The Ukrainian delegation continues preparations for talks with the US, despite Donald Trump's refusal to supply Tomahawk missiles. Meanwhile, a possible Trump-Putin summit in Budapest is under discussion, with Hungary ready to host the Russian president without restrictions, as the country is not a member of the International Criminal Court.
Hungary's Foreign Ministry stated that Putin and his delegation could visit without fear of arrest. Viktor Orban and Putin have held talks, confirming the possible summit in Budapest.
In the background, Russia's air defense mistakenly shot down its own aircraft over Crimea, and a strategic factory in Bashkortostan supplying missile parts suffered an explosion. Ukraine continues to experience intermittent power outages, but "Ukrenergo"'s head asserts that total shutdown is unlikely.
The Trump administration is also working to persuade India and China to reduce Russian oil purchases, though actual changes have yet to be confirmed. Russia proposed a "peace tunnel" project between Russia and the US via the Bering Strait.
The Trump-Putin summit in Budapest could be a major global event, but it faces criticism from EU members over the possible participation of Putin, who is wanted by the international court.
