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"Putin should have no illusions that Germany's support for Ukraine could crumble," said Klingbeil. "On the contrary: We remain Ukraine's second-largest supporter worldwide and the largest in Europe. Ukraine can continue to rely on Germany." The Vice Chancellor's comments come after a round of peacetalks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin did not yield any results in Alaska.

President Trump has announced plans to facilitate a direct meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, marking a significant diplomatic move. He aims to hold trilateral talks with both leaders afterward, fostering discussions on security guarantees for Ukraine, prisoner returns, and the potential for a ceasefire, though he believes a ceasefire is currently not necessary.

"Putin made full control of Donbas, Ukraine's industrial heartland, a central condition for ending the war, demanding a withdrawal from Donetsk and Luhansk."

"I intend to discuss all details regarding ending the killings, ending the war, with President Trump in Washington on Monday. I am grateful for the invitation."

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are meeting at a military base in Alaska, which could have enormous consequences for Ukraine amid Russia's ongoing invasion. Following their handshake, Trump and Putin sat down without taking questions from reporters, against a backdrop advertising "Pursuing Peace." This summit is seen as a potential pathway toward establishing a just peace regarding Ukraine, as emphasized by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's call for a trilateral meeting to be facilitated.

"We have decided to bring our team home from Doha for consultations after the latest response from Hamas, which clearly shows a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza," Witkoff wrote in a statement published to X.

About 1,000 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers have been exchanged for the bodies of 19 Russian soldiers as part of an agreement reached during ongoing peace talks.

Odesa Governor Oleh Kiper reported the attack damaged residential buildings in the historic centre, affecting a nursery and an inclusive education centre, injuring a pregnant woman.