The German Chancellor also gave assurances that Germany wishes to speed up Ukraine’s accession to the EU, but emphasised the need for reforms regarding the rule of law and the fight against corruption. Russia continues its attacks on civilian infrastructure

The United States is considering easing sanctions on Moscow in order to secure the release of political prisoners. For Ukraine, this is a blow that threatens to prolong the war even further. Muratov’s work and the dissidents’ reasons

Ukraine would like to resume the trilateral negotiation format. Meanwhile, Russia is reportedly preparing for the largest attack on the energy sector since the end of the war, using around 1,000 missiles, drones and bombs against power stations and water supply facilities

Zelensky says that Trump has assured him he will give this crucial green light

We must stop treating the war as a ‘Ukrainian issue’ and describe it for what it is: a threat to Europe. It is right to call for peace, but we must remain aware that it can only be achieved if there is a genuine interest on the other side.

Whilst the US president announces agreements that Putin does not endorse, the Ukrainian army is regaining ground in Donetsk and on other sections of the front. This is just the first of Ukraine’s ‘Four Seasons’ to drive out the Russians

At the Yalta European Strategy summit, European security advisers are calling for more support for Zelensky, whilst Budanov announces new negotiations in October. However, the Kremlin’s plan on the front line is considered unrealistic, and Moscow continues to target Ukrainian infrastructure and railways. Kushner is regarded as something of a joke.