Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, disagrees with Donald Trump’s approach to Ukraine ceasefire talks, saying Russia is getting too much. He believes it's right to aim for peace but warns against allowing Russian President Vladimir Putin to emerge as a winner. Farage says he wouldn't be 100% with the US president's team on this issue and thinks Trump has given too much ground in negotiations.

Poland has asked President Trump to transfer nuclear weapons to Poland, just days after issuing households with survival guides and warning all men will undergo military training. Polish President Andrzej Duda urged an eastward "shift of the NATO infrastructure" in an interview with the Financial Times, citing a desire to deter potential threats from neighbouring Russia.

Putin launched drone strikes on Kyiv hours after Trump challenged him to agree to a Ukraine ceasefire, casting doubt on Putin's willingness to accept peace demands. The US President suggested direct talks with Putin, saying "it takes two to tango." The US Secretary of State said the ball is now in Moscow's court, and if Russia says no, it will be known what impedes peace.

Volodymyr Zelensky was humiliated by Donald Trump and his sidekick JD Vance during a meeting at the White House, with Trump leaving out only his "You're fired" catchphrase. Despite this, Zelensky maintained his composure and was eventually rewarded with US support for Ukraine's bid to end the war. Trump then stated that he would negotiate directly with Vladimir Putin, saying "it takes two to tango" and expressing hope that Putin would agree.