Putin reportedly suggests summit with Trump, Xi about Ukraine

Key Points:

• Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly proposed a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war, potentially at the APEC summit in Shenzhen, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would not be involved.
• The proposal coincides with increased tensions between Ukraine and the U.S., as the Trump administration has taken steps seen as favorable to Russia, including temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian diesel exports and waiving new sanctions.
• Zelenskyy criticized these moves, suggesting they undermine Ukraine's position and accusing partners of pushing Ukraine toward capitulation, while Trump defended his actions as efforts to keep Russia at the bargaining table.
• Recent developments include Ukraine resuming attacks on Russian infrastructure after a brief pause, Kyiv accusing the U.S. of restricting Starshield satellite internet services critical for its military, and Elon Musk attributing control of these restrictions to the U.S. government.
• Reports indicate that the White House ordered the Starlink restrictions, with some claims that Musk and Trump collaborated on the decision, further complicating U.S.-Ukraine relations amid ongoing conflict.