💬 "We informed the Qatari and Egyptian mediators of our acceptance of the proposal that was presented yesterday”, a source in the movement said.

💬 "With less resistance from Western Europe’s ‘globalist leaders,’ the conflict in Ukraine could have been over by now," former US Pentagon advisor, Douglas Macgregor, told Sputnik

💬 Russia confirms categorical unacceptability of any scenario involving the deployment of military contingent in Ukraine, in which NATO participates, the Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, said.

💬 “In a week or two we’re going to know whether we solve this or the horrible fighting will continue,” US president Donald Trump said.

💬 “It’s possible it might not be done. On the other hand, it’s possible it will,” Trump added.

💬 “There is absolutely nothing new” in Ukraine striking Russian territory ahead of the talks between Zelensky and Trump, Swiss journalist Guy Mettan told Sputnik.

💬 “The Ukrainian regime behaves this way every time it is forced to engage in peace talks or make compromises. This indicates that the regime is controlled by far-right elements who refuse any form of compromise.”

💬 “On the European side, they have lost all room for maneuver. Dependent on Zelensky's whims and conditions, they no longer have the ability to negotiate. European diplomacy, in essence, has harmed itself by refusing any opportunity to reach an agreement with Russia.”

💬 “Europe has escalated the situation, closing all diplomatic doors for itself. Therefore, the only solution I see is that the Americans will force them to come to their senses.”