Putin accuses Ukraine of ‘inconsistency’ in negotiations
2 years, 8 months ago

Putin accuses Ukraine of ‘inconsistency’ in negotiations

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Russian president plays down prospect of a meeting with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy during talks with top European official. Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Kyiv of being “inconsistent” in talks with Moscow over ending the war in Ukraine and played down the prospect of any immediate meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Putin told European Council President Charles Michel on Friday that Ukraine’s government was showing it was not ready to seek mutually acceptable solutions, the Kremlin said. Michel and Putin’s early morning phone conversation came after the European Union official visited Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Wednesday in a show of public support by the bloc for Ukraine. — Charles Michel April 22, 2022 During the pair’s talks Putin also accused Kyiv of refusing to allow Ukrainian troops holed up in Mariupol’s sprawling Azovstal steel plant to surrender, the Kremlin said.

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Russia Ukraine war latest: 15,000 of Putin’s soldiers killed in Kursk, Zelensky says
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2 days, 16 hours ago

Russia Ukraine war latest: 15,000 of Putin’s soldiers killed in Kursk, Zelensky says

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Ukraine needs realistic stance on territory for talks with Russia: French President
3 days, 22 hours ago

Ukraine needs realistic stance on territory for talks with Russia: French President

India Today  

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that Ukraine needs to have a realistic position on territorial issues as part of efforts to bring about a negotiation with Russia. Speaking at an annual conference to French ambassadors to outline their strategy for the year, Macron's comments were the first time he had suggested that Kyiv should consider a position beyond …

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russia ‘drafts 180,000 convicts’ as Zelensky says decisive Trump can stop Putin
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5 days, 20 hours ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russia ‘drafts 180,000 convicts’ as Zelensky says decisive Trump can stop Putin

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Trump’s strength and unpredictability can help end the war in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
6 days, 11 hours ago

Trump’s strength and unpredictability can help end the war in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is “strong and unpredictable,” and those qualities can be a decisive factor in his policy approach to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. However, Zelenskyy said it won’t be possible to end the almost three years of war in one day, as Trump claimed during his election campaign that …

Zelensky vows Ukraine will do everything in 2025 to stop Russia
1 week, 1 day ago

Zelensky vows Ukraine will do everything in 2025 to stop Russia

Deccan Chronicle  

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday vowed that his country would use 2025 to fight for an end to Russia's nearly three-year-long invasion by any means necessary.The Ukrainian leader's address caps a difficult year for the war-battered country which has been fending off a better-resourced Russian army for nearly three years. "Ukraine lost seven times more territory to Russia this …

Why has Russia rejected Trump’s Ukraine truce plan?
1 week, 3 days ago

Why has Russia rejected Trump’s Ukraine truce plan?

Al Jazeera  

Vladimir Putin and top Russian diplomat Sergey Lavrov have said a deferral in Ukraine’s NATO entry won’t be enough. Russia has trashed a plan pitched by US President-elect Donald Trump’s team to end the Russia-Ukraine war by deferring Kyiv’s NATO membership in exchange for a ceasefire, according to Russian state-owned media. Here is what we know: On November 6, the …

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

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

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Putin ‘loves to kill’, ‘simply scumbags’: Volodymyr Zelenskyy over Russia’s ‘plan to strike Kyiv’ with new missile
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Putin ‘loves to kill’, ‘simply scumbags’: Volodymyr Zelenskyy over Russia’s ‘plan to strike Kyiv’ with new missile

Live Mint  

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasted Russian President Vladimir Putin over his plans to strike "strike somewhere in Kyiv" using a new missile Oreshnik. In one video, Zelenskyy could be heard saying, “Today, the comrade from the Kremlin said that Russia offers a technological duel.He said, 'We will strike somewhere in Kyiv with Oreshnik. Earlier, Putin touted what he said was …

Putin signals shift on Ukraine War, suggests talks without preconditions
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Putin signals shift on Ukraine War, suggests talks without preconditions

India Today  

In a surprising move, Russian President Vladimir Putin is signalling a potential shift in his stance on the war in Ukraine. The Russian President stated that there are no conditions for starting talks with Ukraine, adding that Moscow is open to negotiations with anyone, including President Volodymyr Zelensky. Despite this olive branch, Putin clarified that any deal could only be …

Vladimir Putin: Russia is ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Vladimir Putin: Russia is ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We have always said that we are ready for …

Putin's big statement on ending Ukraine war: 'Russia ready to compromise with...'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Putin's big statement on ending Ukraine war: 'Russia ready to compromise with...'

Hindustan Times  

Russia President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he is open to compromising over the Ukraine war in talks with US President-elect Donald Trump, emphasising that there are no preconditions for discussions but any deal must involve legitimate Ukrainian authorities. File photo of Russia's President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump at a meeting on the sidelines of the …

Will Vladimir Putin end the war with Ukraine because of Trump?
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2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

EU leaders insist no decisions can be taken about Ukraine without Ukraine, or behind their backs
3 weeks ago

EU leaders insist no decisions can be taken about Ukraine without Ukraine, or behind their backs

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Union leaders insisted on Thursday that no decisions can be taken about the future of war-ravaged Ukraine without its consent — or behind the backs of its partners in Europe, barely a month before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. In a show of solidarity at a summit in Brussels with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, many EU leaders …

Zelensky admits Ukraine does not have military strength to reclaim lost territories from Russia
3 weeks ago

Zelensky admits Ukraine does not have military strength to reclaim lost territories from 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. Russia actually controls part of our territory today.” He …

Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war: Putin
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3 weeks 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 …

Zelenskyy discusses security guarantees for Ukraine with Nato, European leaders
3 weeks ago

Zelenskyy discusses security guarantees for Ukraine with Nato, European leaders

India Today  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte and other European leaders on Wednesday, aiming to get immediate help to bolster Kyiv's war effort and discuss longer-term security guarantees. Zelenskyy told reporters that Wednesday's talks in Brussels, and a discussion with the European Union's 27 national leaders the following day, were "a very good opportunity to …

NATO leader says he wants to put Ukraine in a position of strength for any peace talks with Russia
3 weeks, 1 day ago

NATO leader says he wants to put Ukraine in a position of strength for any peace talks with Russia

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — NATO’s secretary-general said he wants to discuss ways to put Ukraine in a position of strength for any future peace talks with Russia during a meeting Wednesday with Ukraine’s president and a small number of European leaders. “High on the agenda is to make sure that the president, his team in Ukraine, are in the best possible position …

Donald Trump’s peace proposal: Calls for talks with Putin and Zelenskyy to end war
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Donald Trump’s peace proposal: Calls for talks with Putin and Zelenskyy to end war

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his call for peace in Ukraine, emphasizing the urgency to end the war that has led to "too many people being killed." Criticism of US policy and missile use In a recent Time magazine interview, Trump criticized Ukraine’s use of US-supplied long-range missiles in Russian territory, calling it "crazy" and "escalating the war." President …

Kremlin ‘agrees’ with Trump as he calls Biden’s ATACMS nod to Ukraine a ‘foolish decision’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Kremlin ‘agrees’ with Trump as he calls Biden’s ATACMS nod to Ukraine a ‘foolish decision’

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Trump claimed on the campaign trail that he could strike a deal to end the fighting in 24 hours, and speculation over a possible ceasefire is ramping up ahead of his inauguration in January US soldiers conduct live fire testing at White Sands Missile Range, NM, on Dec. 14, 2021, of early versions of the ATACMS. It is obvious that …

France’s Macron and Poland’s Tusk insist Ukraine must be at the heart of any potential peace talks
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4 weeks ago

France’s Macron and Poland’s Tusk insist Ukraine must be at the heart of any potential peace talks

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WARSAW, Poland — France’s President Emmanuel Macron and Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Ukraine must have a pivotal role in any potential negotiations over Russia’s war in the country, following a meeting Thursday in Warsaw. Macron also insisted Europeans must be involved in security talks in “very close” coordination with the United States to ensure Europe’s interests are taken …

Zelenskyy criticises Orban for discussing Ukraine war with Putin, emphasises Kyiv's role in peace talks
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Zelenskyy criticises Orban for discussing Ukraine war with Putin, emphasises Kyiv's role in peace talks

Firstpost  

“No one should boost personal image at the expense of unity; everyone should focus on shared success. AP File Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday criticised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for discussing Ukraine war with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a call, saying that Kyiv must be part of any discussions regarding Russia’s war against the country. “It’s absolutely …

Zelenskyy slams Orban over call with Russia’s Putin to discuss Ukraine
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Zelenskyy slams Orban over call with Russia’s Putin to discuss Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Kyiv has long called for unity among its allies on isolating Putin and said discussions on the war must include Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for discussing the Ukraine war in a call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Orban, who has maintained closer ties with Putin than other European countries throughout Russia’s war …

Russia Ukraine war latest: Zelensky welcomes diplomatic end to Putin’s war and hints at role for foreign troops
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

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

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Russia open to negotiations on Ukraine war, welcomes peace initiatives: Kremlin
4 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy praises Trump as leader feared by Putin
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy praises Trump as leader feared by Putin

Al Jazeera  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has praised Donald Trump as one of the only leaders feared by Russian President Vladimir Putin while calling on the international community to come together to end the war in Ukraine. Speaking after meeting with Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris over the weekend, Zelenskyy said that the talks had been “very productive”, and …

Zelensky open to idea of Western troops in Ukraine
1 month ago

Zelensky open to idea of Western troops in Ukraine

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 President Volodymyr Zelensky has said …

Zelenskyy open to Western troops providing security for end to war in Ukraine
1 month ago

Zelenskyy open to Western troops providing security for end to war in Ukraine

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that he’s open to the potential deployment of Western troops in Ukraine to guarantee the country’s security as part of a broad effort to end the almost three-year war with Russia. But Zelenskyy said Monday that he would approach outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden about Ukraine’s possible NATO membership because he’s …

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky calls for a 'just and enduring' peace with Vladimir Putin's Russia after crunch meeting with Donald Trump
1 month ago

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky calls for a 'just and enduring' peace with Vladimir Putin's Russia after crunch meeting with Donald Trump

Daily Mail  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a ‘just and enduring’ peace with Russia following a meeting with Donald Trump in Paris. Mr Trump yesterday took to social media to call for an immediate ceasefire and claimed Kyiv ‘would like to make a deal’ to end a war that has now lasted more than 1,000 days. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky …

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,019
1 month ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,019

Al Jazeera  

Here is the situation on Monday, December 9: We discussed important issues on the battlefield and in the global situation, from our frontlines to North Korea. I stated that we need a just and enduring… United States President-elect Donald Trump has called for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end “the madness”, prompting Zelenskyy and the …

After meeting with Zelenskyy, Trump calls for immediate ceasefire: Here's how Moscow, Kyiv reacted
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1 month ago

After meeting with Zelenskyy, Trump calls for immediate ceasefire: Here's how Moscow, Kyiv reacted

Firstpost  

Ukraine and Russia responded to Trump’s comments by clarifying their own pre-requisites for agreeing to a ceasefire. While Kyiv wants certain guarantees, Moscow wants demands, including claim to territories it has occupied so far, fulfilled Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump leaving their meeting at the Élysée presidential palace in Paris on 7 December 2024. AFP US President-elect Donald …

Trump says Zelensky is ready for 'deal' with Russia
1 month ago

Trump says Zelensky is ready for 'deal' with Russia

Raw Story  

French President Emmanuel Macron hosted three-way talks with Zelensky and Trump at the Elysee Palace on Saturday, as fears grow in Kyiv about the position of the incoming US administration. "It seems like the world is going a little crazy right now and we will be talking about that," Trump told reporters as he prepared to sit down for the …

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russian strikes kill 12 as Kyiv unveils new long-range ‘rocket-drone’
1 month ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russian strikes kill 12 as Kyiv unveils new long-range ‘rocket-drone’

The Independent  

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Trump calls Russia-Ukraine war 'madness', says China can help broker peace
1 month ago

Trump calls Russia-Ukraine war 'madness', says China can help broker peace

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump has urged an immediate ceasefire and negotiations to end the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, calling the war "madness". Trump also suggested that China could play a pivotal role in brokering peace, while urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to seize the moment for action. "Zelenskyy and Ukraine would like to make a deal and stop …

Trump criticises Russia's role in Syria: Lost all interest because of Ukraine
1 month ago

Trump criticises Russia's role in Syria: Lost all interest because of Ukraine

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday that Russia's abandonment of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad led to his downfall, adding Moscow never should have protected him in the first place and then lost interest because of a war in Ukraine that never should have started. His protector, Russia, led by Vladimir Putin, was not interested in protecting him any longer," …

Trump calls for ‘immediate’ cease-fire in Ukraine, says U.S. withdrawal from NATO is possible
1 month ago

Trump calls for ‘immediate’ cease-fire in Ukraine, says U.S. withdrawal from NATO is possible

LA Times  

Donald Trump on Sunday pushed Russian President Vladimir Putin to act to reach an immediate cease-fire with Ukraine, describing it as part of his active efforts as president-elect to end the war despite being weeks from taking office. “Zelenskyy and Ukraine would like to make a deal and stop the madness,” Trump wrote on social media, referring to Ukraine’s president, …

Trump’s Notre-Dame showing will be judged by his art of the deal on Ukraine
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1 month ago

Trump’s Notre-Dame showing will be judged by his art of the deal on Ukraine

The Independent  

In a generous tribute posted on his very own Truth Social page, Donald Trump declared that Emmanuel Macron had “done a wonderful job ensuring that Notre-Dame has been restored to its full level of glory, and even more so. It will be a very special day for all!” A “special day” to be sure; the president-elect’s attendance at the ceremonies …

Ukraine confirms second Danish delivery of F-16s as Zelenskyy seeks support in Paris
1 month ago

Ukraine confirms second Danish delivery of F-16s as Zelenskyy seeks support in Paris

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Denmark has delivered a second batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday as he traveled to Paris to meet with top politicians and dignitaries. “If all partners were so determined, we would have been able to make Russian terror impossible.” The announcement comes as Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region marks a day of mourning …

Is Trump 2.0 making Russia-Ukraine peace talks difficult?
1 month 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. …

New Nato chief warns Trump not to push Ukraine deal that would have Putin and Iran ‘high-fiving’
1 month ago

New Nato chief warns Trump not to push Ukraine deal that would have Putin and Iran ‘high-fiving’

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The new secretary-general of Nato has warned Donald Trump not to …

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

Zelensky signals he’s open to negotiating a peace deal
1 month ago

Zelensky signals he’s open to negotiating a peace deal

Live Mint  

KYIV, Ukraine—Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is subtly shifting his rhetoric about ending the war with Russia, suggesting that Ukraine is open to stopping the fight to regain Russian-occupied territory in exchange for membership in NATO. “If we’ll have frozen conflict without any strong position for Ukraine, so Putin will come in two, three or five years," Zelensky said. Speaking to …

Ukraine must be in strong position for negotiations, Starmer says
1 month 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 …

Russia says West seeking Ukraine ceasefire to rearm Kyiv amid Scholz’s visit
1 month, 1 week ago

Russia says West seeking Ukraine ceasefire to rearm Kyiv amid Scholz’s visit

Firstpost  

“The West is starting to talk about a ceasefire as a means to give Ukraine a respite, and give themselves the opportunity to once again pump Ukraine up with modern long-range weapons. This, of course, is not a path to peace,” said Lavrov Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday accused Western nations of seeking a ceasefire in Ukraine to …

‘Major compromise’: How Ukraine’s Zelenskyy shifted goals to end Russia war
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Major compromise’: How Ukraine’s Zelenskyy shifted goals to end Russia war

Al Jazeera  

For the first time, Zelenskyy has said the war could be ended without getting back all of Ukrainian territory from Russia. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said over the weekend that he seeks an early end to the war with Russia, adding Ukraine could retake occupied land later through diplomacy if Kyiv’s NATO membership is certain. In an interview with Sky News …

Zelenskyy calls Putin a ‘killer’ and ‘terrorist’, accuses him of fueling division ‘like an animal’
1 month, 1 week ago

Zelenskyy calls Putin a ‘killer’ and ‘terrorist’, accuses him of fueling division ‘like an animal’

Live Mint  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy strongly criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling him a “killer” and a “terrorist,” and warned that Putin exploits divisions within Europe to advance his agenda. “Putin fuels division within Europe like an animal,” he said, in an interview with Sky News, adding that when world leaders are afraid, they communicate with their countries and other leaders …

Ukraine crisis: EU leaders arrive in Kyiv, vow to stand firm against Russia
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1 month, 1 week ago

Ukraine crisis: EU leaders arrive in Kyiv, vow to stand firm against Russia

Firstpost  

The European Union’s new leadership team is keen to demonstrate it remains firm on backing Kyiv at a perilous moment for Ukraine nearly three years into its fight against Russia’s all-out invasion European Commission Vice-President-designate and High Representative-designate for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas looks on as President Ursula von der Leyen speaks on the day of a …

Zelensky’s latest Ukraine-Russia war plan is a ‘major concession’ to Putin, says former UK ambassador
1 month, 1 week ago

Zelensky’s latest Ukraine-Russia war plan is a ‘major concession’ to Putin, says former UK ambassador

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 Volodymyr Zelensky’s suggestion that Ukraine …

If the war in Ukraine ends in a deal, it must be struck by Zelensky from a position of strength
1 month, 1 week ago

If the war in Ukraine ends in a deal, it must be struck by Zelensky from a position of strength

The Independent  

Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, has suggested he would temporarily cede Ukrainian territory to Russia in exchange for joining Nato. He implied that he would worry about recovering the eastern provinces and Crimea later: “And then on the occupied territory of Ukraine, Ukraine can get them back in a diplomatic way.” Mr Zelensky understands two ways in which the …

Mark Almond: Zelensky is playing a clever game with America by talk of ceasefire
1 month, 1 week ago

Mark Almond: Zelensky is playing a clever game with America by talk of ceasefire

The Independent  

After Putin’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, Western leaders repeated constantly that they would stand behind Kyiv “as long as it takes”, first as Ukraine struck back, then as Russia counter-attacked. Trump’s talk of “peace through strength” offers the Ukrainian president a chance to profile himself as the pilot who steered Ukraine, or most of it, to safety under an American …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for NATO membership for unoccupied Ukraine to end ‘hot phase’ of war
1 month, 1 week ago

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for NATO membership for unoccupied Ukraine to end ‘hot phase’ of war

Live Mint  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested that a potential ceasefire could be achieved if the territory under Kyiv's control is placed “under the NATO umbrella,” enabling Ukraine to later negotiate the return of Russian-occupied areas through diplomatic means. Conditions for NATO membership Zelenskyy stated that NATO membership should be offered to the parts of Ukraine still under its control to …

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