Secretary of State Marco Rubio has initiated personal diplomacy with Elon Musk, aiming for a Ukraine cease-fire while preparing for important talks in Saudi Arabia and Canada.

A Russian missile struck a hotel in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, killing at least four and injuring over 30. President Zelensky calls for continued pressure on Russia.

European leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss strategies for supporting Ukraine amid heightened tensions with Russia and reduced cooperation from the United States.

Russia's foreign minister Sergey V. Lavrov has shifted his perspective on the United States, suggesting that America is no longer the instigator of global issues but rather an innocent participant, contrary to previous narratives.

The article discusses the potential ramifications for Ukraine’s military forces if they lose access to U.S. weapons, noting the importance of timely support from Europe and the hold on arms deliveries by the Trump administration.