In Graphics | How tensions between Russia and Ukraine started long before the war
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In Graphics | How tensions between Russia and Ukraine started long before the war

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Today marks three years since Russia invaded Ukraine. We look back at how tensions between the two sides have been simmering for decades Soldiers walk amid destroyed Russian tanks in Bucha, in the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine. The bloodiest war in Europe since World War II, it has had several implications for not just the two countries concerned but the rest of the world as well. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine three years ago under the guise of a “special military operation” and in opposition to Kyiv’s Nato ambitions, unleashed a bloody war and a significant geopolitical crisis affecting numerous nations.

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Daily Mail  

Ceasefire: even the word is ominous. But one thing is certain: when the Kremlin is ready, Russia will renege in the most bloodthirsty fashion, writes Sir Richard Shirreff I predict there will be war in two years at the outside, unless we do what is needed to deter Russia, says Sir Richard Shirreff As well as the possibility of the …

Military leaders discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force as partial ceasefire plans are worked out
2 days, 21 hours 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, …

Trump says Ukraine truce bid 'on track' after Zelensky call
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3 days, 6 hours ago

Trump says Ukraine truce bid 'on track' after Zelensky call

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: US President Donald Trump hailed a "very good" call with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky Wednesday, a day after Russia's Vladimir Putin agreed to temporarily halt attacks on Kyiv's power plants. Trump said efforts to secure a full ceasefire in Russia's three-year-old invasion remained "on track" despite the fact that his call with Putin failed to produce any broader peace deal. …

Military leaders discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force as partial ceasefire plans are worked out
3 days, 7 hours 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” …

The Trump-Putin phone call gave the Kremlin leader a chance to pivot away from the war in Ukraine
3 days, 13 hours ago

The Trump-Putin phone call gave the Kremlin leader a chance to pivot away from the war in Ukraine

Associated Press  

They talked about the fighting in Ukraine, of course. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit In this photo taken from video distributed by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Thursday, March 13, 2025, a Russian soldier patrols an area in Sudzha in the Kursk region of Russia, after it was taken …

Trump and Zelenskyy wrap up call a day after talks with Russia about possible ceasefire
3 days, 14 hours ago

Trump and Zelenskyy wrap up call a day after talks with Russia about possible ceasefire

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke for about an hour Wednesday morning, the U.S. leader said, a day after he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mr. Zelenskyy said earlier that a vow by Mr. Putin not to attack energy infrastructure was “very much at odds with reality” following an overnight barrage of drone strikes across the …

Russia Ukraine Trump: Zelensky has a real chance to end the war, if he can accept these harsh realities.
55 years, 2 months ago

Russia Ukraine Trump: Zelensky has a real chance to end the war, if he can accept these harsh realities.

Slate  

This article was originally featured in Foreign Policy, the magazine of global politics and ideas. According to Milley, Ukraine now found itself bogged down in a stalemate, and its best option was to seize a “window of opportunity for negotiation.” Related From Slate Maybe Trump Wants to Help Ukraine After All Milley’s analysis recalled Prussian Gen. Carl von Clausewitz’s oft-quoted …

A US-mediated peace in Ukraine
3 days, 17 hours ago

A US-mediated peace in Ukraine

Hindustan Times  

The conditional ceasefire agreement that Washington and Moscow are discussing is the most serious attempt to de-escalate the three-year-long war between Russia and Ukraine. Under it, Russia will desist from bombing Ukraine’s energy infrastructure for the next 30 days provided the West accedes to Moscow’s long list of demands, including suspension of all military aid to Kyiv. Any pause in …

Putin woos Trump with a partial ceasefire and big geopolitical deal
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4 days, 2 hours ago

Putin woos Trump with a partial ceasefire and big geopolitical deal

Hindustan Times  

IF DONALD TRUMP hoped that Vladimir Putin would accept his call for an immediate 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine during their telephone call on March 18th, he was disappointed. The read-out produced by the Russian side after the call lavished praise on Mr Trump “for his desire to help achieve the noble goal of ending hostilities and human losses”. Critically, Mr …

Trump, Putin Agree to Ceasefire on Ukraine’s Energy Sites
4 days, 5 hours ago

Trump, Putin Agree to Ceasefire on Ukraine’s Energy Sites

Deccan Chronicle  

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed during a lengthy call Tuesday to an immediate pause in strikes against energy infrastructure in the Ukraine war, but the Russian leader stopped short of backing a broader 30-day pause in fighting that the U.S. administration is pressing for.The White House described it as the first step in a “movement …

How to decode a head-spinning few days of Ukraine war diplomacy
4 days, 7 hours ago

How to decode a head-spinning few days of Ukraine war diplomacy

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump’s calls with President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelensky this week represent the most intense diplomacy aimed at ending the war in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion three years ago. But it’s better than a few weeks ago when he was calling Zelensky a “dictator.” After his calls with Putin and Zelensky, Trump’s dream of a …

In Ukraine and Gaza, Trump finds out that ending wars is tougher than it looks
4 days, 7 hours ago

In Ukraine and Gaza, Trump finds out that ending wars is tougher than it looks

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump is finding out that campaign trail bravura over peace deals can’t yield quick wins as wars rage. The US president’s call with a largely intransigent Russian President Vladimir Putin as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned to full-scale war highlighted two leaders whose own political priorities will likely supersede his own. Trump insists a peace …

Trump-Putin call: What they agreed to and what’s next for Ukraine war
4 days, 7 hours ago

Trump-Putin call: What they agreed to and what’s next for Ukraine war

Al Jazeera  

Putin agreed to a 30-day halt of attacks on energy infrastructure during a call with Trump but did not agree to an immediate ceasefire. Russia and Ukraine are trading blame for continued air attacks on civilian targets in Ukrainian regions Sumy and Donetsk and on energy targets in Russia’s Krasnodar since Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a 30-day halt …

‘No betrayal’: Ukraine breathes sigh of relief after Trump-Putin talks
4 days, 7 hours 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 …

'They're trying to pander': Expert skeptical of Russia deal amid Trump's 'ceasefire' boast
4 days, 11 hours ago

'They're trying to pander': Expert skeptical of Russia deal amid Trump's 'ceasefire' boast

Raw Story  

Vladimir Putin did not agree to an absolute ceasefire with Ukraine when he spoke by phone with President Donald Trump on Tuesday, as was the U.S. administration's goal. Trump posted to Truth Social shortly after the call, "My phone conversation today with President Putin of Russia was a very good and productive one. Many elements of a Contract for Peace …

Trump, Putin begin high-stakes call with Ukraine peace deal on the line
4 days, 16 hours ago

Trump, Putin begin high-stakes call with Ukraine peace deal on the line

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have begun a highly anticipated call as the US administration looks to persuade the Russian leader to sign-off on a 30-day ceasefire proposal as a possible pathway to end the war. Ceasefire on the table Trump is seeking to convince Putin to formally accept the 30-day truce, which Ukrainian officials agreed to last …

Ukraine Cease-Fire Hinges on Trump Call With Putin
5 days ago

Ukraine Cease-Fire Hinges on Trump Call With Putin

Hindustan Times  

President Trump told reporters that he would use his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to save Ukrainian soldiers who are ‘deep in trouble.’ WASHINGTON—President Trump’s hopes of getting Moscow to agree to a 30-day cease-fire with Ukraine are pinned to a phone call planned for Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is likely to push for territorial …

Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire, but Zelenskyy is skeptical that Russia is ready for peace
Top News
5 days, 3 hours ago

Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire, but Zelenskyy is skeptical that Russia is ready for peace

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is set to hold talks on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he looks to get buy-in on a U.S. ceasefire proposal that he hopes can create a pathway to ending Russia’s devastating war on Ukraine. And I think we’ll be able to do it.” In preparation for the Trump-Putin call, White House special …

Putin and Trump will speak about Ukraine war on March 18
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Putin and Trump will speak about Ukraine war on March 18

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in a possible pivot point in efforts to end the war in Ukraine and an opportunity for President Trump to continue reorienting American foreign policy. President Trump disclosed the upcoming conversation to reporters while flying from Florida to Washington on Air Force One on Sunday evening, while …

Trump-Putin phone call on Tuesday: Could a secret deal for Ukraine emerge from ‘very good friends’ conversation?
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Trump-Putin phone call on Tuesday: Could a secret deal for Ukraine emerge from ‘very good friends’ conversation?

Live Mint  

Trump-Putin phone call on Tuesday: All eyes are on Tuesday's scheduled phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin as the two leaders prepare to discuss the complex situation in Ukraine. Donald Trump, who has made significant diplomatic moves over the weekend, indicated that the discussion would focus on issues like territorial divisions and energy infrastructure, …

Putin just called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine, with the Russian art of the ‘no’ deal
5 days, 7 hours ago

Putin just called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine, with the Russian art of the ‘no’ deal

CNN  

CNN — A “no” is not a “yes” when it is a “maybe,” a “probably not,” or an “only if.” This is the painfully predictable lesson the Trump administration’s first real foray into wartime diplomacy with the Kremlin has dealt. On Tuesday, they got – after a theatrical week-long wait and hundreds more lives lost – a relatively small prisoner …

Putin just called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine, with the Russian art of the ‘no’ deal
5 days, 7 hours ago

Putin just called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine, with the Russian art of the ‘no’ deal

CNN  

CNN — A “no” is not a “yes” when it is a “maybe,” a “probably not,” or an “only if.” This is the painfully predictable lesson the Trump administration’s first real foray into wartime diplomacy with the Kremlin has dealt. On Tuesday, they got – after a theatrical week-long wait and hundreds more lives lost – a relatively small prisoner …

Putin may well get what he wants in Ukraine
5 days, 7 hours ago

Putin may well get what he wants in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

The Russian president is quite close to drawing a thick red line in Eastern Europe that the West will have to respect. The discussions on the nuclear plant are a good sign because they indicate a shift to realistically attainable concessions the West and Ukraine could extract from Russia as opposed to the entirely unrealistic demands of NATO boots on …

Trump-Putin phone call ends after 2 hours, Ukraine ceasefire likely discussed
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5 days, 7 hours ago

Trump-Putin phone call ends after 2 hours, Ukraine ceasefire likely discussed

India Today  

A crucial phone call between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin lasted for over two hours on Tuesday. The talks came days after Trump proposed a 30-day ceasefire plan for the Ukraine war, and Putin said he was "in favour" but wanted details sorted out. The ceasefire proposal was likely discussed between the two leaders as …

Trump-Putin phone call ends after 2 hours, Ukraine ceasefire likely discussed
Top News
5 days, 7 hours ago

Trump-Putin phone call ends after 2 hours, Ukraine ceasefire likely discussed

India Today  

A crucial phone call between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin lasted for over two hours on Tuesday. The talks came days after Trump proposed a 30-day ceasefire plan for the Ukraine war, and Putin said he was "in favour" but wanted details sorted out. The ceasefire proposal was likely discussed between the two leaders as …

Pause weapons aid to Ukraine: Putin ahead of truce talks with Trump
5 days, 7 hours ago

Pause weapons aid to Ukraine: Putin ahead of truce talks with Trump

India Today  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has set a new condition before negotiations with US President Donald Trump. He insisted that all arms deliveries to Ukraine be halted during the 30-day ceasefire proposed by US President Donald Trump, a Bloomberg News report said. Reports have confirmed that Putin's main condition is an end to Western arms deliveries, particularly from the U.S. Putin’s …

What Donald Trump said about his call with Putin tomorrow: ‘If we can bring war to end…’
5 days, 14 hours ago

What Donald Trump said about his call with Putin tomorrow: ‘If we can bring war to end…’

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump, who is set to speak with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, said both leaders may make some announcement regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war tomorrow. The conversation between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin would play a pivotal role in the ongoing efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin on Monday confirmed Putin's participation …

Russia - Ukraine war: Donald Trump to speak with Putin tomorrow - land, power plants, ‘division of assets’ on agenda?
5 days, 20 hours ago

Russia - Ukraine war: Donald Trump to speak with Putin tomorrow - land, power plants, ‘division of assets’ on agenda?

Live Mint  

Hours after US President Donald Trump confirmed that he would meet Russian President Vladimir Putin this week, the Kremlin also confirmed the plan, stating the two world leaders would speak on Tuesday amid continued efforts to end the fighting in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump had said he intends to discuss ending the war in Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir …

Kremlin warns of WW3 with NATO if 'dumb' Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine - as Trump outlines details of Putin talks
5 days, 22 hours ago

Kremlin warns of WW3 with NATO if 'dumb' Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine - as Trump outlines details of Putin talks

Daily Mail  

The Kremlin has threatened a full-scale war with NATO states if Britain and France deploy peacekeeping troops to Ukraine. Pictured are firefighters put out a fire at a apartment building following a Russian drone attack in Chernihiv, Ukraine on Sunday People clear the rubble of a damaged apartment building after Russian attacks on March 13, 2025 in Kherson, Ukraine Russian …

Trump says he will speak with Putin about Ukraine war on Tuesday
6 days, 7 hours ago

Trump says he will speak with Putin about Ukraine war on Tuesday

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine must be barred from NATO in any peace deal, Russian official says in interview. United States President Donald Trump has said he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about bringing an end to the war in Ukraine. “We’re already talking about that, dividing up certain assets.” Trump’s comments came hours after a high-ranking Russian official was …

Putin and Trump to talk with proposed Russia-Ukraine truce in balance
6 days, 7 hours ago

Putin and Trump to talk with proposed Russia-Ukraine truce in balance

Al Jazeera  

US President Donald Trump is trying to win Russian President Vladimir Putin’s support for a 30-day ceasefire. United States President Donald Trump says he will speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about ending the Ukraine war with territorial concessions by Kyiv and control of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant expected to feature prominently in the talks. “Such a …

'Maybe we can, maybe we can't': Trump on end to Ukraine war ahead of Putin talks
6 days, 7 hours ago

'Maybe we can, maybe we can't': Trump on end to Ukraine war ahead of Putin talks

India Today  

US President Donald Trump said he would speak to Russia's Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about ending the Ukraine war, with territorial concessions by Kyiv and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant likely to feature prominently in the talks. Trump is trying to win Putin's support for a 30-day ceasefire proposal that Ukraine accepted last week, as both sides continued …

Russia and Ukraine are 'much closer' to agreeing a ceasefire as their differences have 'narrowed', US says
6 days, 7 hours ago

Russia and Ukraine are 'much closer' to agreeing a ceasefire as their differences have 'narrowed', US says

Daily Mail  

Russia and Ukraine are 'much closer' to agreeing a ceasefire as their differences have 'narrowed', the US said last night. Lord Ricketts said any 'reassurance force' sent to Kyiv must be prepared to fight because Putin is 'bound' to attack them Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer sits alongside Chief of the Defence Staff, Admiral Tony Radakin and Vice-Chief of the …

US hints at Ukraine concessions ahead of Trump-Putin call
6 days, 14 hours ago

US hints at Ukraine concessions ahead of Trump-Putin call

Hindustan Times  

US officials on Sunday expressed optimism that a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire deal could be reached in "weeks," with President Donald Trump expected to soon discuss the issue with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. US hints at Ukraine concessions ahead of Trump-Putin call Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff, who met for several hours with Putin days ago, told CNN in a televised interview: "I …

UK Urges Economic Pressure on Russia If Putin Balks at Truce
1 week, 1 day ago

UK Urges Economic Pressure on Russia If Putin Balks at Truce

Live Mint  

-- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on Western nations to ramp up economic pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin if he delays a ceasefire in Ukraine, as he prepared to host a fresh round of discussions with like-minded leaders about securing a truce. Starmer’s remarks came after Putin said he wanted to discuss a proposed ceasefire in Ukraine with …

Putin hails Trump for 'doing everything' to bolster Russia-US ties as Ukraine feels isolated in peace talks
1 week, 1 day ago

Putin hails Trump for 'doing everything' to bolster Russia-US ties as Ukraine feels isolated in peace talks

Firstpost  

Putin laid out his vision at the meeting and insisted that improving ties with the United States would now be one of the main agendas Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded his American counterpart, Donald Trump, for “doing everything” to improve relations between Moscow and Washington. The remarks from Putin came during his meeting with security officials and came just days …

Trump says 'good chance' Ukraine war can end after US-Putin talks
1 week, 1 day ago

Trump says 'good chance' Ukraine war can end after US-Putin talks

ABC  

Donald Trump has said there is a "very good chance" the war between Russia and Ukraine could end after the United States held "productive" discussions with Vladimir Putin. "We had very good and productive discussions with President Vladimir Putin of Russia yesterday, and there is a very good chance that this horrible, bloody war can finally come to an end," …

Putin’s response to Ukraine ceasefire not good enough, UK PM says, as Kyiv allies seek to pressure Russia
1 week, 1 day ago

Putin’s response to Ukraine ceasefire not good enough, UK PM says, as Kyiv allies seek to pressure Russia

CNN  

London CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s response to a US-proposed ceasefire in Ukraine is “not good enough,” Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, after hosting a virtual summit aimed at drumming up support for Kyiv and piling pressure on Russia. After Kyiv this week accepted the terms of a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine – endorsed by US President Donald …

Russia, Ukraine engage in heavy airstrikes overnight after Putin's ceasefire proposal
1 week, 1 day ago

Russia, Ukraine engage in heavy airstrikes overnight after Putin's ceasefire proposal

India Today  

Russia and Ukraine traded heavy aerial blows overnight, with both sides reporting Saturday more than 100 enemy drones over their respective territories. Speaking to reporters in Kyiv on Saturday, after virtual talks between Western allies hosted by U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Zelenskyy voiced Ukraine’s support for the 30-day full ceasefire proposal to discuss a longer-term peace plan, but said …

Donald Trump requests Russian President Vladimir Putin to spare Ukrainian lives: ‘Very good chance that this horrible…’
1 week, 1 day ago

Donald Trump requests Russian President Vladimir Putin to spare Ukrainian lives: ‘Very good chance that this horrible…’

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump on Friday said that he had productive discussions with President Vladimir Putin of Russia, and stated that there is very good chance that this horrible bloody war can finally come to an end. In a Truth Social, Trump said that he requested that Putin spare the lives of "completely surrounded" Ukrainian troops. “We had very good …

U.S. envoy is taking Putin’s comments on Ukraine ceasefire proposal to Trump, Kremlin official says
1 week, 1 day ago

U.S. envoy is taking Putin’s comments on Ukraine ceasefire proposal to Trump, Kremlin official says

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss details of the American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine, asking him to convey Moscow's thoughts to Washington, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. Talk between Trump and Putin A possible phone call between Mr. Putin and Mr. Trump to settle outstanding ceasefire …

Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of Ukraine war, new polls show
1 week, 2 days ago

Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of Ukraine war, new polls show

Politico  

A majority of Americans disapprove of how President Donald Trump is engaging with Russia and Ukraine to end the war between the two countries, according to two new polls released this week. Trump has been hot and cold on the Ukrainian leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, since entering office, and has also repeatedly thrown blame on Ukraine for the war. A new …

US envoy is taking Putin's comments on Ukraine ceasefire proposal to Trump, Kremlin official says
1 week, 2 days ago

US envoy is taking Putin's comments on Ukraine ceasefire proposal to Trump, Kremlin official says

India Today  

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss details of the American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine, asking him to convey Moscow’s thoughts to Washington, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday. Putin asked Witkoff late Thursday to give additional messages to U.S. President Donald Trump, Peskov told reporters, after the Russian …

Putin says Russia will spare Ukrainian forces in Kursk if they surrender
1 week, 2 days ago

Putin says Russia will spare Ukrainian forces in Kursk if they surrender

Al Jazeera  

Putin’s claim comes after US President Donald Trump urged him to avoid a ‘horrible massacre’. Russia will spare the lives of Ukrainian soldiers in its western Kursk region if Kyiv orders them to surrender, President Vladimir Putin has said after US President Donald Trump urged him to avoid a “horrible massacre” there. Ukraine denied its forces in Kursk were encircled, …

What are Putin’s conditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine?
1 week, 2 days ago

What are Putin’s conditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine?

Al Jazeera  

As Zelenskyy accused Putin of preparing to reject the ceasefire, Trump deemed Putin’s words ‘promising but incomplete’. Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Moscow was in favour of the principle of a ceasefire in the war against Ukraine, as proposed by the Donald Trump administration in the United States, but raised questions he said the Kremlin needed answers …

US envoy is taking Putin's comments on Ukraine ceasefire proposal to Trump, Kremlin official says
1 week, 2 days ago

US envoy is taking Putin's comments on Ukraine ceasefire proposal to Trump, Kremlin official says

India Today  

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss details of the American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine, asking him to convey Moscow’s thoughts to Washington, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday. Putin asked Witkoff late Thursday to give additional messages to U.S. President Donald Trump, Peskov told reporters, after the Russian …

Putin Says He's Open To 30 Day Ceasefire With Ukraine, But Issues Remain
1 week, 2 days ago

Putin Says He's Open To 30 Day Ceasefire With Ukraine, But Issues Remain

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but he emphasized that the terms are yet to be worked out and added that any truce should pave the way to lasting peace. “But there are issues that we need to discuss, and I think …

Russia-Ukraine war: Can Trump pressure Putin to agree to the US-brokered ceasefire?
1 week, 2 days ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Can Trump pressure Putin to agree to the US-brokered ceasefire?

Firstpost  

The US has proposed a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, which Kyiv has accepted, but Moscow has yet to agree. Meanwhile, European nations discuss a 30,000-strong peacekeeping force as Russia advances in the Kursk region Russia's President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump attend a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, June 28, 2019. The …

Trump Russia: The U.S. just handed Ukraine a clear advantage.
1 week, 3 days ago

Trump Russia: The U.S. just handed Ukraine a clear advantage.

Slate  

Slate is offering six months of Slate Plus to current and recently laid-off federal government employees. Meanwhile, whatever the Russians decide, Ukraine will enjoy an immediate resumption of U.S. military and intelligence assistance, which Trump had suspended after his disastrous Oval Office meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Feb. 28. Even before the Oval Office meeting, when U.S. and Russian …

Talking peace to Moscow, Kyiv
1 week, 3 days ago

Talking peace to Moscow, Kyiv

Hindustan Times  

The 30-day ceasefire deal that Washington has forced Kyiv to agree to Tuesday may, hopefully, help pause the three-year-old war between Ukraine and Russia, though Moscow has been non-committal to the US plan so far. The Jeddah peace package does not talk about the US underwriting Ukraine’s territorial sovereignty although it does mention that the two countries will work towards …

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