The cancelled meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov highlights the deadlock in negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Analysis of the next possible steps and the stances of Trump and Putin.
Discussion of possible peace talks in Budapest, parties' positions, leaders' influence, security guarantees and Middle East analogies.
Global press and European leaders discuss an upcoming summit, positions of sides, and financial support for Ukraine amid Russian statements.
Marco Rubio and Sergey Lavrov held a phone conversation ahead of a possible US-Russian presidential summit. The two sides discussed diplomatic disagreements over a ceasefire and peace terms in Ukraine.
Analysis of Zelensky's significant statement on the possible end of the war, Russian and Trump reactions, and international context.
Discussion of IMF’s pressure on Ukraine’s National Bank to devalue the hryvnia, economic implications, and main risks for Ukraine.
The author analyzes the Western approach to ending the war through territorial compromise and questions the fate of occupied regions.
Political scientist Ihor Chalenko analyzes the new 'Warm Winter' benefit program, one-time payments, and Ukraine’s expanding social initiatives.
Analysis of key factors behind the gold price rally: geopolitics, central banks’ demand, de-dollarization, private investors’ activity.
