Russia’s Putin says Ukraine advance ‘going to plan’
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia’s Putin says Ukraine advance ‘going to plan’

Al Jazeera  

French President Emmanuel Macron says he fears the ‘worst is to come’ in Ukraine after a phone call with the Russian president. President Vladimir Putin has insisted Russia’s military advance in Ukraine is “going to plan” as Kyiv and Moscow agreed to create humanitarian corridors for civilians to escape the Russian invasion. Putin again said Russia was rooting out “neo-Nazis”, adding during the televised opening of a national security council meeting that he “will never give up on conviction that Russians and Ukrainians are one people.” Reporting from Moscow, Al Jazeera’s Dorsa Jabbari said that Putin’s statements aimed to try to “convince the Russian population that things are absolutely going according to plan, reiterating the narrative that they are fighting a good fight in Ukraine, and that they are doing it for the security of their own country.” ‘Worst to come’ Putin earlier told French President Emmanuel Macron that Moscow “intends to continue the uncompromising fight against militants of nationalist armed groups”, according to a Kremlin account of their 90-minute call. ‘Just like Leningrad’ Zelenskyy claims thousands of Russian soldiers have been killed since Putin shocked the world by invading Ukraine, purportedly to demilitarise and “de-Nazify” a Western-leaning threat on his borders. “They are trying to create a blockade here, just like in Leningrad,” Mariupol mayor Vadym Boichenko said, referring to the brutal Nazi siege of Russia’s second city, now re-named Saint Petersburg.

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Macron urges Ukraine to have ‘realistic expectations’ in conflict with Russia
3 days, 8 hours ago

Macron urges Ukraine to have ‘realistic expectations’ in conflict with Russia

Hindustan Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron called on Ukraine Monday to have "realistic" expectations on territory as its fight against the Russian invasion heads into a fourth year, saying he saw no "quick and easy solution" to the conflict. French president Emmanuel Macron has asked Ukraine to keep its expectations realistic when it comes to conflict with Russia Outlining France's foreign policy …

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 …

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 …

‘Should have invaded Ukraine earlier’: Vladimir Putin tells Russians in year-end address says
2 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Should have invaded Ukraine earlier’: Vladimir Putin tells Russians in year-end address says

Live Mint  

In a recent end-of-year press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia should have launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine earlier and been better prepared for the conflict. Vladimir Putin remarked, “Knowing what's happening now, back in 2022, I would've thought the decision ought to have been taken earlier. We ought to have started getting ready for those developments …

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 …

Putin hints at end to Ukraine war as he begins annual marathon news conference and says Russia is close to 'reaching our primary goals' - a month before Trump returns to White House
3 weeks ago

Putin hints at end to Ukraine war as he begins annual marathon news conference and says Russia is close to 'reaching our primary goals' - a month before Trump returns to White House

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin has hinted at an end to the Ukraine war as he started his annual marathon news conference in Russia. Vladimir Putin has hinted at an end to the Ukraine war as he started his annual marathon news conference in Russia Russia's T-72 tanks drive during military drills held at a firing range amid Russia-Ukraine conflict, in the southern …

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 …

Putin ready to meet Trump 'anytime' to talk Ukraine deal
3 weeks ago

Putin ready to meet Trump 'anytime' to talk Ukraine deal

New Indian Express  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was ready for talks "anytime" with US President-elect Donald Trump, who has touted his ability to strike a Ukraine peace deal within hours of coming to office. Asked about Trump's overtures regarding a possible peace deal, Putin said he would welcome a meeting with the incoming Republican. The Kremlin recently welcomed Trump's sharp …

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 …

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 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 …

Macron reaffirms support for Ukraine, condemns Russian attacks in call with Zelenskyy
1 month, 1 week ago

Macron reaffirms support for Ukraine, condemns Russian attacks in call with Zelenskyy

Firstpost  

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday reaffirmed his support for Ukraine and condemned the intensifying Russian attacks in a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to a report French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he arrives for a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, on October 10, 2024. Reuters File French …

'Putin may revel' in Trump's plans for Ukraine: analysis
1 month, 1 week ago

'Putin may revel' in Trump's plans for Ukraine: analysis

Raw Story  

CNN's Nick Paton Walsh has written a lengthy analysis of President-elect Donald Trump's decision to appoint Ret. Walsh's conclusion after reviewing Kellogg's plans for ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is that "Putin may revel in" what's about to come from the second Trump administration. "This latter suggestion is perhaps dated by the fast Moscow advance underway in eastern …

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

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

Al Jazeera  

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

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit
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1 month, 1 week ago

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit

NPR  

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit toggle caption Ramil Sitdikov/AFP via Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin made a series of military threats towards Ukraine and reiterated earlier statements that the United States and other European allies now have "direct involvement" in Ukraine's conflict with Russia during a press conference in the Kazakhstan capital city, Astana. …

‘Worst-case scenario’: Ukraine awaits Trump’s presidency with trepidation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Worst-case scenario’: Ukraine awaits Trump’s presidency with trepidation

Al Jazeera  

The incoming US leader, who is friendly with Putin, has touted a vague peace plan that worries military experts and government insiders. Trump’s “peace plan” remains vague, but observers say it most likely involves ceding some or all of the Russia-occupied areas – almost 19 percent of Ukraine’s territory – in exchange for a peace deal or a freeze of …

Putin open to discuss Ukraine ceasefire with Trump if Zelenskyy abandons Nato dream: Report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Firstpost  

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

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

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

CNN  

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

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

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

CNN  

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

Europe is in immense danger if Trump hands any kind of victory to Putin on Ukraine
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Europe is in immense danger if Trump hands any kind of victory to Putin on Ukraine

The Independent  

According to anonymous sources quoted in The Washington Post, one of Donald Trump’s first actions on being re-elected was to call Vladimir Putin. Putin’s comments on “courageous” Trump were accompanied by Russia’s primetime television propaganda show welcoming Trump to the White House by airing nude photographs of his wife from a quarter-century ago while its presenters smirked. In it, Trump …

Putin was so close to launching a nuke in Ukraine that Britain was preparing for the fallout... as intelligence sources say Russia is likely to up drone attacks in coming days following US election
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Putin was so close to launching a nuke in Ukraine that Britain was preparing for the fallout... as intelligence sources say Russia is likely to up drone attacks in coming days following US election

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin was so close to launching a nuke in Ukraine in October 2022 that Britain was preparing for the fallout, it is understood. Former Prime Minister Liz Truss reportedly spent her final days in office examining weather maps and preparing for UK radiation cases after American spies raised concerns that Putin was seriously close to pressing the button. It …

Putin win in Ukraine 'no victory' for Trump: EU's top diplomat
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Putin win in Ukraine 'no victory' for Trump: EU's top diplomat

Raw Story  

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warned Monday that letting Russia win in Ukraine would represent a loss for the United States, as Donald Trump prepares to return to the presidency. "Certainly it would not be a victory for the American leadership if Ukraine crumbles down and Putin wins the war," Borrell told AFP on the first visit to Kyiv …

Trump told Putin not to escalate war in Ukraine days after the election, reports say
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Trump told Putin not to escalate war in Ukraine days after the election, reports say

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President-elect Donald Trump reportedly advised Russian President Vladimir Putin not …

Starmer and Macron vow to put Ukraine in ‘strongest position’ ahead of Trump’s presidency
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Starmer and Macron vow to put Ukraine in ‘strongest position’ ahead of Trump’s presidency

The Telegraph  

Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron discussed how to put Ukraine in the “strongest possible position going into the winter” amid uncertainty over long-term US support for Kyiv following the election of Donald Trump. The meeting took place against a backdrop of speculation about how Mr Trump could change US support for Ukraine when he returns to the White House …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Putin congratulates Trump on US election win, says ready to talk to President-elect
Top News
2 months ago

Putin congratulates Trump on US election win, says ready to talk to President-elect

Firstpost  

President Putin on Thursday congratulated Trump on his victory in the US election, commended him for his courage during a previous assassination attempt, and expressed Moscow’s willingness to engage in talks with the President-elect Russia's President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Donald Trump during a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, June 28, 2019. File …

Zelensky: Deal with Putin to end war would be self-destructive for EU
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2 months ago

Zelensky: Deal with Putin to end war would be self-destructive for EU

Daily Mail  

Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that it would for Europe to offer the Kremlin concessions to halt its invasion of Ukraine, after Moscow demanded the West enter direct talks on ending the war. Zelensky met with Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron among other European leaders today as he works tirelessly to shore up support for his country's war effort amid …

Zelensky warns deals with Putin to end Ukraine invasion would be 'suicidal' for Europe and blasts EU leaders for 'hugging' the Russian president
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2 months ago

Zelensky warns deals with Putin to end Ukraine invasion would be 'suicidal' for Europe and blasts EU leaders for 'hugging' the Russian president

Daily Mail  

Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that it would be 'suicidal' for Europe to offer the Kremlin concessions to halt its invasion of Ukraine, after Moscow demanded the West enter direct talks on ending the war. Volodymyr Zelensky was pictured clasping hands with France's president Emmanuel Macron today A burning residential building following a missile attack in Mykolaivka, Donetsk region, today Russian …

Ukraine Russia war latest: Trump urged to back Kyiv by Zelensky as Kremlin says ‘let’s see’ if he helps end war
2 months ago

Ukraine Russia war latest: Trump urged to back Kyiv by Zelensky as Kremlin says ‘let’s see’ if he helps end war

The Independent  

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Trump’s Ukraine peace plan: British troops patrolling an 800-mile buffer zone
2 months ago

Trump’s Ukraine peace plan: British troops patrolling an 800-mile buffer zone

The Telegraph  

Donald Trump may call on European and British troops to enforce an 800-mile buffer zone between the Russian and Ukrainian armies as part of a plan to freeze the war between the two countries. The plan is one of several being considered by Mr Trump, who said before being elected as US president that he would start peace talks before …

Ukraine Russia war latest: Trump urged to back Kyiv by Zelensky as Kremlin says ‘let’s see’ if he helps end war
Trending News
2 months ago

Ukraine Russia war latest: Trump urged to back Kyiv by Zelensky as Kremlin says ‘let’s see’ if he helps end war

The Independent  

✕ Close Video from Ukraine claims to show North Korean soldiers lining up to collect Russia military gear 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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I …

Russia boasts a Trump victory is bad news for Ukraine but says Putin has 'no plans' to congratulate the new president
Trending News
2 months ago

Russia boasts a Trump victory is bad news for Ukraine but says Putin has 'no plans' to congratulate the new president

Daily Mail  

Russia has boasted that Donald Trump's victory is bad news for Ukraine as France has warned Europe must 'take charge of our own destiny'. Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a fist as he takes the stage with his wife Melania and son Barron, following early results from the 2024 U.S. presidential election in Palm …

Putin Warns West: 'I Hope They Heard Me'
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2 months, 1 week ago

Putin Warns West: 'I Hope They Heard Me'

Firstpost  

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

Don’t tremble at Putin’s threats, Zelensky urges West as Ukraine seeks backing for ‘victory plan’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Don’t tremble at Putin’s threats, Zelensky urges West as Ukraine seeks backing for ‘victory plan’

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. With the plan hinging on the thorny issue of …

Ukraine’s president will speak to EU leaders about his plan to end the war
2 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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

Ukraine’s Zelensky says Russia incursion is part of victory plan he intends to show Biden
4 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine’s Zelensky says Russia incursion is part of victory plan he intends to show Biden

CNN  

CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the incursion into Russia’s Kursk region was the first part of Kyiv’s victory plan, which he intends to present to US President Joe Biden in September. While light on details, Zelensky said the four-stage plan began with the cross-border incursion into Kursk, which he said “is already done.” “Second direction is Ukraine’s strategic …

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

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

The Independent  

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

Trump military aides say they’ve given him detailed plan to pressure Ukraine into peace talks with Putin
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump military aides say they’ve given him detailed plan to pressure Ukraine into peace talks with Putin

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Donald Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin shake hands at …

Putin issues his truce demands. Ukraine calls them ‘absurd’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin issues his truce demands. Ukraine calls them ‘absurd’

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Friday 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. They also coincided with a meeting of leaders of the Group of 7 leading industrialized nations in Italy, where the U.S. and Ukraine signed …

Ukraine-Russia war: Putin promises 'immediate' ceasefire if Ukraine drops Nato bid
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Telegraph  

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

Joe Biden warns Vladimir Putin 'not going to stop at Ukraine' in joint presser with Macron
7 months ago

Joe Biden warns Vladimir Putin 'not going to stop at Ukraine' in joint presser with Macron

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden on Saturday pledged Washington's support for Kyiv in its battle against the Russian invasion, warning that Vladimir Putin would "not stop" at Ukraine. Emmanuel Macron, France's president, left, gestures towards US President Joe Biden and at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, on Saturday, June 8, 2024. "Putin is not going to stop at Ukraine," Biden …

Russia warns of 'possible consequences' if Ukraine uses Western-supplied weapons on its soil
7 months, 1 week ago

Russia warns of 'possible consequences' if Ukraine uses Western-supplied weapons on its soil

India TV News  

Moscow: After Ukraine received a second $1 billion promise of military aid on Tuesday during a whirlwind tour of three European Union countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that the use of Western-supplied arms on its soil by Kyiv could set a dangerous new path and that the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation should be ready for possible consequences. Russia's better-equipped …

Nuclear drills response to NATO's intention of sending troops to Ukraine: Russia
8 months ago

Nuclear drills response to NATO's intention of sending troops to Ukraine: Russia

Hindustan Times  

The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia's forthcoming nuclear drills were intended as a response to "unprecedented" comments -- including by French President Emmanuel Macron -- about sending NATO troops into Ukraine. "They are talking about the readiness and even the intention of sending armed contingents to Ukraine -- that is, in fact, to put NATO soldiers in front of …

The Kremlin brands comments on Ukraine by France’s Macron and Britain’s Cameron as ‘dangerous’
8 months ago

The Kremlin brands comments on Ukraine by France’s Macron and Britain’s Cameron as ‘dangerous’

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Recent statements by France’s president and Britain’s foreign secretary about the war in Ukraine are “dangerous” and will deepen international tension around the conflict, the Kremlin’s spokesman said Friday. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov branded Macron’s comment “a very important and very dangerous statement.” Remarks by Macron about possible direct French engagement in the conflict represent a “very …

France’s Macron doesn’t rule out troops for Ukraine
8 months, 1 week ago

France’s Macron doesn’t rule out troops for Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

French president says in interview that ‘if Russia wins in Ukraine, there will be no security in Europe’. French President Emmanuel Macron said he has not ruled out sending ground troops to Ukraine if Russia breaks through Ukrainian front lines and the government in Kyiv made such a request. As I said, I’m not ruling anything out, because we are …

Kremlin says 2022 draft document could serve as starting point for future Ukraine peace talks
8 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Putin mocks planned Ukraine conference and says Russia won’t accept any enforced peace plans
8 months, 4 weeks 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, …

France’s Macron dismisses Russian remarks suggesting Kyiv and Paris had a role in Moscow attack
9 months ago

France’s Macron dismisses Russian remarks suggesting Kyiv and Paris had a role in Moscow attack

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron dismissed Thursday as “ridiculous” Russia’s defense minister’s remarks suggesting Ukraine and France could had a role in last month’s deadly Moscow concert hall attack. A statement from the Russian Defense Ministry quoted Sergei Shoigu as telling his French counterpart in regard to the Moscow attack that “the Kyiv regime does nothing without approval of …

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