Putin pushes ‘Istanbul protocols’ to mask Russia’s military failures — ISW
Macron wakes Trump at 6 a.m. with Zelenskyy’s approval of ceasefire offer
Ukraine backs Trump’s ceasefire push, ready for direct talks with Russia — Markarova
Europe prepared to join peace talks after Ukraine ceasefire — French FM Barrot
Putin offers to resume Ukraine talks in Istanbul
EU backs proposal for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine
White House sees Putin as obstacle to Ukraine ceasefire
Polish president calls for harsher US sanctions on Russia
UK and France call on Russia to commit to 30-day ceasefire
Ukraine buys time with minerals deal, keeps Trump in peace talks
Ukraine open to talks when Russia agrees to a true ceasefire — Deputy FM Sybiha
Russia will not win war against Ukraine — Kellogg
Political scientist Koshel analyzes Trump’s plan, US pressure on Russia boosts peace chances
Europe, US will ramp up pressure on Russia in next 8–10 days — Macron
In Europe, fears grow about Trump looking for excuse to pull out of peace talks
New meeting between Putin and Witkoff underway in Moscow
Not just territory and sanctions: Reuters reveals key rifts between US peace plan and Ukraine-Europe proposal
Ukraine ready for talks, not capitulation — First Deputy PM Svyrydenko
Rubio fears Ukraine’s return to tough posture
Ukraine shows up at London talks despite Trump team's withdrawal