Geopolitical Analysis - The world seems to have lost interest in Donald Trump's peace plan's second phase [1] - Gazans deserve far more help [1]

Geopolitical Stance - Russia is reportedly open to talks regarding ending the war in Ukraine [1] - Russia rejects changes sought by Kyiv and Europe to a US-backed peace plan [1] Peace Plan - The peace plan was agreed with Moscow [1]

Geopolitical Landscape - Zelensky signals progress in talks with US on peace plan [1]

Geopolitical Situation in Ukraine - Russia occupies approximately 20% of Ukraine [2] - Diplomatic efforts are underway with Ukrainian and US officials meeting to discuss a peace plan [1] - Ukraine's President is seeking European support in Paris [1] - A US envoy is scheduled to meet with President Putin in Moscow to discuss the peace plan [3] Humanitarian Crisis - A missile strike in Nepro resulted in the death of four civilians [1] - Many towns and villages have been deserted due to the conflict [2] - Civilians are living without power or water, relying on burning sticks for warmth [3] Potential Outcomes - Russia is demanding Ukraine surrender all occupied territories and more [2] - There is a belief that capitulation would encourage further aggression from Russia [2] - Uncertainty exists regarding the war's conclusion, with some fearing a Russian victory [3]

Key Challenges & Priorities - The process is not finished, with territorial issues being the most complex [1] - Financial recovery requires European partners' acceptance, which is proving difficult [1] - Security guarantees from the United States and Europe are crucial [1] Strategic Considerations - Caution is advised [2] - The plan appears to be improving [2]

Geopolitical Landscape - A Ukrainian delegation is traveling to the US for discussions regarding a peace plan promoted by President Trump [1]

From @WSJopinion: If the final peace plan is anything like the 28-point draft, Kyiv is in deep trouble, writes William Galstonhttps://t.co/qfDGmJxJvl ...

There's no way Trump's 28-point peace plan for Ukraine will get accepted, and @halbrands has a better idea (via @opinion) https://t.co/Kib2Y6NOg2 ...

RT C3 (@C_3C_3)Live look at Mitch McConnell writing his X posts slamming the Trump Administration’s Ukraine and Russia peace plan.Not buying it.https://t.co/xqUNXY3oix ...

Let's bring in MS Now White House reporter Laura Baron Lopez, international reporter Inis de Latera from London, and former adviser to Ukrainian President Zilinski Igor Novakov. So Laura, talks are ongoing between the US and Ukraine, but we know there was a fair amount of backlash to the president's proposed plan that he took to negotiations. Have there been any notable changes to that plan.Well, the key changes coming out of the talks, Anna, have to do clearly with Ukraine being comfortable with some eleme ...