A U.S. envoy met with Putin after positive talks with Zelenskyy
U.S. President Donald Trump paused sanctions and tariffs on Russia for 60 days, citing economic analysis. He claimed Russia supplies diesel at low prices and allowed Russian diesel exports. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Trump of pressuring Ukraine to surrender and criticized U.S. actions restricting Starlink and delaying Patriot missile deliveries. Ukrainian forces launched over 1,000 drones at Russia, and attacks set an oil terminal ablaze in St. Petersburg.
- Donald Trump accused Volodymyr Zelensky of not wanting to end the war with Russia.
- US President Donald Trump paused sweeping sanctions and tariffs on Russia for a 60-day period.
- Trump signed an executive order waiving key sanctions and tariffs under the Graham Act.
- Marco Rubio said the pause allows analysis of sanctions' impact on the global economy.
- Russia agreed to supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel fuel to the US.
- Zelenskyy said he spoke with American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
- Zełenski stated that actions have been taken to induce Ukraine into surrender.
- Zelensky proposed halting attacks on Russian refineries for more Patriot missile supplies.
- Zelensky said Russia has attacked Ukrainian oil and gas facilities 76 times.
- Trump claimed Russia is not doing much to help Iran compared to what it could do.
- Zelensky stated the US currently provides Ukraine only 12 Patriot interceptors monthly.
- Volodymyr Zelensky blamed the US for restricting Starlink access.
- Ukrainian officials reported three people had been killed.
- Marco Rubio noted various conflicts are affecting global energy prices.
- Zelensky expressed gratitude for US intelligence information after a pause.
- The Lindsey Graham Act allowed tariffs up to 100 percent on Russian buyers.
- Moscow left thousands without power during the conflict.
- Zelenskyy stated his country is preparing for diplomatic steps to end the conflict.
- Ukrainian strikes set an oil export terminal and a depot ablaze in St. Petersburg.
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