President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa during the NATO summit in Turkey, according to the White House. The meetings aim to address the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Moscow, as well as discuss Syria's role in the Middle East, as Trump has previously expressed interest in the region.

US President Trump held discussions with Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky regarding the Ukraine conflict prior to the NATO summit in Ankara. The conversations centered on finding a settlement in Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is prepared to engage in peace talks with Ukraine, referencing the Anchorage and Istanbul agreements as a basis for negotiations. He claimed that the negotiation process had been disrupted at the initiative of Ukraine, suggesting that Russia remains open to dialogue despite the ongoing conflict.

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is significantly influencing Europe's political, economic, and security landscape, according to The Citizen (ZA).

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine has targeted a major oil terminal in St Petersburg, Russia, describing it as crucial infrastructure that generates revenue for Russia's military efforts. This action reflects ongoing tensions and conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

Top European leaders from Britain, France, Italy, Poland, and Germany met in Berlin for E5 talks to express their commitment to providing strong support for Ukraine ahead of the upcoming NATO summit in July. The discussions focused on reinforcing alliances and strategies to assist Ukraine amid ongoing tensions in the region, according to Al Jazeera.