Ukraine urged to lower conscription age to 18; US to send Kyiv more weapons

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Ukraine urged to lower conscription age to 18; US to send Kyiv more weapons

Kyiv is not mobilising or training enough new soldiers, a senior US official says, as Russia makes major advances in Ukraine. Ukraine should consider lowering the age of military service to 18, a US official has said, as the outgoing White House administration is reported to be preparing a new weapons package to bolster Kyiv before President Joe Biden leaves office in January. Speaking to reporters, an unnamed senior US official said on Wednesday that Ukraine should consider lowering the age of military service from 25 to 18 years, as the country was not mobilising or training enough new soldiers to replace those killed in action. “The Russians are in fact making progress, steady progress, in the east, and they are beginning to push back Ukrainian lines in Kursk … Mobilisation and more manpower could make a significant difference at this time, as we look at the battlefield today.” The official also said Ukrainian forces now have “healthy stockpiles of the vital tools, munitions and weapons that they need to succeed on the battlefield”.

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1 week ago

Trump wants a Ukraine ceasefire by Easter, but does Putin?

Firstpost

US President Donald Trump has been seeking a rapid settlement to the three-year-old war, and US officials are having separate meetings with Russian and Ukrainian representatives in Riyadh, the first such negotiations since the early weeks of Moscow’s invasion In a bid to end the three-year-long war in Ukraine, US President Donald Trump is pushing for a ceasefire agreement by …

1 week, 3 days ago

Military leaders discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force as partial ceasefire plans are worked out

Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine — Senior military officers from more than 30 countries across Europe and beyond met in England on Thursday to flesh out plans for an international peacekeeping force for Ukraine as details of a partial ceasefire are worked out. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he didn’t know whether there would be a peace deal in the Russia-Ukraine war, …

1 week, 4 days ago

Military leaders discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force as partial ceasefire plans are worked out

LA Times

In this photo distributed by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Thursday, a Russian “Grad” self-propelled multiple-rocket launcher fires toward Ukrainian positions in Ukraine. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he didn’t know whether there would be a peace deal in the Russia-Ukraine war, but “we are making steps in the right direction” as a “coalition of the willing” …

1 week, 5 days ago

‘No betrayal’: Ukraine breathes sigh of relief after Trump-Putin talks

Al Jazeera

Even as the war rages on, Ukrainians are reassured that the US president did not bend to Russia’s ceasefire demands. No “betrayal” of Ukraine’s interests resulted from the Trump-Putin conversation that lasted more than two hours, said Volodymyr Fesenko, head of the Penta think tank in Kyiv. Ironically, Trump and Putin agreed to implement parts of Kyiv’s peace plan, which …

2 weeks ago

Military chiefs to thrash out Ukraine peacekeeping proposal amid Russia war

Al Jazeera

Military personnel from more than 30 countries convening in the United Kingdom this week plan to thrash out the scope and scale of a ceasefire enforcement mission to Ukraine, military sources have told Al Jazeera. A Ukraine peacekeeping implementation force would require many “tens of thousands” of troops, military analysts told Al Jazeera, if it is to sit between Ukraine’s …

Live updates: Trump news; House passes funding bill as Ukraine accepts ceasefire proposal

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55 years, 2 months ago

Live updates: Trump news; House passes funding bill as Ukraine accepts ceasefire proposal

CNN

Kyiv has accepted a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire in Russia’s war, thawing relations with Washington after a tumultuous stretch in the US-Ukraine relationship. The proposal covers the entire frontline of the fighting with Russia, not just the air and sea, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said after a more than eight-hour long meeting between US and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia on …

2 weeks, 5 days ago

Russia tight-lipped on ceasefire deal as US arms to Ukraine resume

Al Jazeera

Sources claims Kremlin wary, as Poland reports that US military aid flow to Ukraine is already back up to speed. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that it’s important not to “get ahead” of the question of responding to the ceasefire proposal, and suggested that a phone call between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump to discuss the matter has not …

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Ukraine war brings a new era of geopolitical uncertainty

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While the end state of the Russia-Ukraine war is unpredictable, it is bound to hugely shape the contours of the 21st century due to the tectonic shift it has caused in the balance of power equations US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Representational Image - FP It was on February 24, 2022, that President Vladimir Putin …

2 weeks, 6 days ago

The U.S. will resume Ukraine military aid and intelligence, as Kyiv approves ceasefire

NPR

The U.S. will resume Ukraine military aid and intelligence, as Kyiv approves ceasefire toggle caption Saul Loeb/AP KYIV, Ukraine — The United States will resume sending military aid and intelligence to Ukraine after Ukraine agreed to a Trump administration proposal for a monthlong ceasefire, the U.S. and Ukraine said after talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. In a joint statement, …

3 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Best contribution to peace’: Russia hails Trump for freezing military aid to Ukraine

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Trump upended U.S. policy on Ukraine and Russia upon taking office in January, opening talks with Moscow. He added: “We will see how the situation on the ground evolves,” stressing that the US had been Ukraine’s main military supplier since Moscow launched its offensive in Ukraine in February 2023. The statement came after US President Donald Trump paused military aid …

3 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Best contribution to peace’: Russia hails Trump for freezing military aid to Ukraine

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1 month, 1 week ago

Russia seems to have time on its side as the war in Ukraine reaches its third year

Associated Press

When Russian troops rolled into Ukraine three years ago, they brought their parade uniforms with them on the push to Kyiv. “And I’m OK with that.” Changing fortunes In this image made from video released by the Russian Presidential Press Service, Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the nation in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Putin’s goals U.S. Secretary of …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘We will last six months’ if Trump pulls US military aid from Ukraine

Al Jazeera

US President Donald Trump’s recent statements and planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin raise fresh uncertainty about Washington’s support for Ukraine. Kyiv, Ukraine – Ahead of the emergency summit in Paris on Europe’s response to being excluded from US-Russia peace talks, Ukraine’s president warned of his country’s bleak future if US military aid is cut. In a move that …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine should abandon its plans to reclaim lost territory from Russia, says US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Live Mint

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on Wednesday that Ukraine’s bid for NATO membership was not a viable outcome in negotiations to end the war. “The United States does not believe that NATO membership for Ukraine is a realistic outcome of a negotiated settlement,” Hegseth said during a NATO meeting aimed at securing more military aid for Ukraine. Hegseth's remarks …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine looks to entice younger men into the military by offering special rewards

Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s Defense Ministry is offering new financial and other benefits that it hopes will attract men between ages 18 and 24 to military service, as its short-handed armed forces toil on the front line against Russia’s bigger army in the almost three-year war. Volunteers joining the new program are eligible for a one-time signing fee of 1 …

Trump’s envoy calls for territorial concessions from Russia and Ukraine to end war

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Trump’s envoy calls for territorial concessions from Russia and Ukraine to end war

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Ukraine has repeatedly said it does not want a ceasefire without obtaining security guarantees that would stop Moscow from regenerating its forces and launching another invasion in the future. AFP Photo Donald Trump’s Ukraine envoy said Sunday that both Kyiv and Moscow would have to make concessions if they are to successfully negotiate a solution to the ongoing war. In …

2 months ago

Opinion: Trump promised to end the Ukraine war, but neither side is ready

LA Times

Soldiers train in Ukraine on Thursday. Trump’s nominee as special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, pushed the goalpost for peace back “100 days” in an interview, from Inauguration Day’s Jan. 20 to early May. The strategist Edward Luttwak has estimated, “the number of male Ukrainians that annually reach military age is at least …

2 months, 1 week ago

Putin should make deal with Ukraine: Donald Trump

Deccan Chronicle

Washington: Russian President Vladimir Putin "should make a deal" with Ukraine, US President Donald Trump has said and asserted that they would meet as soon as they can. Talking to reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday, the president said, "I think he should make a deal." Called out Russian President Putin by name in the social media post on …

2 months, 1 week ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin should make deal with Ukraine, Zelenskyy ready to negotiate, says Trump

The Hindu

Russian President Vladimir Putin “should make a deal” with Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump has said and asserted that they would meet as soon as they can. Mr. Trump, who was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, said this on Truth Social on Wednesday, a social media platform owned by him. Talking to …

2 months, 1 week ago

'Honest contract': Ukraine trying to finalise recruitment reforms that will allow drafting of 18-year-olds

Firstpost

While Ukraine passed a law last year to lower the conscription age from 27 to 25, the measures have not produced the desired results. A new initiative, called the “honest contract,” is being developed to address the issue Ukraine is in the final stages of drafting recruitment reforms aimed at attracting 18- to 25-year-olds currently exempt from mobilisation, according to …

2 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine praises Trump ultimatum as ‘strong signal’ to Putin to end 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. Read our privacy policy Ukraine has praised Donald Trump’s …

2 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump to end Ukraine war and mend US-Russia ties? Vladimir Putin’s message reflects hope

Live Mint

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his oath-taking ceremony, with cautious hopes that his elevation will mend ties between the two countries and help secure lasting peace in Ukraine, potentially averting the risk of World War III. Vladimir Putin congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump and said he was open to dialogue with the new …

Biden administration set to announce ‘substantial’ final weapons package for Ukraine

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden administration set to announce ‘substantial’ final weapons package for Ukraine

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is set to announce a massive, final weapons aid package for Ukraine as part of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s visit to Germany on Thursday to meet with representatives of about 50 partner nations who have come to Ukraine’s defense since Russia invaded nearly three years ago, two senior defense officials said. There likely would be …

3 months ago

Biden pledges USD 2.5 billion military aid for Ukraine as Trump set to take office | Kyiv's response

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Before leaving office next month, US President Joe Biden has announced nearly USD 2.5 billion of military aid to Ukraine. The package also encompasses USD 1.22 billion in longer-term weapons packages, which would be put on contract through the separate Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, or USAI. Here's what Biden said Biden said that all longer-term USAI funds were spent, while …

3 months ago

US to send $1.25 billion in weapons to Ukraine, in push to get aid out before leaving office

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The United States is expected to announce that it will send $1.25 billion in military assistance to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Friday, as the Biden administration pushes to get as much aid to Kyiv as possible before leaving office on Jan. 20. The new aid comes as Russia has launched a barrage of attacks against Ukraine’s power facilities …

3 months ago

US to send $1.25 billion in weapons to Ukraine, in push to get aid out before leaving office

The Independent

Russia Ukraine war latest: Moscow claims assassination attempts foiled as Biden pledges more weapons to Kyiv

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3 months ago

Russia Ukraine war latest: Moscow claims assassination attempts foiled as Biden pledges more weapons to Kyiv

The Independent

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3 months ago

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

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin's praise for Trump: Kremlin says Donald's call not to fire US missiles into Russia shows he 'understands what is escalating the situation' in Ukraine

Daily Mail

The Kremlin has praised US President-elect Donald Trump's opposition to Ukraine firing US-supplied weapons into Russia. It comes after the incoming US president criticised Ukraine's use of US supplied missiles in a Time magazine interview published Thursday, suggesting he could alter US policy towards Ukraine. The Kremlin has praised US President-elect Donald Trump 's opposition to Ukraine firing US-supplied weapons …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

US unveils $500m military aid for Ukraine as Russia closes in on key city

Al Jazeera

Outgoing Biden administration eager to fast-track more packages before aid-sceptic Trump takes office early next year. The United States will give $500m in military aid to Ukraine as part of an 11th-hour push by outgoing President Joe Biden to bolster the country’s defences before he leaves office early next year. Russian attacks continue In parallel, Ukraine’s air force reported on …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia intensifies assaults on Ukraine ahead of Trump’s inauguration

Al Jazeera

Moscow’s troops are on the attack in an apparent bid to strengthen the president-elect’s argument against further aiding Ukraine. “President Trump seeks peace and an end to ‘never-ending wars’ that benefit entrenched elites,” said Demetries Andrew Grimes, a former US naval officer, aviator and diplomat who supports Trump. “The American people made it clear by electing Trump that they desire …

Biden admin says it is surging deliveries to Ukraine as Trump criticizes decision to allow US weapons to strike inside Russia

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden admin says it is surging deliveries to Ukraine as Trump criticizes decision to allow US weapons to strike inside Russia

CNN

CNN — The Biden administration is working to surge deliveries of weapons to Ukraine in its final days in office in a concerted effort to put Kyiv on a strong footing going into 2025, according to a senior administration official. The senior administration official told CNN that the administration is pouring resources into getting previously announced weapons for Ukraine into …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden admin says it is surging deliveries to Ukraine as Trump criticizes decision to allow US weapons to strike inside Russia

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

US warns Russia may use new lethal missile against Ukraine again soon

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Russia could launch its lethal new intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine again soon, the Pentagon said Wednesday, as both sides wrestle for a battlefield advantage that will give them leverage in any negotiations to end the nearly 3-year war. Sabrina Singh, Pentagon spokeswoman, told reporters in a briefing that an attack could be carried out “in the coming …

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

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent

3 months, 3 weeks 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, …

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden trying to ‘put Ukraine in the strongest possible position’ with new aid package, White House says

CNN

CNN — The Biden administration is rushing assistance to Ukraine in an effort to put Kyiv “in the strongest possible position” as Russia steps up its attacks and President Joe Biden prepares to leave office in less than two months. “Today, we are announcing a $725 million security assistance package for Ukraine, which includes substantial quantities of artillery, rockets, and …

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukrainians condemn US call to lower conscription age amid Russia’s war

Al Jazeera

4 months ago

Analysis: Trump’s Ukraine envoy has a plan to end the war that Putin may revel in

CNN

CNN — In a single post, the president-elect told the world what the end of the Ukraine war might look like. “Together, we will secure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, and Make America, and the World, SAFE AGAIN!” By appointing Keith Kellogg as his special envoy to Ukraine, Donald Trump has also chosen a very specific, pre-announced plan for the thorniest foreign …

4 months ago

White House Pressing Ukraine To Draft 18-Year-Olds So It Has Enough Troops To Fight Russia

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LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s administration is urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of those as young as 18. A senior Biden administration official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the private consultations, said Wednesday that …

4 months ago

Biden to leave Trump with billions for Ukraine weapons

Live Mint

The Biden administration doesn’t have enough time left to use the billions of dollars lawmakers have authorized to arm Ukraine, U.S. and congressional officials said, leaving in President-Elect Donald Trump’s hands what to do with the remaining money. The administration still has more than $6.5 billion left in what is known as drawdown authority, which allows the Defense Department to …

4 months ago

Ahead of Trump's inauguration, Biden readying $725 million arms aid package for Ukraine: Report

Firstpost

Ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, outgoing President Joe Biden is preparing a $725 million arms aid package for Ukraine, including anti-tank weapons, drones, Stinger missiles, and cluster munitions US President Joe Biden’s administration is preparing a $725 million weapons package for Ukraine, two US officials said on Wednesday, as the outgoing president seeks to bolster the government in …

4 months ago

White House tells Ukraine to lower age of conscription from 25 to 18 to boost the size of its military and stay in the fight with Russia

Daily Mail

The White House is urging Ukraine to quickly lower the age of conscription from 25 to 18 to boost the size of its military and stay in the fight with Russia. Ukrainian servicemen overcome an obstacle course during military training on November 24 Ukrainian troops survey the site of a Russian missile strike on the city's Kyivskyi, November 25 Rescuers …

4 months ago

Ukraine urged to lower army conscription age in fight against Russia

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. A senior Biden administration official, who spoke on the …

4 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: US reportedly pressing Kyiv to reduce drafting age from 25 to 18

Firstpost

For over two and a half years, Russia’s relentless offensive has severely depleted many Ukrainian units. Reinforcements are scarce, leaving some soldiers exhausted and demoralised Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and US President Joe Biden attend a Ukraine Compact meeting, on the sidelines of the NATO's 75th anniversary summit in Washington, US. AP cited a senior Biden administration official as saying …

White House pressing Ukraine to draft 18-year-olds so it has enough troops to battle Russia

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4 months ago

White House pressing Ukraine to draft 18-year-olds so it has enough troops to battle Russia

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s administration is urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of those as young as 18. A senior Biden administration official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the private consultations, said Wednesday that the outgoing Democratic …

4 months ago

White House pressing Ukraine to draft 18-year-olds so they have enough troops to battle Russia

LA Times

Fellow soldiers carry a coffin of leading actor of the music and drama theater Petro Velykiy, 48, who was killed in a battle with Russian troops in Russia’s Kursk region, during a farewell ceremony in Chernyhiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday. President Biden’s administration is urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its …

Russia vows response after Ukraine fires long-range US missiles

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4 months, 1 week ago

Russia vows response after Ukraine fires long-range US missiles

New Indian Express

KYIV: Russia warned on Tuesday that it would respond after Ukraine fired longer-range US missiles at its territory for the first time, as President Vladimir Putin issued a nuclear threat on the 1,000th day of the war. A senior official told AFP that a strike on Russia's Bryansk region earlier on Tuesday "was carried out by ATACMS missiles" -- a …

4 months, 1 week ago

US will send Ukraine at least $275 million in new weapons in push to bolster Kyiv before Trump

The Independent

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Zelensky tells Trump to 'force Russia into peace' after furious US President said he was 'p***ed off' with Putin and threatened to cripple Moscow's economy if Kremlin leader keeps stalling on a deal t

Daily Mail

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has implored US president Donald Trump to 'force Russia into peace', after the Republican admitted he was 'p***** off' with Russian despot Vladimir Putin. Trump repeatedly said he is 'p***** off' at Putin for questioning Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's credibility and legitimacy after he insisted this week the war torn country needs new leadership. U.S. President …

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Trump ‘angry’ with Putin and threatens tariffs on Russian oil over Ukraine

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1 day, 9 hours ago

Trump ‘angry’ with Putin and threatens tariffs on Russian oil over Ukraine

Al Jazeera

Trump warns of 25 percent US tariffs on Russian oil, urging Putin to halt Ukraine bloodshed in tense diplomatic standoff. US President Donald Trump has said he is “p****d off” at his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and has threatened to impose secondary sanctions on Russian oil if Moscow does not agree to a ceasefire to end the war in Ukraine. …

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1 day, 13 hours ago

Ukraine's Zelensky slams Russia for inadequate response on US truce plans

Hindustan Times

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that Russia's response to US ceasefire efforts had been inadequate "for too long", and that Moscow needed to be pressured into a peace deal. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy slammed Russia for taking too long and responding inadequately to the truce plans outlined by the US Both Moscow and Kyiv agreed to the concept of …

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2 days, 5 hours ago

Ukrainians expect Russia to launch a fresh offensive to strengthen its negotiating position

Hindustan Times

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces are preparing to launch a fresh military offensive in the coming weeks to maximize the pressure on Ukraine and strengthen the Kremlin's negotiating position in ceasefire talks, Ukrainian government and military analysts said. Ukrainians expect Russia to launch a fresh offensive to strengthen its negotiating position The move could give Russian President Vladimir Putin every …

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Putin demands Zelensky resigns to speed up peace deal... but Ukraine accuses him of 'crazy' delay tactics

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2 days, 7 hours ago

Putin demands Zelensky resigns to speed up peace deal... but Ukraine accuses him of 'crazy' delay tactics

Daily Mail

Vladimir Putin has demanded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky resigns in order to accelerate a peace deal. Ukrainian officials said Putin's 'crazy' comments were yet another example of the Russian leader delaying a peace deal which is reportedly being negotiated by U.S. President Donald Trump. Vladimir Putin has demanded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky resigns in order to accelerate a peace deal …

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2 days, 9 hours ago

Five in Ukraine killed in drone strikes as Russia claims advances on ground

Al Jazeera

Kyiv and Moscow have stepped up their aerial attacks as US pushes the warring parties to agree on a ceasefire. A Russian drone attack has killed at least four people and wounded 21 in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, damaging high-rise buildings and triggering fires in a hotel and homes, the regional governor said, as Moscow claims to have …

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'Reserve the right to...': Kremlin threatens to withdraw from US-brokered energy moratorium amid ongoing attacks

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2 days, 20 hours ago

'Reserve the right to...': Kremlin threatens to withdraw from US-brokered energy moratorium amid ongoing attacks

Firstpost

Russia reserves the right to withdraw from a US-brokered moratorium on Moscow and Kyiv striking each other’s energy infrastructure if Ukraine continues to attack such targets, the Kremlin warned on Friday The Kremlin on Friday said that Russia reserves the right to withdraw from a US-brokered moratorium on Moscow and Kyiv attacking each other’s energy infrastructure if Ukraine continues its …

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2 days, 21 hours ago

Putin, Erdogan discuss reviving Black Sea deal as Moscow eyes ‘transitional administration’ in Ukraine

Firstpost

The call took place the day after European nations agreed to ramp up sanctions on Russia over its three-year war on Ukraine, as Washington separately pursued its own peace initiative through direct talks with Moscow. The Turkish president also addressed Black Sea security, assuring Putin that Ankara would take measures to safeguard commercial navigation, which he said would support broader …

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Putin vows to 'finish off' Ukraine and mocks Britain for its economy and small armed forces - as Trump is accused of 'holding a gun to Zelensky's head'

Daily Mail

Vladimir Putin vowed to 'finish off' Ukraine while standing aboard a brand new Russian nuclear submarine during a visit to an Arctic naval base yesterday. Russia's President Vladimir Putin meets with submariners as he visits the Russian nuclear-powered submarine Arkhangelsk in the Arctic Circle port city of Murmansk on March 27, 2025 Sailors line up during a ceremony as Russian …

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Putin suggests temporary administration for Ukraine to end war

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3 days, 5 hours ago

Putin suggests temporary administration for Ukraine to end war

Deccan Chronicle

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Ukraine be placed under a form of temporary administration to allow for new elections and the signature of key accords to reach a settlement in the war, Russian news agencies reported early on Friday.Putin's comments, during a visit to the northern port of Murmansk, come amid U.S. attempts to forge a settlement to the conflict …

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3 days, 6 hours ago

Putin proposes formation of new govt in Kyiv, calls for elections in Ukraine before truce talks

Firstpost

Putin was speaking in the northern port of Murmansk, where he argued that his new ally, US President Donald Trump sincerely wants to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war Ukraine war WorldRussia & Central Asia Putin proposes putting Ukraine under temporary UN control to hold elections The Russian president also said Trump ‘sincerely’ wanted to end the long-running war Reading Time: …

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Revealed: Donald Trump's proposed minerals deal with Ukraine... and how US President is 'holding a gun to Zelensky's head'

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3 days, 7 hours ago

Revealed: Donald Trump's proposed minerals deal with Ukraine... and how US President is 'holding a gun to Zelensky's head'

Daily Mail

It has been revealed that the latest update to the proposed minerals deal between Donald Trump and Ukraine has been compared to holding a gun to Volodymyr Zelensky's head. A United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund would control Ukraine's natural resources including critical minerals and natural gas. The plan hands America unprecedented control over the sale of the war torn nation's …

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3 days, 9 hours ago

Russia’s Putin says North Korea, BRICS should join Ukraine ceasefire talks

Al Jazeera

The Russian president suggests Ukraine be placed under ‘temporary administration’ of the United Nations as part of a peace deal. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Ukraine could be placed under a “temporary administration” as part of a peace process that could include help from North Korea and other Moscow allies, according to Russian state media. Among Putin’s many suggestions …

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3 days, 9 hours ago

Russia suffers ‘heavy losses’ in east Ukraine amid shaky limited ceasefire

Al Jazeera

The rival sides trade accusations of ceasefire violations while top Russian officials strive to discredit Zelenskyy. “Despite Zelensky’s public statement … the regime continued to strike at the energy infrastructure of the Russian Federation,” said Russia’s Ministry of Defence. As the agreement was announced, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov denounced Zelenskyy in an interview with Russia’s Channel One, saying, “We …

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy cautious on new US minerals deal proposal

Al Jazeera

Kyiv to assess US proposal on minerals deal, noting major differences from earlier framework shared in bilateral talks. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that a new proposal that would give the United States access to Ukraine’s critical minerals differs significantly from the previous draft proposed by Washington, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported. Navigating an acceptable path forward on the issue is …

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3 days, 9 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,128

Al Jazeera

Here is the roundup of key events as of Friday, March 28. Fighting Kyiv’s air force said it shot down 42 of the 85 Russian drones launched at Ukraine in an overnight attack, including a Russian Iskander-M ballistic missile attack. Russia’s FSB security service accused Ukrainian spy agencies of trying to recruit Russian citizens to collect military intelligence under the …

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3 days, 9 hours ago

Putin suggests putting Ukraine under U.N.-sponsored external governance

LA Times

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed Friday to temporarily put Ukraine under external governance as part of efforts to reach a peaceful settlement, in remarks that reflected the Kremlin leader’s determination to achieve his war goals. Putin claimed that any agreement that is signed with the current Ukrainian government could be challenged by its successors and said new elections could be …

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Ceasefire on the horizon, blood on the ground: The human cost of war in Russia and Ukraine

India Today

After months of brutal fighting, Ukraine and Russia have agreed to sign their first limited ceasefire deal, aimed at pausing strikes in the Black Sea and on energy targets. Here are some key facts: The new agreement establishes a 30-day ceasefire in the Black Sea and a strike ban targeting energy infrastructure Since the full-scale invasion began on February 24, …

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France pledges $2 bn military aid to Ukraine ahead of key summit in Paris

Firstpost

France has announced a new €2 billion military aid package for Ukraine, including missiles, air defence systems, armoured vehicles, and ammunition. France pledges $2 billion military aid to Ukraine ahead of key summit in Paris. File image/Reuters France has announced a new military aid package worth 2 billion euros for Ukraine, The Kyiv Independent reported. Earlier, UK Prime Minister Keir …

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4 days, 8 hours ago

No peace deal until you return our thousands of abducted children, Ukraine tells the Kremlin

Daily Mail

Kyiv has told the Kremlin that there will be no peace unless Russia returns thousands of abducted children, a Ukrainian government adviser has revealed. Meanwhile, a joint statement from the US and the Ukraine following the talks in Saudi Arabia said that Washington was: 'committed to helping achieve the exchange of prisoners of war, the release of civilian detainees, and …

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Macron says proposed European force for Ukraine could ’respond’ if attacked by Russia

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4 days, 8 hours ago

Macron says proposed European force for Ukraine could ’respond’ if attacked by Russia

The Hindu

French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that a proposed European armed force for possible deployment in Ukraine in tandem with an eventual peace deal could “respond” to a Russian attack if Moscow launched one. “Our soldiers, when they are engaged and deployed, are there to react and respond to the decisions of the commander in chief and, if they are …

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Zelensky says 'Putin will die soon' and vows 'it will come to an end' - as rumours of the Russian dictator's health gather steam

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Zelensky says 'Putin will die soon' and vows 'it will come to an end' - as rumours of the Russian dictator's health gather steam

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that Vladimir Putin 'will die soon' amid rumours that the Russian leader is battling poor health. During last night's interview Zelensky also claimed that Putin is trying 'hit the European Union from within' in reference to more Russian friendly members of the bloc such as Hungary. Macron, alongside Zelensky, will welcome European leaders today …

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Macron says France, UK push for troop deployment in Ukraine despite disagreement

India Today

France and Britain will continue to forge ahead with plans to deploy troops in Ukraine to defend an eventual peace deal with Russia but only some other nations want to take part, French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday after a summit of countries that have been mulling the proposal. The French leader said “several” nations other than France and Britain …

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Putin will die soon: Zelenskyy's bold claim amid Russian leader's health rumours

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Putin will die soon: Zelenskyy's bold claim amid Russian leader's health rumours

India Today

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a bold claim, said his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin "will die soon" and it would bring an end to the war between the two nations. Zelenskyy's remarks, during an interview in Paris, come amid widespread speculation about the Russian President's health. "He will die soon, and that's a fact, and it will come to an …

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French president says not all European allies agree on a proposed force for Ukraine

LA Times

French President Emmanuel Macron, second left, greets Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky during arrivals for a summit on Ukraine at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Thursday. Ukraine’s European allies did not all agree Thursday on the proposed deployment of troops in the country to back up an eventual peace deal and only some want to take part, French President Emmanuel …

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Moscow to Kyiv via Washington

Hindustan Times

The US-brokered agreement between Russia and Ukraine to halt military strikes on commercial shipping in the Black Sea and to pause attacks on energy infrastructure represents a glimmer of hope after more than three years of war triggered by Moscow’s military aggression in February 2022. For several weeks, the US has held separate talks with Russian and Ukrainian negotiators to …

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NATO issues WW3 threat to Putin: 'Fierce' Western alliance will unleash its 'full force' in 'devastating' response if Russia attacks 'Poland or other ally', new chief warns

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NATO issues WW3 threat to Putin: 'Fierce' Western alliance will unleash its 'full force' in 'devastating' response if Russia attacks 'Poland or other ally', new chief warns

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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has issued a stark warning to Vladimir Putin, promising a 'devastating' response should Russia launch any attack on Poland or another member state. A Swedish artillery team fires a projectile from an Archer self-propelled Howitzer during the NATO 'Exercise Lightning Strike' on November 20, 2024 NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk …

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Is Putin 'dragging his feet' on full ceasefire? Trump thinks so

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Russian leader Vladimir Putin appears to be ‘dragging his feet’ in ceasefire talks with Ukraine, said US President Donald Trump as Russia has rejected the Black Sea ceasefire agreement and added a slew of demands Russian leader Vladimir Putin is just buying team with ceasefire talks and now US President Donald Trump appears to agree as well. ‘It could be …

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US intelligence: Ukraine and Russia likely to extend war rather than accept bad peace deal

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The annual intelligence report said that Putin believes that “positive battlefield trends allow for some strategic patience, and for Ukraine, conceding territory or neutrality to Russia without substantial security guarantees from the West could prompt domestic backlash and future insecurity” The Ukrainian Armed Forces fires a 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops in a front line in Kherson region, …

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Ukraine has a Trump strategy

Live Mint

Under President Biden, the U.S. pledged support for Ukraine for “as long as it takes," and it seemed that military aid and assistance from North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies would guarantee Ukraine’s resilience. With advice from British and French diplomats, Ukrainian officials came to a critical understanding: They needed to engage with Mr. Trump’s diplomacy, demonstrate their willingness to cooperate, …

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Trump accuses Putin of dragging ceasefire, Ukraine spots Russia's 'manipulation'

India Today

In a rare shift since beginning his second term in the White House, US President Donald Trump has now expressed the belief that Vladimir Putin is deliberately stalling efforts to finalise a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine, despite Washington's ongoing mediation. "I think that Russia wants to see an end to it, but it could be they're dragging their feet," Trump …

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Russia and Ukraine agree to stop fighting in the Black Sea

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Russia and Ukraine agree to stop fighting in the Black Sea toggle caption Alexey Pavlishak/Reuters The White House said Russia and Ukraine agreed to a tentative ceasefire in the Black Sea region — the result of three days of marathon talks in Riyadh this week that marked the latest in U.S. efforts to negotiate an end to the war in …

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Kremlin Says It Won’t Give Details of Talks With US Over Ukraine

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The Kremlin said it won’t disclose details of 12 hours of negotiations between Russian and US officials in Saudi Arabia, sowing confusion about progress toward securing at least a partial ceasefire in the war in Ukraine. Peskov spoke after US and Ukrainian officials held a second round of talks in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Tuesday, following discussions on Sunday …

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On US visit, Estonia warns of Putin 'upper hand' through talks

Hindustan Times

Estonia's top diplomat said that Russia has gained an upper hand after President Donald Trump initiated talks to end the Ukraine war and suggested the United States consider a time limit if no progress. On US visit, Estonia warns of Putin 'upper hand' through talks Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna and his counterparts from Latvia and Lithuania met jointly Tuesday …

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Big breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine war; US says both have agreed to Black Sea ceasefire

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Big breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine war; US says both have agreed to Black Sea ceasefire

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The United States announced on Tuesday that it has reached separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea. While Russia has agreed for a Black sea ceasefire, it has, however, said that Moscow does not trust Ukraine's President Zelensky. Russia said it could therefore only sign a Black Sea deal if Washington issued an …

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Ukraine and Russia agree to Black Sea ceasefire in US-brokered deal

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With President Donald Trump pushing for a rapid end to the war that has killed tens of thousands of people, US negotiators met separately over three days in the Saudi capital Riyadh with delegations from Kyiv and Russia. A White House statement confirmed that both nations committed to “ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force, and prevent the use …

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Negotiations on a Ukraine ceasefire enter third day in Saudi Arabia with renewed US-Ukraine talks

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Negotiations on a Ukraine ceasefire enter third day in Saudi Arabia with renewed US-Ukraine talks

Hindustan Times

KYIV, Ukraine — A series of separate meetings between American, Russian and Ukrainian interlocutors entered their third day on Tuesday as U.S. negotiators shuttled back to discussions with their Ukrainian counterparts in the Saudi capital, a continuation of talks with Kyiv officials that began Sunday over a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. Negotiations on a Ukraine ceasefire enter third day in …

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US & Russia Discuss Demarcation Lines, Power Plant Control In Ceasefire Talks

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US envoys had talks with Russia on Monday, following separate talks with a team from Kyiv, focusing on a proposed partial ceasefire in Ukraine's three-year war. While speaking about the other issues on the table, Trump said, that they were “talking about territory” and “lines of demarcation, talking about power, power plant ownership.” US Control Over Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant …

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Zelensky claims Putin 'influences' White House policy with propaganda and says US officials 'take him at his word' - as peace talks between Russia and Trump administration begin

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Zelensky claims Putin 'influences' White House policy with propaganda and says US officials 'take him at his word' - as peace talks between Russia and Trump administration begin

Daily Mail

Russia has been 'influencing' White House policy with propaganda about the Ukraine war, Volodymyr Zelensky claimed last night. In an interview released as peace talks began, the Ukrainian president pointed to a 'pattern' of high-level officials in Donald Trump's administration taking Vladimir Putin at his word – including claims that Kyiv did not want the war to end. Russia has …

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Ukraine, Russia have agreed on Black Sea ceasefire: White House

India Today

The United States announced on Tuesday that it has reached separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea and to prohibit strikes on energy facilities in both nations. Here's the White House statement on Russia: "The United States and Russia have agreed to ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force, and prevent the …

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Dramatic breakthrough out of reach: China Daily editorial

China Daily

A general view of the Ritz-Carlton hotel, where talks between Russia and US are being held aimed at ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 24, 2025. The recent talks between US and Russian delegations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offer a glimmer of hope that progress is being made toward at least a limited ceasefire …

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Russia and Ukraine agree to halt Black Sea attacks, US says

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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hails the agreement as ‘the right steps’ as Russian foreign minister says Moscow will need ‘guarantees’. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the entire agreement was effective immediately, but Moscow said the Black Sea truce would only take effect once certain sanctions were lifted, including those targeting its state-owned agricultural bank, and that the pause in attacks …

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Trump expects US-Ukraine critical minerals deal soon, says power plant ownership talks underway

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Trump also told reporters as he met his Cabinet that the United States is talking to Ukraine about the potential for American firms owning Ukrainian power plants. US President Donald Trump said Monday that he expects a US-Ukraine revenue-sharing agreement on Ukrainian critical minerals will be finalised soon. Speaking to reporters during a Cabinet meeting, Trump also noted that discussions …

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Putin blitzes Ukrainian civilians with missiles as his envoys discuss 'peace' with Trump's representatives in Saudi Arabia

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Dozens of people were wounded in fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy today, local officials said, as Russian envoys met with Trump administration representatives in Saudi Arabia to discuss prospects for peace. Smoke billows after the strike on Sumy earlier today Rescuers and volunteers evacuate a wounded person from an apartment building damaged during a Russian missile …

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US holds separate talks with Russians after meeting Ukrainians to discuss a potential ceasefire

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US holds separate talks with Russians after meeting Ukrainians to discuss a potential ceasefire

Hindustan Times

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. negotiators worked on a proposed partial ceasefire in Ukraine on Monday, meeting with representatives from Russia a day after holding separate talks with the Ukrainian team. Grigory Karasin, head of the foreign affairs committee in the Russian parliament’s upper house and a participant in Monday’s talks, told the Interfax news agency the negotiations were …

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US, Russia hold ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia as Ukraine war rages on

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US, Russia hold ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia as Ukraine war rages on

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Ukraine and Russia agreed in principle Wednesday to a limited ceasefire after U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with the countries’ leaders, but the parties have offered different views of what targets would be off-limits to attack and accused each other of undermining efforts to reach a pause. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and …

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US, Ukraine delegations wrap ceasefire talks in Riyadh – it's Russia's turn to respond

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US, Ukraine delegations wrap ceasefire talks in Riyadh – it's Russia's turn to respond

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The delegations from both nations discussed the future of the Russian-occupied nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia, Europe’s largest facility. The nuclear plant was also mentioned in US President Donald Trump’s remarks about negotiations to end the war Ukraine's Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov as he attends the Ukrainian and US delegations meeting in Jeddah, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. …

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US, Russian officials hold ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia amid continued Ukraine conflict

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US, Russian officials hold ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia amid continued Ukraine conflict

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Trump envoy Steve Witkoff voiced optimism that any agreement struck would pave the way for a ‘full-on’ ceasefire The Ritz-Carlton hotel in Riyadh where talks are underway with US mediation to try to reach a ceasefire in the Russia Ukraine war. Trump envoy Steve Witkoff voiced optimism that any agreement struck would pave the way for a “full-on” ceasefire. Peskov …

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Ukraine, US hold ‘productive’ talks in Riyadh, discuss ceasefire with Russia

Hindustan Times

Ukrainian and US officials held talks in Riyadh, resuming efforts to end Russia’s full-scale invasion as President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire. Ukrainian and US delegates met in Riyadh to discuss a ceasefire The discussion on Sunday in Saudi Arabia was “productive and focused,” and “addressed key points including energy,” Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on social media. …

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