Geopolitical Analysis - Russia is setting conditions that delay any potential meeting between Presidents Putin and Zelensky, indicating a lack of seriousness about peace [1][11] - The Kremlin uses propaganda to question Zelensky's legitimacy as president due to the ongoing martial law and absence of new elections in Ukraine [2] - Zelensky reports nearly 600 drone and 40 missile attacks by Russia, including one on an American-owned factory, showing no sign of meaningful negotiations [3] - The White House claims that behind-the-scenes efforts are being made to plan a meeting between Russian and Ukrainian officials, brokered by the United States [6] - The US is considering severe consequences for Russia, including a clear open-ended commitment to Ukraine's defense, military aid, and intelligence [13] - The US made a tactical error by embracing Putin's approach of seeking a peace deal before a ceasefire, prolonging the war [17] - The primary concern is whether the US will withdraw support for Ukraine's defense, which is crucial for achieving a ceasefire and eventual peace [20] - The conflict's outcome has global implications, potentially encouraging other nations to acquire territory by force, such as China's stance on Taiwan [21][22] US Policy & Diplomacy - The White House is not publicly responding to Russia's bombardment of an American business or the Russian foreign minister's comments [6] - The US is letting diplomacy play out, remaining hopeful that it can push for a meeting between Russia and Ukraine [10] - There is a narrative that even if additional sanctions were imposed on Russia, they might not have much of an impact [9] - The US should focus on providing Ukraine with the means to defend itself and increase the costs of war for Russia [17]

President Trump said that Ukraine would have to continue attacks on Russia to have any hope of winning the war, days after hosting two summits designed to end the conflict https://t.co/QM8cLNkbNu ...

Israel is intensifying strikes on the outskirts of Gaza City, raising alarm among residents as the Israeli security cabinet plans to meet to formally approve plans that would expand the war https://t.co/BUofaiIY1a ...

Israel’s government has ordered a military takeover of Gaza City in what's been described as a final push to topple Hamas after almost two years of war. Here's what to know https://t.co/K4ZVyFNmeB ...

As Israel's political leadership weighs its options in Gaza City, they would be wise to remember the brutal urban battles of Fallujah during the Iraq War, writes @stavridisj (via @opinion) https://t.co/shejUYujIn ...

Israel’s government has ordered a military takeover of Gaza City in what's been described as a final push to topple Hamas after almost two years of war. Here's what to know https://t.co/h7QPujkAF0 ...

US President Trump is pushing to bring Russia’s war against Ukraine to an end. @justinsink joins @davidgura on the Big Take episode to break it down https://t.co/e1vy03yNRW https://t.co/6dehFDxAuv ...

Geopolitical Strategy - The report suggests the US is planning for a potential conflict with China, focusing on a Pacific island location [1] - Geography remains a critical factor in modern warfare, despite changes in war tactics [1]

After talks with President Trump, Presidents Putin and Zelenskiy could be headed toward a face-to-face meeting. On today's Big Take podcast: What Russia and Ukraine are (and aren’t) willing to do to end the war.🎙️ Listen now: https://t.co/CDKZEjxWqv https://t.co/jpMSfEXM7r ...

Geopolitics & Diplomacy - Presidents Putin and Zelenskiy may have a face-to-face meeting after talks with President Trump [1] - The report discusses what Russia and Ukraine are willing and unwilling to do to end the war [1]