Daily brief
Ukraine has formally requested Turkey to host a potential peace summit between President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, as peace negotiations remain stalled. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba confirmed the diplomatic outreach. The request comes as Zelenskiy also seeks EU support and a €90 billion loan, with Hungary reportedly lifting its veto on the aid package.
Zelenskiy said the Druzhba oil pipeline is ready, bringing an EU loan for Ukraine closer.
Russia has proposed renaming Kyiv, while an ambassador suggested renaming it after Ukraine's 'Donnieland' remark.
The deputy director of Russia's Patriot Park was arrested in a bribery case; video shows bundles of cash during the arrest.
Estonian leader backs an EU entry ban for Russian war veterans.