A Finnish court has sentenced Russian mercenary Voislav Torden to life in prison for war crimes committed during the 2014 invasion of Ukraine.

The article discusses how Taiwan perceives changes in U.S. policy under the Trump administration concerning support for Ukraine, raising fears about its own security amid Chinese threats.

A senior Ukrainian official, Ihor Brusylo, emphasized Ukraine's refusal to accept a 'bad' peace deal amid concerns over shifting U.S. support and negotiations with Russia.

The article discusses the challenging position of Ukraine as it faces hostility from President Trump, who has shifted U.S. support and initiated peace talks with Russia, leaving Ukraine to reassess its strategies.

The Kremlin, led by spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, expressed a cautious optimism regarding renewed dialogue with the U.S., while highlighting that significant work remains to repair badly damaged relations, particularly in light of prior administrations' impacts.