Daily brief
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that peace talks with Russia are delayed due to a dispute over the meeting location. He also commented on his relationship with President Donald Trump and said Ukraine wants a free Iran amid the U.S.-Iran conflict.
Iran has declared Ukraine a 'legitimate target', with a senior lawmaker making the threat following allegations that Kyiv provided drone support to Israel against Iranian-made Shahed drones.
The UN stated that the deportation of Ukrainian children by Russia constitutes a crime against humanity (ongoing coverage).
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said the EU should put more pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for an EU entry ban on Russian fighters.