Overview
- German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius told RND he sees no sign Moscow is serious about peace despite recent diplomatic movement.
- Pistorius said Vladimir Putin clings to maximal demands and shows no willingness to compromise in negotiations.
- The Kremlin, via Dmitry Peskov, announced a limited halt to attacks on energy facilities until Sunday at the request of President Donald Trump ahead of Abu Dhabi talks.
- Pistorius questioned whether Moscow would respect the pause, calling recent bombardments during talks “terror” against civilians in subzero conditions.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said energy-site attacks had stopped but reported continued strikes on transportation infrastructure.