US President Donald Trump to speak with Vladimir Putin on Monday To stop the "bloody" war in Ukraine, the conflict kills thousands of soldiers "and trade" every week. Oliver Millman reported that Trump wrote on social media that he would follow up chatting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy so the war "will end."
Germany and Italy leaders say Europe still has a long way to go before any troops deployed in Ukraine With all efforts remaining focused on Russia's unconditional ceasefire agreement. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said there was “no reason” to talk about the troops, adding: “We stay away from those.”
Zelenskyy calls for stricter sanctions on Moscow Russia killed nine people after a strike on the minibus. Ukraine said the vehicle was evacuating from a small town in the Sumi area, which was recently attacked by Russia. Zelenskyy wrote on X: "All the dead are civilians. It is impossible for the Russians to not understand which vehicle they are aiming for. This is intentional killing of civilians. ”
Ukrainian president has been meeting in Rome Call for support in ongoing talks. Zelenskyy said on X that he focused on allies’ ceasefires, humanitarian commitments, and efforts to rebuild Ukraine after the conflict ended.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggests The Vatican can serve as a future place for peace talks in Russia-Ukraineestablish "every effort" on the oath of Pope Leo XIV to help end the war. "I think this is a place where both sides will feel comfortable," Rubio told reporters.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov talks to Rubio and says He welcomes the "active role" of the United States Help continue the conversation between the Kremlin and Ukraine.
But Russia's chief negotiator cited past wars from the Kremlin It threatens the possibility of long-term conflict in UkrainePjotr Sauer report. Vladimir Medinsky reportedly told his Ukrainian counterparts: "We don't want to fight, but we are ready to fight for a year, three-two battle." "We fought Sweden for 21 years. How long are you going to fight? ”
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reiterated the country's support for Ukraine during his first face-to-face meeting with Zelenskyy. "The Canadian people will unwaveringly support it" Kahni told the Ukrainian president. "We stress that without the full support and participation of Ukraine, there will be no peace, and you have our absolute support." The two met in Rome at the inauguration Mass of the newly elected Pope.