The meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump is scheduled to take place soon, having been moved two hours earlier. Afterward, Zelensky will hold a video call with European leaders.
According to the IAEA, Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a local ceasefire in the area of the nuclear power plant to facilitate repair work: both sides will refrain from shelling in that zone.
Observers note that Russia's strategy remains unchanged, with Putin maintaining his existing positions. Western media report renewed threats from Russia to use nuclear weapons. Ukraine is leveraging the negotiation process to strengthen its position, while Russia appears to be prolonging the conflict to wear down Ukraine.
President Zelensky stated that Russia launched about 2,000 drones against Ukraine over the past week. He declared readiness to withdraw troops from Donbas if Russia reciprocates, but there has been no such move from the Russian side yet.
The local ceasefire at the nuclear facility is attributed to the technical need for repairs. Both parties agreed to halt fire in the area to ensure safe restoration work.
The upcoming Zelensky-Trump talks are expected to address framework agreements and prospects for conflict resolution, but a significant breakthrough is not anticipated yet. The central question is whether Russia will alter its strategy or make concessions under international pressure.
