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Reuters, citing the White House, reports that the meeting between Trump and Putin is set for Friday in Anchorage, Alaska.
Corriere della Sera reports that Putinβs reported proposals include: withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from Donbas, Russian withdrawal from parts of Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions while keeping current lines elsewhere, Ukraineβs commitment not to join NATO, demilitarization and constitutional reform toward a federal system, and a bilateral deal with the US excluding Ukraine and the EU.
The report claims that if Ukraine refuses, Putin wants Donald Trump to halt all military aid to Kyiv.
Bloomberg reports that Switzerland has adopted additional EU sanctions against Russia, aligning with the EUβs 18th sanctions package. Measures include lowering the price cap on Russian oil to 47.60 USD per barrel and imposing asset freezes and travel bans on 14 individuals and 41 entities.
The Moscow Times reports that the Russian government is preparing an urgent meeting with major oil companies over surging fuel prices, which have risen nearly 50% since the start of the year, reportedly due to Ukrainian drone strikes.
The meeting will focus on measures to prevent retail gasoline prices from rising faster than inflation. Current fuel prices in Russia are said to be 11% higher than last year, compared to an overall consumer price index increase of 8.2%.
Ukraine has become the first country to test Starlink Direct to Cell, turning ordinary smartphones into satellite terminals, Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced. Testing starts today, marking a major step in expanding connectivity even in remote or war-affected areas.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told CNBC that Putin is not interested in genuine negotiations, only in concessions, delaying sanctions, and a photo-op with Donald Trump. She reminded that Ukraine agreed to an unconditional ceasefire five months ago, yet Moscow continues playing games instead of pursuing peace.
Ukraine and Czechia will expand cooperation in weapons production, Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said. He also thanked Prague for the βammunition initiative,β under which Ukraine will receive around 1.8 million artillery shells by the end of this year, and for establishing a training center for Ukrainian pilots.
Ukrainian intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov visited Zmiinyi Island and offshore gas platforms in the Black Sea.
Ukrainian Southern Defense Forces report destroying a Russian Buk-M3 surface-to-air missile system in the south over the past day.