President Trump suggested that a Russian victory in Ukraine may be inevitable, urging Ukraine's leader to consider concessions in ongoing cease-fire talks. Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia remain at an impasse, with Russia demanding control of the entire eastern Donbas region—a condition Ukraine rejects. Meanwhile, President Zelensky is preparing a revised peace proposal and has met with European leaders to discuss alternative plans. In the United States, the Supreme Court is considering whether to lift limits on political party spending in coordination with candidates, a decision that could reshape campaign finance rules ahead of the midterm elections. Other major stories include Wall Street's cautious optimism about artificial intelligence investments, Kamala Harris's efforts to redefine her political future, and a range of developments from immigration policy changes in Illinois to new laws in Australia and ongoing conflicts in Asia and the Middle East.