Russia reportedly launched one of its largest recent air assaults on Thursday, targeting a U.S.-founded electronics manufacturer near Ukraine’s border with the European Union. Officials in Moscow accused Kyiv of hindering peace discussions, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reached out to the United States for support in renewing negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to meet with President Trump, Israeli officials express cautious optimism about a potential Gaza cease-fire, though significant hurdles remain.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te urges peace with China but bolsters defenses as Beijing remains distant in dialogue.

Talks between Ukraine and Russia held in Turkey have concluded, wrapping up more quickly than anticipated. The swift ending has raised doubts about the effectiveness of the negotiations, with many awaiting further details on any substantive outcomes.

In a surprising turnaround, former President Donald Trump now doubts Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to end the Ukraine war, despite recently suggesting a peace deal was imminent. This shift raises questions about the prospects of resolving the ongoing conflict.