Talk of ‘compromise’ as Russia-Ukraine peace talks set to resume
2 years, 9 months ago

Talk of ‘compromise’ as Russia-Ukraine peace talks set to resume

Al Jazeera  

Moscow says parts of a possible peace deal with Kyiv close to being agreed as the peace talks enter a serious phase. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the talks were becoming “more realistic”, while Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said there was “some hope for compromise”, with neutral status for Ukraine – a major Russian demand – now on the table. Al Jazeera’s Imran Khan, reporting from Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, said the fact that negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian officials continued for third day was “a good sign”. Zelenskyy said Russia’s demands during negotiations are becoming “more realistic” and that more time is needed for the talks, which are being held by video conference. The Russian president said there was no option but to launch the military operation because Russian-speaking people in Ukraine had been subjected to genocide by “nationalists and neo-Nazis” since Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea.

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Will Vladimir Putin end the war with Ukraine because of Trump?
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4 days, 5 hours ago

Will Vladimir Putin end the war with Ukraine because of Trump?

India Today  

Russia-Ukraine War: In a significant shift, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled a potential change in his approach to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking on Russian state TV, Putin declared that there are no preconditions for starting talks with Ukraine, adding that Moscow is ready to negotiate with anyone, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. However, Putin made it clear …

Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war: Putin
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5 days, 5 hours ago

Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war: Putin

India Today  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he was ready to compromise over Ukraine in possible talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on ending the war and had no conditions for starting talks with the Ukrainian authorities. "We have always said that we are ready for negotiations and compromises," Putin said, after saying that Russian forces, advancing across the …

‘Russia doesn’t want peace’: EU’s top diplomat dismisses chatter about Ukraine peace deal
1 week ago

‘Russia doesn’t want peace’: EU’s top diplomat dismisses chatter about Ukraine peace deal

Firstpost  

EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas on Monday said it’s too early to talk about a peacekeeping mission to Ukraine as Russia is not interested in peace, according to a report European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks with the media as she arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, on Monday. …

Ukraine peace talks possible this winter, says Donald Tusk
1 week, 6 days ago

Ukraine peace talks possible this winter, says Donald Tusk

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 Peace talks on the war …

Russia open to negotiations on Ukraine war, welcomes peace initiatives: Kremlin
2 weeks ago

Russia open to negotiations on Ukraine war, welcomes peace initiatives: Kremlin

Hindustan Times  

Following US President-elect Donald Trump's calls for an "immediate ceasefire" in Ukraine, Russia on Monday said it is “open to negotiations” on Kyiv and it welcomes peace initiatives. Kremlin said that President Putin welcomes peace initiatives, especially those coming from Global South nations and BRICS partners. Too many lives are being needlessly wasted, too many families destroyed.” Russia's ministry of …

Is Trump 2.0 making Russia-Ukraine peace talks difficult?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Is Trump 2.0 making Russia-Ukraine peace talks difficult?

Firstpost  

Even though US President-elect Donald Trump has said he would end the war in Ukraine at the earliest, the approach he and his advisers have outlined may end up making peace talks difficult Even as US President-elect Donald Trump has promised to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours, there are indications he may end up becoming an obstacle. …

Ukraine must be in strong position for negotiations, Starmer says
3 weeks ago

Ukraine must be in strong position for negotiations, Starmer says

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ukraine must be placed in the “strongest possible position for …

Putin opens door to Donald Trump’s peace deal but Ukraine must make huge concessions; will Zelenskyy accept the plan?
1 month ago

Putin opens door to Donald Trump’s peace deal but Ukraine must make huge concessions; will Zelenskyy accept the plan?

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to discussing a ceasefire deal in Ukraine with US President-elect Donald Trump but remains firm on key demands, including Ukraine abandoning its NATO aspirations and accepting limited territorial concessions, Reuters reported citing five sources familiar with Kremlin thinking. Putin’s position on security and neutrality Putin emphasized the importance of Ukraine’s neutrality during the Valdai …

Ukraine: No Grounds for Talks Now, Says Russian Envoy
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1 month ago

Ukraine: No Grounds for Talks Now, Says Russian Envoy

Deccan Chronicle  

The interaction, focused on the potential of BRICS, also saw Alipov praising the grouping as a reflection of "new global realities." On the conflict, Alipov underscored Russia’s readiness for talks while reiterating its stance on Ukraine's demands, which Moscow has dismissed as unrealistic. The ambassador’s comments reflect Russia's broader narrative about its willingness to engage diplomatically, even as it faces …

Russia claims US doing 'everything it can' to prolong Ukraine war, says Putin ready for ‘negotiations’
1 month ago

Russia claims US doing 'everything it can' to prolong Ukraine war, says Putin ready for ‘negotiations’

Hindustan Times  

Russia on Wednesday accused the outgoing Joe Biden's administration in the United States of “doing everything” to prolong the war in Ukraine. “If you look at the trends of the outgoing US administration, they are fully committed to continuing the war in Ukraine and are doing everything they can to do so,” said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The International Campaign …

Russia prepared to talk with Ukraine based on 'ground realities': Ambassador Denis Alipov
1 month ago

Russia prepared to talk with Ukraine based on 'ground realities': Ambassador Denis Alipov

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russian envoy to India Denis Alipov on Wednesday said though there was not much ground Moscow is prepared to sit and talk with Kyiv, provided there is an "acceptable basis" for it. Alipov said, "What we are prepared for is to sit and talk, provided there is a basis for negotiations." The basis …

Trump’s push for Ukraine peace finds growing acceptance in Europe
1 month ago

Trump’s push for Ukraine peace finds growing acceptance in Europe

Live Mint  

President-elect Donald Trump’s push for peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine is finding growing acceptance among Ukraine’s European allies, who increasingly worry that time isn’t on Ukraine’s side in the war. Back then, European officials looked in dread at the Trump team’s pledge to end the war with swift negotiations amid fears that the former president would cut a deal …

In shadow of Trump, Ukraine to prioritise security guarantees over land for truce: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

In shadow of Trump, Ukraine to prioritise security guarantees over land for truce: Report

Firstpost  

With the election of Donald Trump, the focus regarding a truce with Russia appears to be shifting towards security guarantees instead of territorial control among Ukrainians With US President-elect Donald Trump’s second term on the horizon, Ukraine appears to be shifting its position on the end of the war. While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that surrendering territory is …

Ukraine needs to stay neutral for any chance of peace, says Putin
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine needs to stay neutral for any chance of peace, says Putin

Firstpost  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Ukraine should stay neutral and not align with Europe or the United States for there to be any peace Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Ukraine needs to stay neutral for there to be any peace. Continuing the yearslong historical revisionism, Putin on Thursday said that Russia’s recognition of Ukraine’s borders in 1992 …

Ukraine’s president will speak to EU leaders about his plan to end the war
2 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine’s president will speak to EU leaders about his plan to end the war

NPR  

Ukraine’s president will speak to EU leaders about his plan to end the war Ukraine’s president is in Brussels today to speak to European Union leaders about his plan to end the war in a year — without ceding any territory to Russia. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: Ukraine's president is in Brussels today to speak to European Union leaders about his …

Ukraine's Plan to Join NATO: A Crucial Step Towards Ending the War
2 months, 1 week 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 …

'Never Refused': Putin Says He's Open To Ukraine Peace Talks, Names India Among Three Possible Mediators
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Never Refused': Putin Says He's Open To Ukraine Peace Talks, Names India Among Three Possible Mediators

News 18  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that China, India and Brazil could act as mediators in potential peace talks over Ukraine on Thursday. Putin said that he was ready for talks with Ukraine, after having previously rebuffed the idea of negotiations while Kyiv’s offensive into the Kursk region was ongoing. Putin’s statement comes months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to …

Putin says India, China, Brazil could mediate Russia-Ukraine peace talks
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin says India, China, Brazil could mediate Russia-Ukraine peace talks

New Indian Express  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that he was ready for talks with Ukraine, on the basis of an aborted deal between Moscow's and Kyiv's negotiators reached in Istanbul in 2022. Speaking at a question and answer session at Russia's Eastern Economic Forum in the city of Vladivostok, Putin said Russia was ready for talks but based on an …

Nearly 80 countries at Swiss summit agree Ukraine’s ‘territorial integrity’ is key to peace
6 months, 1 week ago

Nearly 80 countries at Swiss summit agree Ukraine’s ‘territorial integrity’ is key to peace

LA Times  

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hug during the closing news conference of the Ukraine peace summit in Obbuergen, Switzerland, on Sunday. Seventy-eight countries jointly called Sunday for the “territorial integrity” of Ukraine to be the basis for any peace agreement to end Russia’s two-year war, though some key developing nations at a Swiss conference did …

Putin vows truce if Ukraine exits Moscow-occupied areas and drops NATO bid
6 months, 1 week ago

Putin vows truce if Ukraine exits Moscow-occupied areas and drops NATO bid

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised on June 14 to “immediately” order a cease-fire in Ukraine and begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO. Mr. Putin said his proposal is aimed at a “final resolution” of the conflict in Ukraine rather than “freezing it," and stressed …

Kremlin says 2022 draft document could serve as starting point for future Ukraine peace talks
8 months, 1 week ago

Kremlin says 2022 draft document could serve as starting point for future Ukraine peace talks

The Hindu  

The Kremlin said Friday that a draft Russia-Ukraine agreement negotiated in 2022 could serve as a starting point for prospective talks to end the fighting that has dragged into a third year. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that the draft document that was discussed in Istanbul in March 2022 could be “the basis for starting negotiations.” At the same time, …

Kremlin says 2022 draft document could serve as starting point for future Ukraine peace talks
8 months, 1 week ago

Kremlin says 2022 draft document could serve as starting point for future Ukraine peace talks

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — A draft peace agreement that Russia and Ukraine negotiated in the early days of the conflict could serve as a starting point for talks to end the fighting, the Kremlin said Friday, reviving a proposal that Ukraine had rejected. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that the draft document that was discussed in Istanbul in March 2022 could be …

Kremlin says 2022 draft document, which Ukraine rejected, could serve as starting point for peace talks
8 months, 1 week ago

Kremlin says 2022 draft document, which Ukraine rejected, could serve as starting point for peace talks

LA Times  

The Kremlin suggested a draft peace agreement that Russia and Ukraine negotiated in the early days of the conflict, but which Ukraine rejected, could serve as a starting point for talks to end the fighting. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Friday that the draft document discussed in Istanbul in March 2022 could be “the basis for starting negotiations.” At the …

Putin mocks planned Ukraine conference and says Russia won’t accept any enforced peace plans
8 months, 1 week ago

Putin mocks planned Ukraine conference and says Russia won’t accept any enforced peace plans

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Thursday mocked a scheduled round of Ukraine peace talks in Switzerland, warning that Moscow will not accept any enforced plans that ignore its interests. Switzerland’s government said Wednesday it will host a high-level international conference in June to help chart a path toward peace in Ukraine after more than two years of fighting, …

Putin mocks planned Ukraine peace talks in Switzerland
8 months, 1 week ago

Putin mocks planned Ukraine peace talks in Switzerland

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, listens to Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on Thursday. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Thursday mocked a scheduled round of Ukraine peace talks in Switzerland, warning that Moscow will not accept any enforced plans that ignore its interests. Switzerland’s government said Wednesday it will host a high-level international …

Medvedev says ‘Ukraine is definitely Russia’, rules out peace talks
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Medvedev says ‘Ukraine is definitely Russia’, rules out peace talks

Al Jazeera  

The former Russian president says parts of Ukraine should ‘return home’ as he rules out peace talks with Zelenskyy. Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, says Ukraine is part of Russia as he rules out peace talks with the current Ukrainian leadership. In a bellicose speech on Monday at a youth festival in the southern city of Sochi, …

Document From 2022 Reveals Putin’s Punishing Terms for Peace
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Document From 2022 Reveals Putin’s Punishing Terms for Peace

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has in recent weeks publicly hinted that he would be open to discussions to end the war in Ukraine on Moscow’s terms, as Kyiv’s military momentum stalls. The document, dated April 15, 2022, sketches out how negotiators on both sides sought to end the fighting by agreeing to turn Ukraine into a “permanently neutral state that …

The security deals Ukraine is negotiating with its Western allies
10 months, 1 week ago

The security deals Ukraine is negotiating with its Western allies

Firstpost  

The fighting between Russia and Ukraine is ongoing, and Ukraine requires the support of its allies to defend itself. For this, the Eastern European country has been in talks with an expanding group of countries to agree bilateral agreements on security commitments while it strives to reach its strategic goal of NATO membership and presses to secure foreign assistance to …

Ukraine’s statehood at risk of ‘irreparable blow’ if pattern of war continues, says Putin
11 months ago

Ukraine’s statehood at risk of ‘irreparable blow’ if pattern of war continues, says Putin

Firstpost  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Ukraine’s statehood could suffer an “irreparable blow” if the pattern of the war continued, and Russia would never be forced to abandon the gains it had made. Putin dismissed “so-called peace formulas” being discussed in the West and Ukraine and what he called the “prohibitive demands” they entailed. If this continues, Ukrainian statehood …

Ukraine peace talks end without agreement as Kyiv insists China must be involved
11 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine peace talks end without agreement as Kyiv insists China must be involved

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. open image in gallery Swiss President Viola Amherd welcomes …

More countries join talks on Ukraine leader’s peace formula. But Russia is absent and war grinds on
11 months, 1 week ago

More countries join talks on Ukraine leader’s peace formula. But Russia is absent and war grinds on

Associated Press  

DAVOS, Switzerland — Leaders of talks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s peace formula on Sunday said a growing number of countries are working to help set the groundwork for Russia to join one day, an admittedly distant goal as the nearly two-year war grinds on and with neither side willing to cede ground. Yermak said that if Ukraine’s territorial integrity …

Vladimir Putin said Russia ready to talk on Ukraine. Kremlin hums different tune
1 year ago

Vladimir Putin said Russia ready to talk on Ukraine. Kremlin hums different tune

Hindustan Times  

The Kremlin said that there is no current basis for talks between Russia and Ukraine as none of the prerequisites are in place, a day after Russian president Vladimir Putin said that Moscow would be prepared to talk to Ukraine with the United States and Europe. Russia-Ukraine War: Russian president Vladimir Putin speaks during his annual news conference in Moscow, …

Putin insists there will be no peace in Ukraine until his goals are achieved
1 year ago

Putin insists there will be no peace in Ukraine until his goals are achieved

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that there would be no peace in Ukraine until the Kremlin realizes its goals, which remain unchanged after nearly two years of fighting that has sent tensions soaring between Moscow and the West. Speaking at a year-end news conference that lasted more than four hours and offered him an opportunity to reinforce his grip …

In Ukraine, the focus is the fighting, but are negotiations possible?
1 year, 3 months ago

In Ukraine, the focus is the fighting, but are negotiations possible?

NPR  

In Ukraine, the focus is the fighting, but are negotiations possible? Yet Ukraine's military offensive, which began back in June, is making only limited progress against the Russian forces that still hold about 16 percent of Ukraine's territory in the south and the east. Enlarge this image toggle caption Efrem Lukatsky/AP Efrem Lukatsky/AP Spotlight remains on Ukraine's offensive As a …

Vladimir Putin asks Zelensky to lift ban on talks between Russia and Ukraine
1 year, 3 months ago

Vladimir Putin asks Zelensky to lift ban on talks between Russia and Ukraine

Live Mint  

As a first step towards dialogue, Ukraine must cancel the ban on negotiations imposed by President Zelensky, said Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Eastern Economic Forum on Tuesday. The Russian President made it clear that Ukraine needs to cancel the ban on negotiations imposed by a drecree of the Ukranian President by which he prohibited himself and all others …

Russia-Ukraine war | What to expect from peace talks in Saudi Arabia?
1 year, 4 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war | What to expect from peace talks in Saudi Arabia?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Saudi Arabia is set to host Ukraine, the U.S., some European countries and major developing countries including India and Brazil for peace talks on the Russia-Ukraine war on August 5 and 6 in the Red Sea port city of Jeddah. The development was first reported by the Wall Street Journal earlier this week, noting that top …

Saudi Arabia to host Ukraine peace talks, top official says
1 year, 4 months ago

Saudi Arabia to host Ukraine peace talks, top official says

Al Jazeera  

Ukrainian official says Saudi Arabia gathering will discuss Kyiv’s 10-point peace formula, which calls for departure of all Russian troops. Saudi Arabia is preparing to host a summit to discuss Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s plan for peace in his country amid the ongoing Russian invasion, according to a senior official in Kyiv. The Journal said Ukrainian and Western officials hope …

Nato membership, security pledge on agenda in US-Ukraine talks this week
1 year, 4 months ago

Nato membership, security pledge on agenda in US-Ukraine talks this week

India Today  

Ukraine is to start consultations with the United States this week on providing security guarantees for Kyiv pending the completion of the process of joining Nato, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff said on Sunday. Andriy Yermak, writing on the Telegram messaging app, also said officials from a number of countries were preparing to meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss …

Putin mixes threats of new offensive in Ukraine with offers of peace talks
1 year, 6 months ago

Putin mixes threats of new offensive in Ukraine with offers of peace talks

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday alternated threats of a new Russian offensive to grab more Ukrainian land with statements about the Kremlin’s readiness for peace talks. Here is a quick look at some of Putin’s key statements: UKRAINIAN COUNTEROFFENSIVE Putin asserted that Ukraine has suffered “catastrophic” losses in its counteroffensive. PONDERING NEW LAND GAINS Putin said Moscow …

Ukraine War: Kyiv tells Chinese envoy it won't accept proposals ceding territory to Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine War: Kyiv tells Chinese envoy it won't accept proposals ceding territory to Russia

Firstpost  

Ukraine would not accept any proposals to end the war with Russia that involved it losing territory or freezing the conflict, the foreign minister told a top Chinese envoy. Li Hui, China’s special representative for Eurasian affairs and former ambassador to Russia, visited Ukraine on Tuesday and Wednesday, and met Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, the ministry said in a …

Peace talks must have ‘Russian interests, concerns’, says Lavrov
1 year, 8 months ago

Peace talks must have ‘Russian interests, concerns’, says Lavrov

Al Jazeera  

Earlier this week, Moscow said it had no choice but to continue its more than yearlong offensive in Ukraine, seeing no diplomatic solution. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said any Ukraine peace talks must focus on creating a “new world order” and take into account “Russian interests, Russian concerns”. “Any negotiation needs to be based on taking into account …

Kremlin says any Ukraine peace plan must include annexed regions
1 year, 11 months ago

Kremlin says any Ukraine peace plan must include annexed regions

The Hindu  

The Kremlin on Wednesday dismissed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's 10-point peace plan, saying that proposals to end the conflict in Ukraine must take into account what it calls "today's realities" of four Ukrainian regions having joined Russia. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: "There can be no peace plan for Ukraine that does not take into account today's realities regarding Russian …

Russia’s Lavrov issues ultimatum to Ukraine: ‘For your own good’
1 year, 11 months ago

Russia’s Lavrov issues ultimatum to Ukraine: ‘For your own good’

Al Jazeera  

Fulfil Moscow’s demands, ‘otherwise, the issue will be decided by the Russian army’, Russia’s foreign minister said. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has given Ukraine an ultimatum: Fulfil Moscow’s demands — including surrendering Ukrainian territory that Russia now controls — or the Russian army will decide the fate of Ukraine. Speaking a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin once again …

Putin ‘ready for talks’ as Russian missiles rain down on Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

Putin ‘ready for talks’ as Russian missiles rain down on Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Russian leader says Moscow is willing to negotiate over Ukraine, slams West for trying to ‘tear apart historical Russia’. Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that Moscow is ready for talks to end the 10-month war in Ukraine, as he slammed Western countries for trying to “tear apart the historical Russia”. “Russia doesn’t want negotiations, but tries to avoid responsibility.” …

Putin is open to talks on Ukraine, Kremlin says
2 years ago

Putin is open to talks on Ukraine, Kremlin says

The Hindu  

President Vladimir Putin is open to talks on a possible settlement in Ukraine but the refusal of the United States to recognise annexed territories as Russian is hindering a search for any potential compromise, the Kremlin said on December 2. U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday that he was prepared to speak to Mr. Putin if the Kremlin chief …

Russia's Lavrov says Ukraine's terms for negotiations 'unrealistic'
2 years, 1 month ago

Russia's Lavrov says Ukraine's terms for negotiations 'unrealistic'

The Hindu  

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on November 15 that Ukraine's conditions for restarting talks with Moscow were "unrealistic," speaking at the G-20 summit where pressure was mounting on Russia to end the conflict. "All problems are with the Ukrainian side, which is categorically refusing negotiations and putting forward conditions that are obviously unrealistic," Mr. Lavrov told reporters. Russian and …

After Kherson, can Ukraine and Russia talk peace?
2 years, 1 month ago

After Kherson, can Ukraine and Russia talk peace?

Al Jazeera  

Putin does not have much to lose from engaging in peace negotiations, but Zelenskyy does. As Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu announced his army’s withdrawal from the key Ukrainian city of Kherson, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley said it creates a window of opportunity for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Meanwhile, on social media, …

Talks with Russia? No way, say Ukrainians
2 years, 1 month ago

Talks with Russia? No way, say Ukrainians

Al Jazeera  

As the US reportedly tries to nudge Kyiv towards talks, everyday Ukrainians say the fight must go on since Russia is an unreliable negotiator. “It’s not their children who are dying every day.” A poll conducted in late October showed that 86 percent of Ukrainians insist their nation should keep fighting instead of holding talks despite the almost daily shelling …

Talks with Russia possible on Ukraine's terms, says Zelenskyy
2 years, 1 month ago

Talks with Russia possible on Ukraine's terms, says Zelenskyy

The Hindu  

Ukraine’s president has hinted at the possibility of peace talks with Russia, a shift from his earlier refusal to negotiate with President Vladimir Putin that came on the eve of crucial elections in the United States. Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the international community late Monday to “force Russia into real peace talks" and listed his usual conditions for dialogue: the return …

Zelensky says peace talks with Russia are possible, but on Ukraine’s terms
2 years, 1 month ago

Zelensky says peace talks with Russia are possible, but on Ukraine’s terms

LA Times  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says peace talks with Russia are possible, but only on Ukraine’s terms. Recent comments from Republican Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, saying lawmakers would not cut a “blank check” to Ukraine, reflect the party’s growing skepticism about the cost of support for Kyiv. Russia’s deputy foreign minister, Andrei Rudenko, stressed Tuesday that Moscow was not setting any …

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