Recent days have seen a flurry of reports about a possible meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Malaysia at the ASEAN summit. After Russia announced it was suspending negotiations with Ukraine and the US, the media began discussing a potential meeting of the two leaders. Meanwhile, Russia continues its military operations, reportedly striking both Ukraine and, most recently, Poland.
NATO launched a new initiative in response to the attack on Poland, but the Alliance’s actions have been seen as cautious. The "Eastern Sentinel" program was announced, though many experts view this as an insufficient response so far. In Ukraine, fighting continues, with the army successfully destroying enemy drones and reinforcing defense lines.
Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas warned the West not to make concessions in negotiations with Russia, noting Russia’s tactic of demanding what it never owned, pressuring with ultimatums, and then securing part of its goals via bargaining. Moscow is currently testing the West’s reaction and trying to influence political debates in the US and Europe.
A bill has been introduced in Ukraine’s parliament to temporarily limit internet access during air raids, as enemy drones may use local SIM cards for control. This may impact communications during alerts.
Meanwhile, crowdfunding continues in Ukraine to support new drone countermeasures. Russian commanders are reportedly seeking to reclaim previously sold air defense systems from Turkey but have been refused. The situation remains dynamic, with developments expected in the coming days.
Questions remain: Will the Putin-Trump meeting take place? How will the West respond to Russian attacks? How will the West react to Russia’s next steps?
