Daily brief
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that peace talks on Ukraine are far from over and that any security guarantees discussed in Istanbul are now void. He cautioned against overhyping President Trump's pressure on Europe and Ukraine, and said Europe must decide what it wants before any dialogue with Russia.
The EU is reportedly considering a multi-step plan or a 'membership-lite' model to bring Ukraine into the bloc by 2027, though political resistance to fast accession is growing.
Kenya’s Foreign Minister is set to visit Moscow in an effort to stop the recruitment of Kenyan citizens for the war in Ukraine.
Indonesia is preparing to send troops to Gaza for a humanitarian mission.
The Munich Security Conference awarded its annual prize to the Ukrainian people.