Zelensky:

We need peace—real, honest peace—not an endless war.

The primary strategy for Ukraine’s defense is to hold its positions and create conditions for effective diplomacy, ensuring that this war ends as soon as possible with a just and honorable peace.

BIG: Washington Post confirms that Trump is considering ending military aid to Ukraine.

In addition to halting weapon shipments—including ammunition and radar systems—another option under discussion is reducing intelligence sharing and ending training programs for Ukrainian troops and pilots.

Trump has signed an executive order raising the tariff on China to 20%.

Zelensky:

The absence of security guarantees for Ukraine 11 years ago allowed Russia to start with the occupation of Crimea and the war in Donbas.

Later, the absence of security guarantees allows Russia to launch a full-scale invasion, and now, due to the lack of clear security guarantees, Russia continues to fuel this war. The world sees this, and the world acknowledges it.

US Representative Brian Fitzpatrick:

I just had a lengthy and productive one-on-one conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Chief-of-Staff, Andrii Yermak.

We are 100% getting this train back on the tracks. This mineral deal will be signed in short order.

Canada's Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Trump's tariffs:

"If they want to try to annihilate Ontario, I will do everything including cut off their energy with a smile on my face."

Zelensky’s Chief-of-Staff, Andrii Yermak:

There is mutual understanding, we are moving towards a decision that the leaders of our states should make.

Trump:

I don't think China will retaliate too much to new tariffs.

US Ambassador to the UN Alice Stefanik:

My message to all antisemites at the UN—I’m coming. You’d better buckle up and leave.

Under Trump, the days of funding terror, antisemitism, and anti-Israel actions at the UN are over.

BREAKING: Trump pauses and reviews all military aid to Ukraine.

All US military equipment not currently in Ukraine would be paused, including weapons in transit on aircraft and ships or waiting in transit areas in Poland.

U.S. Vice President Vance:

Zelensky and Putin should sit at the negotiating table.

Zelensky is still unwilling to talk.

U.S. Vice President Vance:

President Trump said the door is open if Zelensky is willing to talk about peace.

I don't care what Zelensky says about me or anyone else, but he has shown his unwillingness to enter into a peace process.

Ukrainian President's team has at least requested to return to the White House to continue talks.

We can talk to Zelensky if he makes a serious proposal on how to participate in the peace process.

U.S. Vice President Vance:

I was trying to defuse the situation with Zelensky.

U.S. Vice President Vance contradicts himself:

Are we willing to defend people even if we disagree with what they say?

If you are not willing to do that, I don't think you are fit to lead Europe or the United States of America.

Trump:

I gave Russia nothing except grief.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemns Trump's 'unjustified' 25% tariffs and says retaliatory tariffs on $155 billion of American goods will take effect at 12:01 AM EST if the US moves forward tonight.

A thousand snipers in the sky: the new war in Ukraine

Drones cause most Russian and Ukrainian casualties, reaching 80% in some battles. Drones cause more deaths and destroy more armoured vehicles than conventional weapons.

Of the 31 Abrams tanks supplied by the US, 19 have been destroyed, disabled or captured, mainly by drone attacks.

AI-controlled surveillance drones are on the horizon. An American-made Shield A.I. drone autonomously detected two Russian Buk SA-11 missile launchers and relayed their positions to Ukrainian forces for a strike.

Source: NYT

The Pentagon has denied media reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had ordered a halt in offensive cyber operations against Russia, according to a senior defense official.

Source: Bloomberg