US Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that NATO will announce long-term, sustainable commitments to support Ukraine at the upcoming summit in Ankara on July 7-8. He also indicated that the US continues to work towards a peaceful settlement, though neither Kyiv nor Moscow appears ready for an agreement.
Switzerland maintains confidential contacts with all parties involved in the Ukraine conflict and is ready to host peace talks, according to Confederation President Guy Parmelin. Russia, however, views Switzerland as having lost its neutrality due to EU sanctions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated Russia is ready for a peaceful settlement with Ukraine, but insisted Kyiv must compromise and accept battlefield realities. He claimed significant Russian territorial gains and criticized Ukraine's personnel situation, while Ukraine reported drone strikes on St. Petersburg.
US President Donald Trump denies reaching an understanding with Russian President Vladimir Putin that Donbass should be fully part of Russia, responding 'No' to reporters at the White House before traveling to China.
Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya criticized the Board of Peace for Gaza, saying there are no tangible results and that attempts are being made to 'buy off' Palestinians with business projects rather than solve the political problem of creating an independent Palestinian state. He noted Security Council resolution 2803 has stalled, the International Stabilization Force is not deployed, and more than half of Gaza remains occupied by Israel.
Russian Ambassador Oleg Ozerov stated that Moldova's leadership is increasing pressure on Transnistria, contradicting its stated commitment to a peaceful conflict settlement. He cited a new law on separatism and economic pressure as harmful actions.
