Analysis of statements from Zelensky, Trump and Europeans regarding the ceasefire, future talks, funding, battlefield innovations and winter's challenges.
Artur Kharetonov discusses China's global influence, rare earth exports, US-Australia-Japan relations, and impact on Russia and Central Asia.
Ukrainian drones strike inside Russia, US proposes frozen front line, new fundraising campaign for drones for the front continues.
Discussion on the possibility of snap elections in Ukraine, legislative challenges, and the interests of domestic and international actors.
A summary of major events: strikes on Ukrainian cities, updates on possible Trump-Putin meeting, Russia sanctions, US critical minerals deal.
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.
Planned US-Russia talks are at risk as Russian officials show no willingness to compromise, media report.
Discussion on the Budapest meeting initiative with Trump, its potential role in ending the war, European moods and implications for Ukraine.
Discussion of possible peace talks in Budapest, parties' positions, leaders' influence, security guarantees and Middle East analogies.
