Turkish Defense Ministry sources:

Since the agreement signed on March 10, 2025, between the Syrian Government and the terrorist organization SDF, the SDF has not fulfilled any of the terms of the agreement and has continued actions that would undermine Syria’s political unity and territorial integrity.

The provocative and divisive behavior of the terrorist organization SDG is obstructing the process.

Macron:

Trump told us that the US and all willing allies should be part of security guarantees for Ukraine.

Trump clearly ruled out NATO being part of security guarantees for Ukraine.

US official to Axios:

Now, the onus is on Putin: agree to a ceasefire or show real movement or there will be severe repercussions.

US official to Axios:

Putin tapped Trump along, then requested this meeting, and now he has to deliver.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb, a triathlete and skilled golfer, forged an unlikely back-channel relationship with Trump after a round of golf earlier this year.

Leveraging his rapport, Stubb has become a key conduit for European leaders and Ukraine to convey messages to Trump ahead of his summit with Putin. Drawing on Finland’s NATO ties, proximity to Russia, and his own U.S. background, Stubb has helped nudge Trump toward tougher stances on Mosco.

Source: WSJ

Kremlin:

Putin, as part of preparations for the meeting in Alaska, held a meeting with members of Russia's top leadership, as well as representatives of the government and the presidential administration.

European Commission:

We oppose Israel's annexation of West Bank territories and it is illegal.

We reject the displacement and evacuation of Palestinian areas in the West Bank and Gaza.

Putin:

The US administration is making active efforts to reach a settlement regarding Ukraine.

The head of Mossad visited Doha and met with the Qatari Prime Minister to discuss the Gaza deal.

Source: Israeli Channel 12

Russia and Ukraine have carried out another POW swap.

Zelensky:

A prisoner exchange took place, 84 people are home.

The head of the Mossad clarified to the Qatari Prime Minister in a meeting: A partial hostage deal is off the table.

The US is sending air and naval forces to the southern Caribbean to target Latin American drug cartels labeled as global terrorist groups.

Source: Reuters

US Treasury Secretary Bessent:

We've put secondary tariffs on Indians for buying Russian oil. And I could see, If things don't go well, then sanctions or secondary tariffs could go up.

For the first time since Russia’s 2022 invasion, Europe’s military-industrial output for Ukraine (€35.1B) has surpassed the US (€30.7B).

The EU and other European states have also overtaken the US in total military aid, tanks, and other key weapons, with Germany the top donor by value.

Source: Defense News

UEFA said its “Stop Killing Children — Stop Killing Civilians” banner displayed before the Super Cup final was a humanitarian message, not a political one.

White House on the Trump-Putin meeting:

Trump wants to exhaust all options to have a peaceful end to the war.