Today's Contents
Just The Facts:
- Ukraine defense minister accused of abusing power by firing transparency watchdog
- US diplomats seek Ukraine exemption as Rubio freezes nearly all foreign aid, documents show
- Europe seeks US involvement in Ukraine's security guarantees, sources say
- Ukraine mulls selling stakes in Sense Bank and Ukrnafta, economy minister says
- Kyivstar seeks to buy Ukrainian ride-hailing service Uklon
- Ukraine ready to transit Azeri gas to western Europe, Zelensky says
- Czech Republic drafts plan for integrating Ukraine, Moldova into EU internal market, sources say
Here's What They Think:
- Tuomas Malinen: Pause in US foreign aid to Ukraine may be a strategy to push Zelensky to negotiate
- CFR: Supporting Ukraine strategic, solidarity-driven investment for US
- LA Times: Trump finding out that neither Ukraine nor Russia are ready for peace
Sober Second Thought:
- Ukraine's energy sector must be rebuilt with EU accession in mind, policy brief says
