US Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed Zelensky’s statement about guarantees only after a Ukrainian withdrawal from Donbas. Analysis of US, Ukraine, European, and Russian positions.
Dmitry Medvedev came under a Ukrainian drone attack during his visit to the Smolensk aircraft plant. Russia downplays incident, protests begin, Serbia expels Russians.
Overview of key political and military events: Putin's talks with oligarchs, the Middle East situation, Western support for Ukraine, domestic scandals and reforms.
Ukrainian forces hit a Russian radar system in Crimea; Baltic countries brace for possible Russian provocations. Detailed geopolitical overview.
Discussion of Ukraine's funding situation, parliamentary disputes, and the role of the EU, IMF, and World Bank.
Experts discuss the weekly highlights—Middle East, energy, Iran, finances, international negotiations, China's potential role, and Ukraine's internal crisis.
Vladimir Putin turned to oligarchs for war funding amid a budget crisis in Russia. Western nations reinforce sanctions, as Russia’s situation grows critical.
Summary of key events: Kremlin blocks Trump's Donbas economic plan, Iran denies asking to delay strikes, and current Ukrainian news highlights.
Vitaliy Portnikov analyzes Zelensky's statements on negotiations with the US, security guarantees, and Ukraine's cooperation with the Middle East.
