Donald Trump has been actively commenting on the situation around the war in Ukraine. His advisors note that his patience with Russia is running thin, with recent press coverage suggesting a rhetorical shift in favor of Ukraine. Meanwhile, France has announced preparations for 6,000 troops to be potentially deployed to Ukraine, though this would only happen after the war ends. The United Kingdom is allocating £200 million to train its military personnel for possible future deployment to Ukraine as well.
Finland is preparing for a potential conflict with Russia and is withdrawing from the Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines, reflecting changing global security dynamics. Russia is responding with threats regarding possible NATO troop deployments in Ukraine, with Medvedev warning of retaliatory strikes if foreign soldiers are stationed there.
Ukrainians have shown gratitude to Germans by setting up support centers in Berlin during blackouts. President Zelensky is open to EU countries engaging in talks with Putin but emphasizes continued pressure on Russia and support for Ukraine from the West.
On the wider international front, tension continues: China, supporting Iran, signals willingness to back authoritarian regimes, while European countries discuss military and financial support for Kyiv. Separately, debates continue about the Nobel Prize and Maria Machado's planned visit to the US.
Experts observe that Russia reacts nervously to increased Western initiatives for Ukraine, while Trump, the EU, and NATO seek a united stance on further actions in the region.
