Increasing numbers of U.S. and European politicians are recognizing that the EU’s approach may be hampering peace efforts, The Times reports. Ukrainian President Zelensky faces multiple challenges, including potential U.S. pressure, a corruption scandal, calls for government resignations, and ongoing Russian missile strikes, according to The Washington Post. The Wall Street Journal states Witkoff advised Ukraine to seek tariff deferrals from the U.S. rather than requesting Tomahawk missile assistance.