Draft peace proposals backed by Brussels would see Ukraine join the EU as early as January 2027.

The plan, presented to Washington by Ukrainian and European officials, aims to counter earlier US proposals seen as favouring Russia.

Source: FT

Ukraine’s accession to the EU as early as 2027 is being considered in the US peace plan.

Source: AFP

Iran has arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi.

Mohammadi had been on extended medical furlough since December 2024 due to serious health issues.

Switzerland will buy fewer than 36 F-35A fighter jets from the United States to keep the purchase within its original 6 billion Swiss franc budget after costs rose.

Source: Reuters

Ethiopia: The US administration has announced it will terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopian nationals, according to a Federal Register notice.

Photos released from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate include images showing Bill Clinton with Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and others.

One released photo shows a bowl of novelty condoms featuring a caricature of Trump with the phrase “I’m HUUUUGE!” and a sign reading “Trump condom $4.50.”

The image appears to be a joke.

One of the released photos shows Steve Bannon posing with Jeffrey Epstein in a mirror selfie.

One of the released photos shows Bill Gates with former Prince Andrew.

One of the released photos shows Trump with Epstein as part of Epstein’s social circle.

More from Steve Bannon socializing with Epstein.

Kremlin:

A ceasefire in Ukraine would be a deception and an attempt to mislead people, what is needed is a long-term peace.

Zelensky:

The Russians bragged for a long time that they had captured our Kupiansk.

For a long time now, Russians have been telling the whole world that Ukraine is supposedly weak. They are lying.

NEW: Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said fighting with Cambodia was still ongoing and no ceasefire had been reached, despite a phone call with Trump.

Anutin said he told Trump that Thailand was not the aggressor and was defending its sovereignty.

Secret meetings between Ukraine’s top peace negotiator and the leadership of the FBI have sparked concern among U.S. and European officials.

Rustem Umerov, President Zelensky’s chief negotiator, held closed-door talks in the United States with FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino.

The meetings were not publicly disclosed and are unusual given the FBI’s limited role in diplomacy.

Source: WaPo