Ukraine makes significant changes to US 'peace plan', sources say
Ukraine has significantly changed the American peace plan, removing some of Russia's maximalist demands and insisting that any territorial discussions start from the current front lines.
Zelenskyy and Trump are expected to meet to discuss the most sensitive points, while Europe seeks to be fully involved in the process, emphasizing that Ukraine's sovereignty cannot be violated.
Meanwhile, Russia signals that the plan still does not meet its demands, as fighting and diplomatic pressure continue in parallel.
China's Xi Jinping discusses Taiwan's future in phone call with Donald Trump
Xi Jinping told Donald Trump that China's claims over Taiwan remain unchanged and that the island's "return" is part of the post-World War II international order.
Taiwan categorically rejected this position, while the US continues to remain the island's main ally even though it does not officially recognize it as a state.
The call between the two leaders came at a time of high tensions in the region, as the US and China try to maintain trade peace and coordinate on global issues such as the war in Ukraine.
Two climbers die after falling on New Zealand's Aoraki Cook Mountain
Two climbers have died after a fall near the summit of Aoraki/Mount Cook in New Zealand, while two others were rescued without injury.
The bodies of the victims have been located and teams are working to recover them from the difficult alpine terrain.
Climbing Aoraki remains highly dangerous, with over 240 lives lost historically due to unpredictable conditions and technical terrain.
Russia attacks Ukrainian capital overnight amid US efforts to end fighting
Russia carried out new overnight attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, and other regions such as Sumy, causing damage to residential buildings and energy infrastructure.
The attacks occurred immediately after a round of talks in Geneva between the US and Ukraine on a new peace plan, which the Ukrainian side described as "very constructive."
Meanwhile, Moscow said it has not yet seen the updated version of the plan after discussions.
