Experts assess the likelihood of a trilateral meeting between Zelensky, Putin, and Trump, the influence of China, and Europe's diplomatic moves.
Analysis of the Washington summit: US and European positions, planned trilateral meeting, security guarantees for Ukraine, and negotiation risks.
Vitaliy Portnikov analyzes four security options for Ukraine discussed by Western countries, outlining their limitations and challenges.
Russia shows reluctance in peace talks with Ukraine. European countries consider military support, energy crisis intensifies in Russia.
Key highlights: Russia prepares for talks, new sanctions considered, Ukrainian budget changes, fuel shortages in Russia, and drone incidents.
China increases imports of Russian oil as India reduces its purchases. Prospects for the market and the significance of US sanctions discussed.
Analysis of a possible meeting between Putin and Zelensky, Trump’s role, Ukraine’s army, and future security funding.
Sergey Lavrov states Russia will not accept Western security guarantee model for Ukraine, insisting on the 2022 Istanbul model.
Putin has declared readiness to meet Zelensky. The US confirmed preparations for the talks and outlines prospects for peace negotiations.