Donald Trump announced his planned visit to the UK and said that Volodymyr Zelensky will have to sign a deal with Putin. Meanwhile, President Zelensky held a closed meeting with members of the "Servant of the People" party. According to sources, forecasts differ: MP Venislavskyi expressed confidence that peace could come in 107 days, but Russia currently shows no willingness to negotiate. Dmitry Medvedev claimed that Russia's 2026 budget will be a "war budget."
At the same time, Ukraine observes growing pressure on European diplomats over the introduction of a new sanctions package against Russia, but the process is now stalling. UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed pessimism about the prospect of a quick end to the war.
Topics discussed in the Verkhovna Rada included army funding, gas reserves, social support, and security guarantees. A KIIS sociological study shows that 75% of Ukrainians do not support the Russian "peace plan"; 17% are ready to consider it, which could influence the country's political landscape.
Amid these events, Ukraine's tech sector is becoming more active — Ukrainian company SVARMER secured investments to develop a swarm of drones with artificial intelligence. The author emphasizes the importance of investments in technology, the need for legislation to support startups, and fighting corruption to bolster the country’s defense.
Outcomes of meetings and discussions among the country's leadership reflect a high level of uncertainty and expectations regarding political and military support from the West.
The author calls for supporting the army through donations, notes active citizen involvement, and highlights the importance of maximized mobilization and technological modernization to maintain Ukraine’s defensive capabilities.
