Overview

• Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told the UN that Moscow plans another direct ceasefire negotiation in Istanbul on Monday with a draft memorandum outlining its terms
• Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umierow said Kyiv has already submitted its own proposals and is ready for unconditional talks once Russia shares its document
• Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced Germany will help Ukraine produce long-range missiles domestically and said delivery of Taurus cruise missiles remains possible after Ukrainian training
• President Volodymyr Zelensky called for stronger international pressure on Moscow, expressing concern that U.S. and global sanctions efforts are not yet sufficient
• Kyiv reports about 50,000 Russian troops concentrated near Sumy, raising fears of a new offensive as both sides continue exchanging drone attacks