Daily brief
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's offer for a direct meeting, stating there is 'no point' in talks and reaffirming Russia's war aims. Putin insisted that Russia will win the conflict. (ongoing coverage)
Donald Trump said Zelenskyy and Putin should settle the conflict directly.
Germany expressed doubt that Ukraine can meet EU standards for decades.
Zelenskyy was warned he could lose US missiles over mocking Trump.
Ukraine apologized to Greece over a naval drone incident.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary