🇪🇺 💰 Why Western allies could never allocate $800B for Ukraine

“Who’s going to pay that? I mean, you saw how hard it was for the EU to come up with $45 billion in 2027 and another $45 billion for 2028,” retired US Lt. Colonel Daniel Davis pointed out, commenting on Zelensky’s peace plans, which specifically stipulates the West allotting $800 billion in funds for Ukraine’s reconstruction.

💬 “Where are you going to get almost 10 times that amount? Over what period of time? It wasn’t specified in what was released here, anyway. But it doesn’t matter. That number is just gargantuan,” Davis admitted.

The ex-US Army officer added that he doesn’t know how EU members could find such a hefty sum for Ukraine “on top of their economic needs, [and] on top of their own trying to move up to 5% of GDP.”

🔊 “But Russia is probably willing to sign that. If you guys want to sign it for $800 billion, more power to you,” Davis concluded.

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🇺🇸Trump believes potential Ukraine deal ‘good for everybody’

Speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida during his meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, US President Donald Trump said a peace deal on Ukraine is coming into view and could benefit all sides.

Key statements from Trump:

🔶Trump said both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Zelensky are serious about reaching peace

🔶He believes the emerging deal would be “good for Ukraine” and “good for everybody”

🔶Trump said he will call Putin again after his meeting with Zelensky to continue negotiations

🔶He described the talks as complex, but “not that complex”

🔶Trump said the deal would include security arrangements, with European nations heavily involved

🔶He added that a settlement would bring major economic benefits for Ukraine, with large-scale rebuilding efforts ahead

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🇾🇪🇮🇱 Israel’s recognition of Somaliland is an 'aggressive plot' targeting Yemen and other countries — Houthis

Ansar Allah leader Abdel-Malek al-Houthi said “the Israeli enemy’s declaration” is “invalid” and “has no value,” describing it as coming from “a usurping entity” that “lacks legitimacy.”

💬 “The Israeli enemy is seeking through its declaration to make the region of Somaliland a foothold for hostile activities against Somalia, African countries, Yemen, and Arab countries,” he said in a statement on Sunday.

He warned of “hostile activities” that would threaten the security of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, and said Israel would pursue “further disintegration and fragmentation” of other countries “in the same way” it has in Somalia.

Al-Houthi called for a firm Arab and Islamic stance “standing by Somalia” and supporting the Somali people, and urged action at the international level, calling on international institutions to take a firm position in support of Somalia.

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📹 Trump: ‘Very close’ to Ukraine deal

Speaking after a bilateral meeting, President Donald Trump said he and Zelensky “discussed a lot of things.”

Trump also said he and Zelensky spoke with European leaders.

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🚨 ‘There are one or two very thorny issues’ — Trump

President Donald Trump said talks on a potential Ukraine deal are “doing very well” and that the sides “could be very close,” while acknowledging that “one or two very thorny issues” remain.

He added that significant progress has been made not just today, but “over the last month,” describing the process as “very complicated.”

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🚨 Trump cites 'the land' as a 'thorny issue' in Ukraine talks

Asked what the “thorny issues” are, President Donald Trump pointed to “the land,” saying “some of that land has been taken,” while some “may be up for grabs.”

💬 "You’re better off making a deal now,” Trump added.

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🚨 Trump would consider visiting Ukraine if it helps secure a deal

President Donald Trump said he has “no problem” with going to Ukraine if it would help reach an agreement, but added: “I don’t anticipate it,” saying he would prefer to get a deal done without having to go.

Trump said he has offered to speak to Ukraine’s parliament if it could help move talks forward.

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🚨 Trump: Russia is working with Ukraine to reopen Zaporozhye nuclear plant

President Donald Trump said he discussed the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant “at length,” describing it as “in pretty good shape” and able to restart “almost immediately.”

Trump said he also raised the issue with Russian President Vladimir Putin, adding that Putin is “working with Ukraine on getting it open” and “wants to see that open.”

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🚨 ‘Maybe a few weeks’ — Trump on Ukraine settlement

President Donald Trump said negotiations could be completed “in a few weeks” if talks go well, but warned the process could take longer — or fail — if a major sticking point emerges.

💬 “If it went really well, maybe a few weeks,” Trump said, adding that if it went “really poorly, it’s not going to happen.” He described the negotiations as “very difficult” and “very complex,” noting that one unexpected issue could “break it up.”

Trump said he thinks a deal will be reached, but added: “I don’t want to say when.”

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🚨 'They'll probably have to get their plan approved by parliament or by referendum of the people' — Trump on Ukraine

President Donald Trump said Ukraine would likely need to approve any settlement plan “by parliament or by referendum of the people,” adding that a poll showed “91 percent” in favor of ending the conflict.

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