Saudi Crown Prince MbS has invited the leaders of Gulf Arab countries, Egypt and Jordan for a meeting on Friday.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent:

We will take sanctions on Russia off if we need to.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent:

Zelensky's remarks in Munich were inappropriate.

He told me in Munich that he would sign the mineral deal.

Norwegian Foreign Minister:

The US President is repeating Russian propaganda.

This is very dangerous.

Waltz to Ukraıne:

Tone it down, take a hard look at that minerals deal and sign it. U.S differences with Ukraine can be reconciled. U.S. engaging in shuttle diplomacy on Ukraine peace talks

Without U.S. military aid, Ukrainian forces may only hold out for six more months against Russia, warns Lt. Gen. Romanenko.

Trump’s latest remarks on Zelensky add to fears of aid cuts, potentially affecting Patriot missiles, F-16 deliveries, and intelligence-sharing.

Source: Le Monde

US is opposing calling Russia the aggressor in a G7 statement on the third anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The participation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Monday's virtual G7 summit has not yet been decided, the officials said.

Source: FT

French carmaker Renault will not rule out a return to Russia, CEO says.

Source: FT

Russia used the Ukraine talks to demand Nato withdrawal from the east. The US delegation rejected the demand.

Cristian Diaconescu, the Romanian president's chief of staff, said the US delegation had rejected Moscow's demand, but there were no guarantees.

"As far as I understand, the situation can change from hour to hour or from day to day," Diaconescu told Antena3 television.

Diaconescu said Russian delegation had "failed to convince the Americans" to withdraw from NATO, and that Britain and France would try to persuade Trump not to give in next week.

Source: FT

US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz:

There is a lot of frustration from the administration regarding the situation in Ukraine.

We have provided Ukrainians with incredible historic investment and economic opportunities.

US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz:

Ukraine's interference in US affairs is unacceptable.

U.S. Vice President Vance:

European weapon stockpiles are empty, and Russia has the numbers.

New supplies won’t help Ukraine—peace is needed.

Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage:

Zelensky is not a dictator, but Ukraine should have a timeline for elections.

Trump’s remarks shouldn’t always be taken “absolutely literally.”

Zelensky met with US Special Representative for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg.

A press conference was planned after the meeting, but it was canceled at the request of the American side.

IRGC's commander-in-chief:

Israel will not exist without America, and America itself is on the path of decline.

Trump:

Russia has all the cards because they have taken a lot of territory.

Even the Kremlin is surprised by Trump’s harsh remarks about Zelensky.

Moscow didn’t expect such tough rhetoric from the U.S. president toward Ukraine but still doesn’t fully understand his negotiation strategy, fearing traps and unexpected moves.

Source: Bloomberg

Europe's post-war order is being disrupted by Trump’s policies and Putin’s geopolitical ambitions. Europe faces mounting pressures in defense, economic stability, and political unity.

The past week has been the bleakest in Europe since the fall of the Iron Curtain. Ukraine is being sold out, Russia is being rehabilitated and, under Donald Trump, America can no longer be counted on to come to Europe’s aid in wartime.

Source: The Economist

U.S. Vice President Vance:

"Trump is going to be the president of peace."

"How are you going to end Ukraine war if you don't talk to Russia."

"The strength of our alliance with Europe depends on whether we take our societies in the right direction."

"I believe we are on cusp of peace in Europe."

JD Vance:

Our alliance with Europe will continue.

JD Vance to Europeans:

You do not have shared values if you're so afraid of your own people that you silence them and shut them up.