Russian invasion

Negotiations
Trump: Their impression was that Putin wants peace

Vladimir Putin wants to end the war in Ukraine. That was Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's impression of the Russian president when they met with him in the Kremlin on Tuesday, Donald Trump said on Wednesday evening. The president says he spoke with envoy Witkoff and son-in-law Kushner after the five-hour meeting in Moscow.

- It was a very good meeting. We'll see what happens, Trump said according to Reuters.

The Russian delegation was quick to say that the United States and Russia had not agreed on any compromises. Putin's adviser Yuri Ushakov says the countries are no closer to a solution in Ukraine.

Fighting
NATO countries on the Black Sea are considering measures after Ukrainian attacks

NATO countries Turkey, Romania and Bulgaria are considering measures to strengthen security in the Black Sea after recent attacks on Russian-linked ships, Reuters reports.

Last week, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on two tankers heading to a Russian port. On Tuesday, a Russian ship off the coast of Turkey was attacked by drones, but Ukraine has denied involvement in that incident.

Turkey has condemned the attacks, with its Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan calling them “very frightening.” NATO countries are said to have discussed the issue with the alliance’s Secretary General, Mark Rutte.