A Ukraine peace plan that needs a U Thant
2 years, 9 months ago

A Ukraine peace plan that needs a U Thant

The Hindu  

One of the questions long-time watchers of the United Nations like myself kept asking as the Ukraine crisis unfolded was what the UN Secretary-General, the able former Portuguese Prime Minister António Guterres, was doing. Having them in writing, enshrined in Ukraine’s Constitution and guaranteed by other powers, would seem to be a sine qua non for Moscow to end its military campaign. Preserving that arrangement or at least ensuring de facto Russian control over the Donbas region, to which Luhansk and Donetsk belong, by retaining Russian “peacekeepers” there, would give Moscow the buffer zone it seeks. Moscow would probably also wish to achieve formal international recognition of its 2014 annexation of the Crimean Peninsula, which did not attract the kind of condemnation its current actions have — since Crimea’s residents do largely see themselves as Russians, unlike the people of the rest of the country.

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EU leaders insist no decisions can be taken about Ukraine without Ukraine, or behind their backs
4 days, 16 hours 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 …

NATO set to hold off Ukraine invite push as Trump looms
Trending News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

NATO set to hold off Ukraine invite push as Trump looms

Raw Story  

NATO foreign ministers looked set to rebuff Tuesday a push from Ukraine for progress on joining their alliance ahead of Donald Trump taking power in the United States. Zelensky said Sunday that Kyiv was hoping NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels with Ukraine's top diplomat would issue "recommendations" to grant his country a membership invitation. Briefing reporters Monday as Washington …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for NATO membership for unoccupied Ukraine to end ‘hot phase’ of war
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Trump’s pick for adviser on Ukraine pushed idea of 'ceding land' to Russia: report
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump’s pick for adviser on Ukraine pushed idea of 'ceding land' to Russia: report

Raw Story  

Donald Trump’s new pick for special envoy for Ukraine and Russia has a plan to end the war between the two countries that has as of yet not been tested: pressure Ukraine to cede territory to Russia, according to new reports. The details of the policy plan drawn up by retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg – who Trump named Wednesday …

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 …

Putin open to discuss Ukraine ceasefire with Trump if Zelenskyy abandons Nato dream: Report
1 month 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 marks 1,000 days of war with Russia, braces for shift in US leadership
1 month ago

Ukraine marks 1,000 days of war with Russia, braces for shift in US leadership

India Today  

Ukraine marked 1,000 days on Tuesday since Russia's full-scale invasion, with weary troops battling on numerous fronts, Kyiv besieged by frequent drone and missile strikes, and officials preparing for Donald Trump to reclaim the White House in January. Thousands of Ukrainian citizens have died, over 6 million live as refugees abroad and the population has fallen by a quarter since …

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 …

Trump’s Ukraine peace plan: British troops patrolling an 800-mile buffer zone
1 month, 2 weeks 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'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 …

A peace summit for Ukraine opens this weekend in Switzerland. But Russia won’t be taking part
6 months, 1 week ago

A peace summit for Ukraine opens this weekend in Switzerland. But Russia won’t be taking part

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Switzerland will host scores of world leaders this weekend to try to map out the first steps toward peace in Ukraine even though Russia, which launched the war, isn’t attending. Putin said Friday that “without Russia’s participation, without an honest and responsible dialogue with us, it is impossible to reach a peaceful solution in Ukraine and in general …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Nato’s endgame on Ukraine will need regime change in Moscow
1 year, 5 months ago

Nato’s endgame on Ukraine will need regime change in Moscow

Live Mint  

Ukraine’s failure to secure an invitation to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization during the alliance ’s annual summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, has disappointed many, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. While the Ukrainians might win a conventional war, as some Western commentators have predicted, the risk that Russian President Vladimir Putin would put his massive nuclear arsenal to use is …

Getting to peace in Ukraine needs wisdom
1 year, 11 months ago

Getting to peace in Ukraine needs wisdom

Hindustan Times  

The offer of a temporary ceasefire by Russian President Vladimir Putin last week, announced on the occasion of Orthodox Christmas, failed to bring any respite from the war in Ukraine but may have given a glimpse into how the protracted conflict might wind down. Contrary to Putin’s calculation that the West will get tired of backing Ukraine and prod Kyiv …

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 …

Estonian PM says West should heed, not appease Putin threats
2 years, 2 months ago

Estonian PM says West should heed, not appease Putin threats

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — Estonia’s prime minister said Tuesday that the West must not give in to Moscow’s nuclear threats or premature peace proposals but stand firmly in support of Ukraine as the invaded country fights to rid its occupied territories of Russian soldiers. Kaja Kallas, who has led Estonia’s government since last year, told The Associated Press in an interview …

What would be an acceptable peace in Ukraine? We asked Ukrainians, and they told us
2 years, 3 months ago

What would be an acceptable peace in Ukraine? We asked Ukrainians, and they told us

Salon  

Ukraine's recent counteroffensive success against Russian troops in the Kharkiv region has raised hopes that a larger rollback of occupying troops is at hand. Having a strong state that can defend territory is a top priority Our survey asked respondents an open question about what their goals were for Ukraine after the war, with the responses organized by the Kyiv …

Russia-Ukraine live news: Kyiv appeals for rocket launchers
2 years, 7 months ago

Russia-Ukraine live news: Kyiv appeals for rocket launchers

Al Jazeera  

Describing an ‘extremely bad’ situation as Ukraine battles to keep control of a strategic eastern city, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba calls on partners for more weapons. 25 May 2022 - 16:33 GMT Ukrainian FM slams NATO for ‘doing literally nothing’ to stop Russia Ukraine’s top diplomat Dmytro Kuleba has blasted NATO of “doing literally nothing” in the face of Russia’s …

Ukraine: Leaders of the world must work for peace and stability
2 years, 8 months ago

Ukraine: Leaders of the world must work for peace and stability

Hindustan Times  

The Russia-Ukraine war, into its sixth week, shows no signs of abating despite attempts made by some countries to intercede and broker peace between them. The preamble to the UN charter talked about the need to save the succeeding generations from the scourge of war, to reaffirm faith in the fundamental human rights of all people from nations big and …

Russia-Ukraine talks: They offer roadmap to a truce – but one that passes through a minefield
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia-Ukraine talks: They offer roadmap to a truce – but one that passes through a minefield

CNN  

CNN — When the Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers met in Turkey just 19 days ago, the atmosphere was toxic – and neither side got far beyond restating existing positions. Turkish Foreign Minister, Mevlüt Cavusoglu, who brokered the talks, sketched out a possible roadmap, with the “top priority of achieving a ceasefire as soon as possible to pave the way …

Ukraine insists on ‘territorial integrity’ before Russia talks
2 years, 8 months ago

Ukraine insists on ‘territorial integrity’ before Russia talks

Al Jazeera  

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity remains a priority despite earlier suggesting a compromise on the Donbas issue. Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are set to resume face-to-face peace talks in Turkey this week, with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continuing to insist on the “territorial integrity” of his country despite earlier suggesting he was ready for a compromise on …

Neutrality for Ukraine is on the table, says Russian Foreign Minister
2 years, 9 months ago

Neutrality for Ukraine is on the table, says Russian Foreign Minister

The Hindu  

Russia said on Wednesday that peace talks with Ukraine were not easy but that there was some hope of reaching a compromise and that neutrality for Ukraine was being seriously discussed. “But nevertheless, there is some hope of reaching a compromise.” "Neutral status is now being seriously discussed along, of course, with security guarantees," Mr. Lavrov said. Hopes for diplomatic …

Russia Ukraine War: What will be the end result of the war? | Master Stroke ( 16 March 2022)
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia Ukraine War: What will be the end result of the war? | Master Stroke ( 16 March 2022)

ABP News  

Amid the rapidly growing international pressure, especially from the West, Russia has now agreed to draw up a tentative plan with Ukraine to end the war, if Kyiv declares neutrality and accepts limits on its armed forces. The 15-point draft deal also includes a ceasefire and Russian troop withdrawal if Kyiv renounces NATO membership ambitions and accepts limits on its …

Russia says Ukraine 'neutrality' key at conflict talks: What does it mean and could it help to achieve peace?
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia says Ukraine 'neutrality' key at conflict talks: What does it mean and could it help to achieve peace?

Firstpost  

Even as Russia’s military forces battered the outskirts of the capital city of Kyiv in Ukraine, the two countries are discussing terms for Ukrainian neutrality in their negotiations as long as any mention of NATO stays out of it Even as Russia’s military forces battered the outskirts of the capital city of Kyiv in Ukraine, the two countries are discussing …

'Need real security guarantees': Ukraine as Russia peace talks set to resume
2 years, 9 months ago

'Need real security guarantees': Ukraine as Russia peace talks set to resume

Hindustan Times  

Talks with Russia must lead to 'just. fair peace real security guarantees', Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday, ahead of renewed attempts to end a nearly three week-long 'special military op ' by Moscow that has, so far, failed to topple the Ukrainian government. We can and must negotiate a just but fair peace for Ukraine, real security guarantees that will work," …

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 …

Ukraine: What does neutrality mean, and could it lead to peace?
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukraine: What does neutrality mean, and could it lead to peace?

Al Jazeera  

Some experts say that Ukraine remaining neutral and out of NATO could be beneficial to regional security. “The truth of the matter is that since 2008 and following the Bucharest NATO Summit Declaration, Russia has made it clear to the West that Ukraine will not be allowed to escape Russian orbit and influence,” he told Al Jazeera. “Russia openly and …

With Ukraine war, Europe's geopolitical map is moving again
2 years, 9 months ago

With Ukraine war, Europe's geopolitical map is moving again

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. The violence of the Russian invasion also spooked historically …

Ukraine War: Test of Law and Civilizational Progress.
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukraine War: Test of Law and Civilizational Progress.

Live Law  

As I write this piece, Ukraine, a nation of 44 million free citizens fights valiantly to defend its freedom and territorial integrity against Putin's "war of choice for all the wrong reasons". Moscow's justification for 'demilitarization' of Ukraine as a measure of self-defence, through what it describes as 'special military operations' to prevent the former Soviet republics from moving into …

UN resolution against Ukraine invasion: Full text
2 years, 9 months ago

UN resolution against Ukraine invasion: Full text

Al Jazeera  

The United Nations General Assembly has voted to demand that Russia stop its offensive and immediately withdraw all troops, with world powers and tiny island states alike condemning Moscow. Here’s the full text: Aggression against Ukraine The General Assembly, Reaffirming the paramount importance of the Charter of the United Nations in the promotion of the rule of law among nations, …

Immediate priority is de-escalation of tensions, says India on Ukraine crisis at UNSC emergency session
2 years, 10 months ago

Immediate priority is de-escalation of tensions, says India on Ukraine crisis at UNSC emergency session

Firstpost  

Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognise Ukraine’s regions of Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics as independent, forced the UN Security Council to hold an urgent meet United Nations: Voicing “deep concern” over the escalation of tension along the Russia-Ukraine border, India has told the UN Security Council that the immediate priority is de-escalation of tensions, taking into account the “legitimate” security …

Signs of peace: The Hindu Editorial on Russian pullback from Ukraine border
2 years, 10 months ago

Signs of peace: The Hindu Editorial on Russian pullback from Ukraine border

The Hindu  

Russia’s announcement that it is pulling back some troops from Ukraine’s borders is the strongest signal of de-escalation from Moscow. Of these, the diplomatic interventions by Mr. Macron, who called for respecting Russian security concerns and sought to revive the Minsk agreement on Ukraine’s civil strife, and Mr. Scholz, who said in Kiev that Ukraine’s entry into NATO was “not …

War, peace, stalemate? Week ahead could decide what’s next for Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

War, peace, stalemate? Week ahead could decide what’s next for Ukraine

Firstpost  

A convergence of events over the coming week could determine whether the stalemate is resolved peacefully or Europe is at war Washington: Even if a Russian invasion of Ukraine doesn’t happen in the next few days, the crisis is reaching a critical inflection point with European stability and the future of East-West relations hanging in the balance. The Biden administration …

Ukraine conflict is ‘not inevitable’, Pentagon chief says
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine conflict is ‘not inevitable’, Pentagon chief says

Al Jazeera  

US officials call on Russian President Vladimir Putin to de-escalate the crisis, warning that war would be ‘horrific’. The Pentagon on Friday also reiterated its pledge to defend NATO allies that border Ukraine in case of a Russian incursion, warning that the human toll of a war would be “horrific”. His remarks come days after the United States submitted written …

US and NATO deliver responses to Russian demands over Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

US and NATO deliver responses to Russian demands over Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

US rules out Russian demand to halt NATO’s eastward expansion, but says it is open to talks on arms control. “The document we’ve delivered includes concerns of the United States and our allies and partners about Russia’s actions that undermine security, a principled and pragmatic evaluation of the concerns that Russia has raised, and our own proposals for areas where …

Russia and Ukraine agree to continue ceasefire talks
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia and Ukraine agree to continue ceasefire talks

CNN  

CNN — Russian and Ukrainian negotiators agreed that a permanent ceasefire in eastern Ukraine must be observed “unconditionally” following hours-long talks in Paris on Wednesday. Speaking after Wednesday’s meeting, Moscow’s chief negotiator Dmitry Kozak said the ceasefire must be observed “unconditionally” but that many other issues in eastern Ukraine remained unresolved. He added that the “obligation” to implement such agreements …

No Ukraine breakthrough, but NATO and Russia eye more talks
2 years, 11 months ago

No Ukraine breakthrough, but NATO and Russia eye more talks

LA Times  

From left, United States Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko and Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin pose for a photo prior to the NATO-Russia Council at NATO headquarters, in Brussels. “We are not going to agree that NATO cannot expand any further.” The meeting was called as an estimated …

Biden-Putin talks on Ukraine crisis rooted in older dispute
3 years ago

Biden-Putin talks on Ukraine crisis rooted in older dispute

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Cold War ended 30 years ago this month, but one unresolved issue — how closely Ukraine, a former Soviet republic, can ally with the West — is now creating some of the deepest U.S.-Russian tensions in years. The dispute over Ukraine’s status and its growing alignment with U.S.-led NATO will be at the center of President Vladimir …

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