New York Times

1. U.S. and Ukraine Hail Progress on Peace Plan to End War With Russia

   Washington and Kyiv said that “highly productive” discussions over a proposal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, would continue, but the details remained unclear.

2. Putin’s Win-Win: Take a Russia-Friendly Peace Deal, or Fight On

   The Kremlin’s leader is standing back as Ukraine and Europe scramble to negotiate changes to a U.S. proposal to end the war.

3. Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Prompts Debate Over Europe’s Military

   With Russia looming, governments race to rebuild armed forces that shrank after the Cold War, grappling with hard issues of economics, politics and military strategy.

4. Russian Disinformation Comes to Mexico, Seeking to Rupture US Ties

   A U.S. government cable said that Kremlin-run outlets had scaled up their efforts across Latin America, seeking to turn people against the United States and garner support for Russia.

5. Hegseth Threatens Senator Mark Kelly With Inquiry for ‘Seditious’ Video

   The defense secretary called the senator’s remarks urging troops not to follow illegal orders “despicable, reckless, and false.”