**Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks and Aid Freeze: Updates**
This Sunday, there are developments on Ukraine-Russia peace talks, U.S. aid freeze, and a deadly strike on civilian infrastructure in Russia’s Kursk Oblast.
**Moldova Rejects EU Aid Due to Russian Influence**
Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean said that Tiraspol rejected the EU’s financial assistance because of conditions attached to the aid package. He blamed this decision on Russian influence.
**Germany Supports Ukraine and Calls for End to Russia’s War**
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his main challenger, Friedrich Merz, agreed during a TV debate that Berlin must continue supporting Ukraine and that Russia’s war must end. This comes as 19 EU member states have proposed expanding financing for arms production through the EIB.
**U.S. President Trump on Aid Freeze**
U.S. President Donald Trump said that he believes progress is being made in peace talks, but did not provide details. He also mentioned U.S. aid to Ukraine would be a partnership with the Ukrainians.
**Russia Invites China’s Xi Jinping to Commemorate WWII Victory**
Chinese President Xi Jinping invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to China to commemorate Japan’s surrender and the conclusion of World War II.
**Ukraine Reports High Casualties from Russian Forces**
Overnight, Russia launched 83 combat drones. Ukraine reported high casualties among Russian forces, with over 1,170 casualties just over the past day.
**Munich Security Conference: Zelensky to Meet U.S. Vice President JD Vance**
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. Vice President JD Vance are expected to meet during the Munich Security Conference later this week.
**EU Proposes Boosting Independence from Russian Energy Imports**
The EU has proposed boosting independence from Russian energy imports, with some even suggesting a full trade embargo on Russia.
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