Following a productive Oval Office meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy, along with European leaders, guarded optimism prevails regarding ending the Ukraine war. Discussions centered on security guarantees for Ukraine, a ceasefire, and the fate of occupied territories. While a potential Putin-Zelenskyy meeting was suggested by Trump, concrete progress remains elusive, leaving the situation largely unchanged on the ground. The lack of a clear ceasefire agreement and disagreement over territorial concessions favor Russia's Putin.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.