Ukrainian President Zelensky ruled out withdrawing troops from Donbass, rejecting any land swap with Russia. He warned ceding territory would enable future aggression, responding to US President Trump's comments on a possible peace deal involving concessions, RT reported.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Israel and Russia they could be listed for "credible" sexual violence in conflict zones, citing cases against Palestinians and Ukrainian POWs. Both deny the allegations, with Israel calling them "baseless," Al Jazeera reported.
US President Donald Trump criticised Ukrainian President Zelensky for refusing to cede territory to Russia. Trump plans to meet Russian President Putin to discuss a possible land swap deal. He hopes a direct meeting between Zelensky and Putin will follow to help end the conflict.
Ahead of his Friday summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about the possibility of normal trade between both countries and said he'll know within the first two minutes of their meeting whether a deal can be struck.
This conversation comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with the US and other countries exploring ways to end the conflict. India has maintained a balanced approach, advocating for peaceful resolution while also strengthening ties with both Russia and Ukraine.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday had a telephone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during which he reaffirmed India's steadfast and consistent position for the peaceful settlement of the Ukraine conflict and support for efforts aimed at restoration of peace.
Vice President Vance said the US wants to stop funding the Ukraine war and seek peace. He urged European countries to take greater responsibility for the conflict, ahead of President Trump's upcoming meeting with Russian President Putin to discuss a possible ceasefire.
The White House is considering inviting Ukrainian President Zelensky to a summit between Trump and Putin in Alaska to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Zelensky rejected Russia's territorial demands, while UK and European officials pledged continued support for Ukraine's peace efforts.
Ukrainian President Zelensky rejected US President Trump's suggestion of a territory swap with Russia, vowing not to cede any land under Russian control. He accused Putin of seeking to legitimize occupied regions in exchange for a war pause, RT reported.
"We will not allow this second attempt to partition Ukraine. Knowing Russia, where there is a second, there will be a third. That is why we stand firm on clear Ukrainian positions. We must end the war with a dignified peace, based on a clear and reliable security architecture," Zelenskyy sai
The conversation comes after US Senator Lindsey Graham on Friday (local time) urged India to use its influence with Russia to help end the war in Ukraine, calling it one of the most significant steps to improve India-US relations.
"India has to keep a very close watch on what happens on August 15. Anything can happen, there can be negotiations. Donald Trump has said that there will be talks on territory...Both Russia and Ukraine will have to compromise... If peace is established between Russia and America, there is no