Putin's Tactics Warned Against in Ukraine Territory Negotiations
In the world of geopolitics, several significant developments are unfolding.
U.S. President Donald Trump has set a two-week timeframe for assessing the progress of Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations. According to Trump, within this period, they will know one way or the other about the progress of the negotiations.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed doubt about Russian President Vladimir Putin's readiness for direct talks, stating that he has not seen any signs that Russia "truly intend[s] to engage in substantive negotiations." Zelenskyy also emphasised the need for clarity on security guarantees, requesting an understanding of the security guarantees architecture within 7 to 10 days.
On the other side, the European Union (EU) has prepared a 19th package of sanctions to pressure Putin into further discussions. EU Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas highlighted the importance of a strong Ukraine army and guarantees that are not just on paper. Kallas also warned against giving up territories to Russia in Ukraine and stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin got everything he wanted from his summit with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Elsewhere, a tragedy occurred in the Marmara Sea where the body of a missing Turkish businessman was recovered 220 feet beneath the water.
In a completely different context, Turkish tourism generated a staggering $25.6B in the first half of 2025, with 26M visitors. Galatasaray maintained a perfect start in the Turkish Super Lig, winning 4-0 over Kayserispor.
Finally, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred in Balikesir's Sindirgi and was felt in Izmir, Bursa, and Istanbul.
These are the latest updates on global developments. Stay tuned for more news and updates.
