after a long absence, making several statements on domestic and foreign policy. During a press briefing, Trump commented on the situation regarding the war in Ukraine, noting that he has new information about Russian President Vladimir Putin, which he plans to share soon. Trump expressed disappointment in Putin’s recent behavior and emphasized the need to end the conflict in Ukraine.
Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, following his meeting with Putin, stated that talks between Russia and Ukraine are unlikely in the near future. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte called on Europe to prepare for potential threats, highlighting the importance of supporting Ukraine and Eastern European countries amid the Russian threat.
Reports also emerged regarding the motivation behind the killing of Ukrainian politician Andriy Parubiy. Allegedly, the perpetrator was blackmailed by Russian special services, which led him to commit the act.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who recently met with Putin, is preparing for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, positioning himself as a mediator in the dialogue.
On the economic front, China reportedly declined new terms for gas contracts with Russia, resulting in a drop in Gazprom’s shares. China remains firm on price demands, further weakening Russia’s market position.
European countries, including Luxembourg, have confirmed their participation in NATO agreements to finance US arms supplies to Ukraine. EU and Northern European states continue to actively support Ukraine both financially and politically. Polls indicate that a majority of EU citizens favor further union expansion and Ukraine’s admission.
In summary, the geopolitical situation remains tense, with European countries stepping up support for Ukraine against increasing threats from Russia.
