The U.S. is preparing to place more sanctions against Russia as well as secondary sanctions on countries that purchase energy from them.
The Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin is planning on meeting with President Donald Trump in the coming days. However, a White House official said that it was unlikely that a U.S.-Russia summit between its leaders would happen if the Russian president does not also agree to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The last time President Putin met in person with an American leader was with former President Joe Biden three years ago at the very beginning of his attacks on Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Zelensky repeated his openness to a ceasefire agreement and called on other European countries to help facilitate such proceedings. “Ukraine is not afraid of meetings and expects the same bold approach from the Russian side. It is time to end the war,” President Zelensky said.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump to receive God’s guidance as he seeks peace in Ukraine.
- For U.S. diplomats as they meet and discuss conditions for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
Sources: Politico, Reuters, AP News, Defense News
