Geopolitical Landscape & Diplomacy - A meeting between President Trump and President Putin is anticipated, with potential inclusion of Ukraine's President Zelensky, though conditions for Zelensky's participation remain unmet [1][2][3][4] - The US administration is pushing for Ukraine's President Zelensky to be part of the summit [1] - President Trump's deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire or face economic sanctions is expiring [2] - President Trump indicated Zelensky doesn't necessarily have to be part of the meeting, a shift from earlier White House statements [3][4] - President Putin wants to regain credibility and be admitted back to the table [6] Military & Security Assistance - The US has increased military assistance to Ukraine [6] - American weapons provided through NATO allies send a message of continued US military support to Ukraine [12] - Russia is advancing on the ground, albeit slowly and at a high cost [16][17] - Ukraine is targeting military assets deep inside Russia with success [16] Sanctions & Economic Pressure - President Trump threatened secondary sanctions against Russia if a ceasefire isn't reached [2][10] - The timing of potential sanctions appears more flexible [12] - The US has already imposed sanctions on India for buying Russian oil and put tariffs on India [11] Ceasefire & Negotiations - Discussions are expected to initially focus on a ceasefire, considered achievable [8][9] - A comprehensive ceasefire (air, land, and sea) could halt the conflict [10] - Issues like NATO membership, territorial compensation, and reparations are considered long-term discussion points [10] - Ukrainians are weary of the war and increasingly support a negotiated end, but they don't want to give up territory [13][14][15]

We have other breaking news this morning. A long-awaited meeting between President Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin could be just days away. The Kremlin says the two leaders will meet next week.This would be their first in-person meeting since President Trump's return to the White House. And it's something he's been pushing for literally since day one. Here was the president just a few hours after being sworn in for his second term.>> I'll be meeting with President Putin. >> When. >> I don't know. I can't. ...

Unlike China, which imports 2m barrels a day of crude from Russia, India does not have a history of defying American sanctions. If India had to find new oil supplies, Chinese refiners would win. Here’s why https://t.co/LA8mnkAyLG ...

The sale of a US-sanctioned tanker being pulled apart in India includes extended payment terms and measures to shield the identity of the owner, unusual clauses that point to growing pressure on older dark fleet vessels https://t.co/jTjeMweqn3 ...

Market Trends - Russian crude oil is being offered to Indian buyers at lower prices due to EU sanctions and potential US penalties [1] Supply and Demand - Demand outlook is clouded by EU sanctions and US threats of penalties [1]

On Ukraine's front line, twisted wreckage shows sanctions haven't yet stopped Russia https://t.co/7pweeqtocF ...

Trade Policy & Tariffs - The U S president imposed an extra 25% tariff on India over its purchase of Russian oil [1] - Tariffs are viewed as a universal problem solver by the president, which is unusual in US trade policy [2] - Imposing a broad 25% tariff on India is strange, especially if the issue is solely about oil imports from Russia [2] - The president's use of tariffs to solve personal or economic problems creates uncertainty [3] - Tariffs are considered self-harm because they hurt American consumers and producers [5][6] Sanctions vs Tariffs - Sanctions require consistency and allied cooperation, which may not align with the president's go-it-alone attitude [4] - Sanctions differ from tariffs as they are not an exercise in self-harm [5][6] International Relations & Trade Deals - Switzerland may need to promote the president for the Nobel Peace Prize to secure a trade deal [6][7] - Countries are living in permanent uncertainty, as trade surpluses or deficits may not protect them from the president's internal political reasons [7]

💥BREAKING:WHITE HOUSE OFFICIAL SAYS SECONDARY SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA EXPECTED FRIDAY. ...

South Africa’s biggest political party said the government won’t bow to demands from Trump’s administration to change its policies even if that means its leaders are subjected to US sanctions https://t.co/YnNOPrT8vv ...

President Trump announces an additional 25% tariff on India as punishment for importing Russian oil, his first use of so-called secondary sanctions https://t.co/S2YyMAtsjQ ...