US Permanent Representative to the UN Mike Waltz stated President Trump is making "incredible efforts" for a peaceful Ukraine settlement, despite underestimating the task's complexity. Waltz noted parties haven't reached a final deal.
US President Donald Trump plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin after meeting Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on July 8 to discuss resolving the Ukrainian conflict. A senior US official stated Trump feels an urgency to end the war.
Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov stated that US President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin that ending the Ukraine conflict is vital and he is ready to help. Trump also indicated an agreement on ending the Iran conflict was close.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Ukraine's attacks on civilians, including the Starobelsk college, represent a new, inhumane dimension to the conflict. Russia has responded by targeting Ukraine's military and industrial facilities.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reminded the US of agreements reached at the highest level in Anchorage concerning the Ukrainian conflict, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Slovak deputy parliament speaker Tibor Gaspar hopes the EU won't enter the Ukrainian conflict, citing concerns over increased military spending potentially leading to involvement, amidst NATO's defensive alliance stance and perceived Russian threat.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated during a meeting with municipal representatives that Russia's victory in the Ukrainian conflict is already obvious to everyone, including the Kiev regime, and that Ukraine is considering how to formalize the situation. One participant thanked those carrying out tasks of the special military operation, asserting victory will certainly be Russia's and that no one doubts this anymore, including the enemy. Putin agreed, saying 'They are just thinking about how to formalize it all.'
