Overview
- European leaders in London pledged increased military support for Ukraine, discussed longer-range and air‑defense deliveries, and backed moving quickly to use frozen Russian assets.
- The United States sanctioned Rosneft and Lukoil this week, and allies floated broader oil measures, with experts noting the impact will depend on enforcement and follow‑on steps.
- Zelensky urged Washington to extend oil sanctions to the entire sector and renewed appeals for long‑range missiles after leaving his White House visit without Tomahawks.
- Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, now in the United States, said the parties are “quite close” to a diplomatic solution and is set to meet Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff in Florida, though Moscow still seeks terms beyond a simple ceasefire.
- Russian strikes continued with deadly attacks on Kyiv reported Saturday, prompting fresh Ukrainian pleas for Patriot systems, as President Trump said he will not meet Vladimir Putin until he sees a deal taking shape.