Latest on Ukraine: Pentagon leaks, France's overtures in China and Finland in NATO
1 year, 9 months ago

Latest on Ukraine: Pentagon leaks, France's overtures in China and Finland in NATO

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Latest on Ukraine: Pentagon leaks, France's overtures in China and Finland in NATO Enlarge this image toggle caption Evgeniy Maloletka/AP Evgeniy Maloletka/AP Here's a look ahead and a roundup of key developments from the past week. French President Emmanuel Macron visited Beijing and said he's counting on Chinese leader Xi Jinping to "bring Russia to its senses" over Ukraine. The number of Ukrainian refugees across Europe surpassed 8 million, and more than 5 million are displaced inside their country, after little more than a year since Russia's large-scale invasion, the U.N. refugee agency says. And Zelenskyy — Ukraine's first Jewish president — joined Ukrainian Muslim soldiers for an iftar dinner after their daily fast during Ramadan, Islam's holy month, which ends next week.

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Azerbaijan plane hit by shooting from Russia before crash, country’s president says
1 week, 5 days ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Azerbaijan plane hit by shooting from Russia before crash, country’s president says

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Azerbaijan plane hit by shooting from Russia before crash, country’s president says
1 week, 5 days ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Azerbaijan plane hit by shooting from Russia before crash, country’s president says

The Independent  

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Russia Ukraine war latest: Biden vows surge in weapons for Kyiv after ‘outrageous’ attack by Putin
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Russia Ukraine war latest: Biden vows surge in weapons for Kyiv after ‘outrageous’ attack by Putin

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NATO CANNOT defend Europe from Russia without US, alliance's eastern leaders warn, weeks before Trump enters the White House
2 weeks, 3 days ago

NATO CANNOT defend Europe from Russia without US, alliance's eastern leaders warn, weeks before Trump enters the White House

Daily Mail  

The leaders of three NATO countries that border Russia have warned that the defence bloc simply isn't ready to fight Vladimir Putin's forces without the US. Donald Trump told his European allies that he will demand NATO member states to increase their defence spending to 5% of GDP A Tomahawk Missile being launched from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS …

Did NATO betray Ukraine: The unfulfilled promise of NATO membership
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Did NATO betray Ukraine: The unfulfilled promise of NATO membership

India Today  

U.S. President Joe Biden has announced a $725 million weapons package for Ukraine; Italy and Germany have also pledged additional military support; UK PM Keir Starmer conceded that peace talks could end the Ukraine war. While Ukraine earlier wanted to remain a neutral state, it changed its stance and started requesting NATO membership from the time it was first invaded …

Ukraine peace talks possible this winter, says Donald Tusk
1 month ago

Ukraine peace talks possible this winter, says Donald Tusk

The Independent  

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Russia Ukraine war latest: Zelensky welcomes diplomatic end to Putin’s war and hints at role for foreign troops
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1 month ago

Russia Ukraine war latest: Zelensky welcomes diplomatic end to Putin’s war and hints at role for foreign troops

The Independent  

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Russia will use ‘even stronger military means’ if Western pressure continues, warns deputy foreign minister
1 month, 1 week ago

Russia will use ‘even stronger military means’ if Western pressure continues, warns deputy foreign minister

CNN  

Moscow CNN — Russia will resort to “even stronger military means” in its war with Ukraine if the US and its allies fail to recognize it cannot be tested indefinitely, Moscow’s deputy foreign minister told CNN’s Fred Pleitgen in an exclusive interview on Wednesday. The risk of military escalation shouldn’t be underestimated and depends on decisions in Washington, Ryabkov said, …

Russia says ‘many’ countries eager to host Ukraine talks but no grounds yet
1 month, 1 week ago

Russia says ‘many’ countries eager to host Ukraine talks but no grounds yet

Al Jazeera  

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says Qatar and a number of other countries willing to host negotiations but conditions are not yet right. Russia has thanked Qatar and “many” other countries for expressing interest in hosting talks about bringing the war in Ukraine to an end, but stressed that conditions are not yet right. “There are no grounds for negotiations yet,” …

NATO’s chief avoids talk of Ukraine’s membership. He says the priority is helping Kyiv defend itself
1 month, 1 week ago

NATO’s chief avoids talk of Ukraine’s membership. He says the priority is helping Kyiv defend itself

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Tuesday sidestepped questions about Ukraine’s possible membership in the military alliance, saying that the priority now must be to strengthen the country’s hand in any future peace talks with Russia by sending it more weapons. Rutte’s remarks, ahead of a meeting of NATO foreign ministers, came days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said …

NATO set to hold off Ukraine invite push as Trump looms
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1 month, 1 week ago

NATO set to hold off Ukraine invite push as Trump looms

Raw Story  

NATO foreign ministers looked set to rebuff Tuesday a push from Ukraine for progress on joining their alliance ahead of Donald Trump taking power in the United States. Zelensky said Sunday that Kyiv was hoping NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels with Ukraine's top diplomat would issue "recommendations" to grant his country a membership invitation. Briefing reporters Monday as Washington …

NATO set to hold off Ukraine invite push as Trump looms
1 month, 1 week ago

NATO set to hold off Ukraine invite push as Trump looms

Deccan Chronicle  

Brussels: NATO foreign ministers looked set to rebuff Tuesday a push from Ukraine for progress on joining their alliance ahead of Donald Trump taking power in the United States. Zelensky said Sunday that Kyiv was hoping NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels with Ukraine's top diplomat would issue "recommendations" to grant his country a membership invitation. Briefing reporters Monday as …

Ukraine slams ‘failed’ 1994 security guarantee, urges NATO membership
1 month, 1 week ago

Ukraine slams ‘failed’ 1994 security guarantee, urges NATO membership

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine has slammed a 30-year-old security agreement as it reiterated its call for NATO membership. “We are convinced that the only real guarantee of security for Ukraine, as well as a deterrent to further Russian aggression against Ukraine and other states, is Ukraine’s full membership in NATO,” the Foreign Ministry statement read. “With the bitter experience of the Budapest Memorandum …

Ukraine seeks NATO membership in tacit message to Putin
1 month, 1 week ago

Ukraine seeks NATO membership in tacit message to Putin

Hindustan Times  

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has urged his NATO counterparts to issue an invitation at a meeting in Brussels next week to Kyiv to join the Western military alliance, according to the text of a letter seen by Reuters on Friday. The letter reflects Ukraine's renewed push to secure an invitation to join NATO, which is part of a "victory …

Russia-Ukraine War: NATO’s New Missile Strategy Risks Nuclear Conflict While Europe Celebrates Christmas
1 month, 1 week ago

Russia-Ukraine War: NATO’s New Missile Strategy Risks Nuclear Conflict While Europe Celebrates Christmas

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 29, 2024 13:55 IST - 6 MINS READ A surreal atmosphere currently loiters over Europe: a strange disconnect between festive preparations and the content of TV news bulletins and posts on social media. The day after Biden’s pronouncement, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, eager to burnish Britain’s reputation as the US’ most stalwart ally, declared he would …

‘Most dangerous stage’: The view from Russia as Ukraine war escalates
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Most dangerous stage’: The view from Russia as Ukraine war escalates

Al Jazeera  

Officials rage at the West for allowing Ukraine to attack deep within Russia as fears simmer on the streets. Last week, a defence industry site in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro was struck by a Russian medium-range ballistic missile, which President Vladimir Putin described as a response to “NATO’s aggressive actions against Russia”. “I don’t think rockets will fall …

Threat of world war is ‘serious and real’ Poland says as Putin steps up threats against West
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Threat of world war is ‘serious and real’ Poland says as Putin steps up threats against West

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The war in Ukraine is …

The week that upped the stakes of the Ukraine war
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The week that upped the stakes of the Ukraine war

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — This past week has seen the most significant escalation in hostilities that Ukraine has witnessed since Russia’s full-scale invasion and marks a new chapter in the nearly three-year war — one tinged with uncertainty and fear. It began with U.S. President Joe Biden reversing a longstanding policy by granting Kyiv permission to deploy American longer-range missiles inside …

The week that upped the stakes of the Ukraine war
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The week that upped the stakes of the Ukraine war

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It began with U.S. President Joe Biden reversing a …

Zelenskyy urges 'firm and decisive' response to 'latest act of Russian madness', seeks new air-defence systems
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zelenskyy urges 'firm and decisive' response to 'latest act of Russian madness', seeks new air-defence systems

Firstpost  

“Ukraine’s defence minister is already holding meetings with our partners on new air defence systems - exactly the kind of systems that can protect lives from new risks,” Zelenskyy said in an evening video address published on social media. AP Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday urged the world leaders to “respond firmly and decisively” after Russia launched an experimental, …

US Embassy in Kyiv shuts down after receiving warning of significant Russian air attack
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

US Embassy in Kyiv shuts down after receiving warning of significant Russian air attack

Deccan Chronicle  

Kyiv: The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv said it has received warning of a potentially significant Russian air attack on Wednesday and would be closed as a precaution. But it comes one day after Moscow said U.S.-made longer range missiles had been used in a Ukrainian attack that struck a weapons warehouse in the Bryansk region after U.S. President Joe Biden …

Putin open to discuss Ukraine ceasefire with Trump if Zelenskyy abandons Nato dream: Report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Putin open to discuss Ukraine ceasefire with Trump if Zelenskyy abandons Nato dream: Report

Firstpost  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly said that he is open to discussing a Ukraine ceasefire deal with US President-elect Donald Trump only if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy abandons ambitions of his country joining Nato Vladimir Putin is open to discussing a Ukraine ceasefire deal with Donald Trump but rules out making any major territorial concessions and insists Kyiv abandon …

FMs of major European countries discuss Ukraine, Europe's future
1 month, 3 weeks ago

FMs of major European countries discuss Ukraine, Europe's future

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-20 09:19 French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock attend a press conference as European foreign ministers meet at Palace on Water in Lazienki Royal Park, Warsaw, Poland Nov 19, 2024. WARSAW - Foreign ministers of major European countries …

FMs of major European countries discuss Ukraine, Europe's future
1 month, 3 weeks ago

FMs of major European countries discuss Ukraine, Europe's future

China Daily  

French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock attend a press conference as European foreign ministers meet at Palace on Water in Lazienki Royal Park, Warsaw, Poland Nov 19, 2024. WARSAW - Foreign ministers of major European countries discussed Ukraine and transatlantic relations …

Is Nato 'at war' with Russia now?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Is Nato 'at war' with Russia now?

Firstpost  

As US President Joe Biden has reportedly authorised Ukraine to use US long-range weapons for strikes inside Russia, it remains to be seen if Russia would treat such attacks as an act of war by the United States and the Western military alliance Nato A missile is launched from a United States military HIMARS system during joint military drills at …

Ukraine’s allies in disarray as Trump-led diplomacy nears
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine’s allies in disarray as Trump-led diplomacy nears

CNN  

CNN — A thousand days into Europe’s most grueling war since the Nazis, the starting gun appears to have been fired for peace talks in Ukraine. One Western official said there was an “overall collective holding of breath” in Western capitals ahead of Trump’s inauguration. A French defense official said: “Discussions surrounding the future of Ukraine have gone into overdrive” …

Ukraine’s allies in disarray as Trump-led diplomacy nears
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine’s allies in disarray as Trump-led diplomacy nears

CNN  

CNN — A thousand days into Europe’s most grueling war since the Nazis, the starting gun appears to have been fired for peace talks in Ukraine. Epifanova said the move might appeal to similar sympathies in Scholz’s own SPD party, but “otherwise it’s very unfortunate for Ukraine.” A diplomat familiar with the mood inside NATO headquarters described uncertainty in the …

Russia open to hearing Trump’s proposals for ending the war, an official says
2 months ago

Russia open to hearing Trump’s proposals for ending the war, an official says

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia is open to hearing President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals on ending the war, an official said, as a Russian drone killed one person and wounded 13 in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa and the European Union foreign policy chief held talks in Kyiv after the change in U.S. leadership. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said …

Putin Warns West: 'I Hope They Heard Me'
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin Warns West: 'I Hope They Heard Me'

Firstpost  

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed concern that the West would not heed his warning about the dangers of allowing Ukraine to use long-range weapons against Russia. He specifically mentioned the need for space intelligence, which Ukraine does not possess, to operate these missiles effectively. Putin's warning comes as the West weighs its response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with …

Ukraine's Plan to Join NATO: A Crucial Step Towards Ending the War
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine's Plan to Join NATO: A Crucial Step Towards Ending the War

Associated Press  

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has unveiled a five-point plan aimed at prompting Russia into talks to end the war. The plan involves formally inviting Ukraine to join NATO in the near future, as well as focusing on strengthening Ukraine's capability to reclaim territory and bring the war back to the Russian territory. The plan also includes measures to deter Russia …

Talk of Ukraine’s missile deal riles Russia; Kyiv vows to make more weapons
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Talk of Ukraine’s missile deal riles Russia; Kyiv vows to make more weapons

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine’s officials lay out plans for domestic defence industry as they await word from Western powers about long-range strikes. Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told the state news agency TASS on Saturday that Ukraine’s Western allies had already approved deep strikes inside Russia. “Therefore, we will respond in a brutal way.” US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister …

Boris Johnson pressures Starmer and Biden to let Ukraine use long-range missiles after Zelensky meeting
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Boris Johnson pressures Starmer and Biden to let Ukraine use long-range missiles after Zelensky meeting

The Independent  

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Putin’s greatest fear is coming true with the Ukraine incursion – and he’s panicking
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Putin’s greatest fear is coming true with the Ukraine incursion – and he’s panicking

The Independent  

Throughout its war with Russia, Ukraine has shown a remarkable capacity to take its much bigger invader by surprise. It came as Western military commentators seemed to agree that Vladimir Putin was winning a brutal war of attrition against his smaller neighbour, maybe forcing Ukraine to accept his demands in the coming months. There are some fears that a humiliated …

‘Ukraine’s future is in Nato, path to membership irreversible’
5 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Ukraine’s future is in Nato, path to membership irreversible’

Hindustan Times  

Washington: The US-led North Atlantic Treaty Organisation has declared that Ukraine’s path to membership of the Trans-Atlantic military alliance is “irreversible”, and termed Russia as the “the most significant and direct threat” to the security of the bloc’s member-states. In the Washington Declaration Summit, issued during Nato’s milestone 75th anniversary meeting in the US capital on Wednesday, Nato members also …

Ukraine is on an ‘irreversible’ path to NATO. But only after war with Russia ends
6 months ago

Ukraine is on an ‘irreversible’ path to NATO. But only after war with Russia ends

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The 32-members of NATO on Wednesday formally declared Ukraine on an “irreversible” path to membership in the Western military alliance, offering a bare but more binding assurance of protection once its war with Russia ends. “Ukraine’s future is in NATO,” alliance members said in their statement. “We will continue to support it on its irreversible path to full …

US says Ukraine is on an 'irreversible' path to NATO membership. But only after war with Russia ends
6 months ago

US says Ukraine is on an 'irreversible' path to NATO membership. But only after war with Russia ends

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ukraine is on an “irreversible” …

NATO summit turns to Ukraine — with a pledge for weapons, but no invite to join the club
6 months ago

NATO summit turns to Ukraine — with a pledge for weapons, but no invite to join the club

LA Times  

The United States and its NATO allies will give Ukraine new air defense systems, Europe-based military training and other equipment to bolster its desperate fight against Russia more than two years into their bloody war. As leaders of the 32 states that form NATO convened here for the group’s 75th anniversary, U.S. officials said Ukraine is instead being offered a …

'Ukraine can and will stop Vladimir Putin': Biden tells NATO as he announces 'historic' aid for Kyiv
6 months ago

'Ukraine can and will stop Vladimir Putin': Biden tells NATO as he announces 'historic' aid for Kyiv

India TV News  

Washington: US President Joe Biden affirmed "full support" for Ukraine and exuded confidence that the country "can and will" stop Russian President Vladimir Putin's aggression as he welcomed NATO member-states to a Washington summit on Tuesday. Zelenskyy hoped Trump would not quit the 75-year-old NATO alliance and that America would keep supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russia's more than …

How Russia’s ‘shadow war’ on NATO members has evolved
6 months ago

How Russia’s ‘shadow war’ on NATO members has evolved

CNN  

CNN — Arson at warehouses linked to arms for Ukraine. The NATO official said they had observed “an unprecedented escalation and spread of Russia’s hybrid warfare” over the past six months, which included “physical sabotage” on the supply line of NATO weapons intended for Ukraine. A ‘pretty dangerous game’ The senior NATO official said Russian sabotage on NATO states amounted …

NATO allies commit to sending dozens of air defense systems to Ukraine, including four Patriots
6 months ago

NATO allies commit to sending dozens of air defense systems to Ukraine, including four Patriots

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. and an array of other NATO allies will send Ukraine dozens of air defense systems in the coming months, including at least four of the powerful Patriot systems that Kyiv has been desperately seeking to help fight off Russian advances in the war, according to a new joint agreement. “Today I’m announcing a historic donation of …

What to know about the NATO military alliance and how it is helping Ukraine
6 months ago

What to know about the NATO military alliance and how it is helping Ukraine

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts are meeting in Washington this week to mark the 75th anniversary of the world’s biggest security organization just as Russia presses its advantage on the battlefield in Ukraine. NATO’s ranks have grown since the Washington Treaty was signed 75 years ago — to 32 countries after Sweden joined this year, worried …

NATO has made it clear Ukraine is an expediency
6 months ago

NATO has made it clear Ukraine is an expediency

China Daily  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European Council President Charles Michel speak to the media, on the first day of the European Union leaders' summit in Brussels, Belgium, June 27, 2024. Despite the Russia-Ukraine conflict becoming a bloody war of attrition, as long as Ukraine thinks it can take advantage of it to elbow its way into the North Atlantic Treaty …

NATO has made it clear Ukraine is an expediency
6 months ago

NATO has made it clear Ukraine is an expediency

China Daily  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European Council President Charles Michel speak to the media, on the first day of the European Union leaders' summit in Brussels, Belgium, June 27, 2024. Despite the Russia-Ukraine conflict becoming a bloody war of attrition, as long as Ukraine thinks it can take advantage of it to elbow its way into the North Atlantic Treaty …

Russia poses as peacemaker, stepping up attacks on Ukraine’s east
6 months, 1 week ago

Russia poses as peacemaker, stepping up attacks on Ukraine’s east

Al Jazeera  

Russia has sought to paint itself as a peacemaker in the war it started in Ukraine, calling NATO and Ukraine warmongers and storming out of the Organization for Security and Co-pperation in Europe. As he has often said before, he felt Ukraine’s allies were deliberately holding back support to not embarrass Russian President Vladimir Putin with a rapid defeat: “Everybody …

A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine
6 months, 3 weeks ago

A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine

LA Times  

President Biden meets with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in the Oval Office at the White House on Monday. A record 23 of NATO’s 32 member nations are hitting the Western military alliance’s defense spending target this year, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said, as Russia’s war in Ukraine has raised the threat of expanding conflict in Europe. Biden spoke …

NATO chief warns China of consequences over support to Russia in Ukraine war
6 months, 3 weeks ago

NATO chief warns China of consequences over support to Russia in Ukraine war

Hindustan Times  

NATO's chief warned Monday that the Western alliance needs to impose costs on China over support for Russia, while saying that only a regular flow of weapons to Ukraine could end the war. The July gathering aims to send a decisive long-term message of support for Ukraine as President Joe Biden faces a tough reelection fight against Donald Trump, a …

The war between Russia and Ukraine is set to grind on as a diplomatic conference packs little punch
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The war between Russia and Ukraine is set to grind on as a diplomatic conference packs little punch

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia and Ukraine are set to remain locked in battle for the foreseeable future after an international gathering billed as a first step toward peace delivered no eye-catching diplomatic breakthrough that might suggest a coming end to Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday that the conference’s outcome was “close to …

NATO approves a plan to speed security aid and training to Ukraine’s beleaguered armed forces
6 months, 3 weeks ago

NATO approves a plan to speed security aid and training to Ukraine’s beleaguered armed forces

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — NATO defense ministers on Friday approved a plan to provide reliable long-term security aid and military training for Ukraine after delays in Western deliveries of funds, arms and ammunition helped invading Russian forces to seize the initiative on the battlefield. Kyiv’s Western backers have mostly concentrated their efforts through the Pentagon-run Ukraine Defense Contact Group, a forum for …

Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv rejects it
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv rejects it

Associated Press  

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Friday to “immediately” order a cease-fire in Ukraine and start negotiations if Kyiv began withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO. They also coincided with a meeting of leaders of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations in Italy and after the U.S. and Ukraine …

Ukraine-Russia war: Putin promises 'immediate' ceasefire if Ukraine drops Nato bid
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine-Russia war: Putin promises 'immediate' ceasefire if Ukraine drops Nato bid

The Telegraph  

Vladimir Putin’s ceasefire offer cannot be trusted, Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian president, has said. The Russian president said in a speech earlier on Friday that Russia would end the war in Ukraine if Kyiv agreed to drop its Nato ambitions and hand over the entirety of four provinces claimed by Moscow. “He will not stop,” Mr Zelensky said, likening Putin’s …

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