Nosheen Iqbal

Could be something of a mixed blessing.

But what are European leaders hoping for?

Because that sort of favourability to Moscow, it is a real worry, isn't it?

I mean, Trump confirmed this morning that he'd had a very good meeting with Zelensky.

He's due to have another one today.

He did also say Russia should make a deal.

It's a very simple statement.

But, John, how significant is it?

Because he's not exactly been consistent in his condemnation of Putin or in his support for Zelensky in these last few years.

It's humiliating.

Let's talk about the concessions on the Ukrainian side, because, you know, after that explosive White House meeting, Ukraine and the US did sign a deal on critical minerals, which means that the US will share profits in any future mineral or energy resources that Ukraine has, which obviously can't really come into full play until the war is over.

So I wonder, John, how much is that partnership worth to Trump?

And how much do you think it's incentivizing him to get this peace deal going?

I wonder what you make of some of the statements coming out of the summit today.

And I'm thinking about Ursula von der Leyen, the Europe Commission president, who said,

Ukraine is holding the front line, even partially regaining territory.

And she goes on to say that the country has developed the capability to strike strategic targets deep inside Russia, has become world leading in terms of producing cutting edge military equipment.

And on the other hand, Russia is feeling the strain and the pressure.

John, how fair do you think this is an assessment of the war as it's going?

She does suggest that Ukraine has the edge here, though.