**US Vice President Vance Promises to Broker Peace in Ukraine-Russia Conflict**
In a recent interview with Fox News, US Vice President JD Vance stated that the key to resolving the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine lies in getting each side to make a peace proposal. This comment comes as tensions continue to escalate between the two nations.
**New Sanctions Imposed by Ukraine on Russian Individuals and Entities**
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has imposed new sanctions against several individuals and entities, including former presidential adviser Oleksiy Arestovych and pro-Kremlin commentators. Additionally, major Russian companies have been targeted in these sanctions.
**US Special Envoy Uses Kremlin Translators in Talks with Putin**
According to sources, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has used Kremlin translators during discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This unusual practice has raised eyebrows, as it deviates from standard diplomatic protocol.
**Ukraine’s Military Achieves Successes Against Russia**
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi announced that Ukrainian Defense Forces have achieved significant successes in destroying enemy targets using unmanned systems. The successes underscore the importance of expanding drone operations.
**Russia Launches Heavy Attack on Ukraine with Drones and Missiles**
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia launched 170 drones, including Iranian-designed Shahed-type drones, and 5 Iskander-M ballistic missiles overnight. This heavy attack has left a trail of destruction in its wake.
**US Officials Emphasize Lasting Support for Ukraine**
U.S. officials have emphasized the importance of their continued support for Ukraine, citing it as a sign of lasting commitment to the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
**US Pushes for Durable Solution to Conflict**
Vice President JD Vance has stated that the US is focused on brokering a “durable solution” to the conflict within the next 100 days. This push comes after months of diplomacy, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s initial promise to resolve the war in just one day.
**Russian Demands for Recognition of Control over Crimea and Ukrainian Regions**
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reiterated Moscow’s demands for recognition of its control over Crimea and four partially occupied Ukrainian regions – Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson. These terms have been deemed unacceptable by the Ukrainian side.
**European Leaders Disagree with Trump’s Policy but See US as Key to Peace**
Despite disagreements with President Trump’s policy, European leaders believe that he is the only person who could have forced a peace proposal out of both Moscow and Kyiv. EU’s Top Diplomat Kaja Kallas has stated that Crimea remains an integral part of Ukraine.
**Axios Reports on US Peace Plan**
According to Axios, the US peace plan proposed de jure recognition of Russia’s control over Crimea, along with de facto recognition of its occupation of other Ukrainian territories. In contrast, the European-Ukrainian proposal emphasizes a full ceasefire and territorial questions should only be addressed from the basis of the line of control.
**The Way Forward**
As tensions continue to escalate between Russia and Ukraine, the international community waits with bated breath for a peaceful resolution. The push by US Vice President JD Vance to broker peace within the next 100 days offers a glimmer of hope in these uncertain times.
