Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed optimism about the possibility of restoring diplomatic ties with the US during a meeting in Istanbul between Russian and US diplomats. Putin mentioned that initial contacts with the US administration under President Donald Trump give ‘hope’ for collaboration and cooperation despite potential challenges from Western elites.
In other news, the Council of Europe revealed that there have been over 4,500 applications for legal cases on human rights violations during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Additionally, Poland’s former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has been charged with misconduct and negligence over a failed presidential postal ballot plan in 2020.
On the economic front, Denmark’s largest retailer, Salling Group, announced plans to help consumers choose European products over those produced elsewhere by adding a black star to labels of products owned by European companies.
Furthermore, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to London on Sunday for an informal meeting on Ukraine and European security. This comes after comments by Polish President Donald Tusk earlier in the week, revealing the plans for this summit.
Lastly, Ukrainian Deputy Ambassador to Ireland, Dmytro Shchedrin, emphasized the importance of holding aggressors accountable and establishing a special tribunal for the crime of aggression in the aftermath of potential peace deals in Ukraine. This comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to the US for a meeting with President Donald Trump.
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