European powers sceptical that Vladimir Putin is ready to make meaningful concessions
Talks involving the US, Russia, and Ukraine are addressing territory, power plant ownership (possibly Zaporizhzhia), and a potential halt to hostilities in the Black Sea. Donald Trump mentioned a deal for US access to Ukraine's rare-earth minerals that was previously put on hold. A Russian missile strike in Sumy injured at least 88 people, while Russia accused Ukraine of breaching a halt to attacks on energy infrastructure. European leaders oppose lifting sanctions on Russia as a condition for a ceasefire.
