French, German leaders to visit Russia and Ukraine amid tension
2 years, 11 months ago

French, German leaders to visit Russia and Ukraine amid tension

Al Jazeera  

Diplomatic push by Macron and Scholz comes as US accuses Kremlin of plotting a ‘false flag attack’ to justify military action. The high-level visits come as China has backed Russia’s demand that NATO be precluded from expanding to Ukraine, and after the United States accused the Kremlin on Thursday of an elaborate plot to fabricate an attack by Ukrainian forces that Russia could use as a pretext to take military action. But Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Friday that “top-level visits seriously reduce challenges in the sphere of security and upset the Kremlin’s plans”. Blinken reaffirmed the US and its allies’ willingness to “impose swift and severe consequences on Russia if it chooses to escalate,” State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said. In talks with the Russian and Ukrainian leaders on Thursday night, Macron’s office said they discussed ways to “identify elements that could lead to de-escalation,” and “conditions for strategic balance in Europe, which should allow for the reduction of risks on the ground and guarantee security on the continent”.

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Macron urges Ukraine to have ‘realistic expectations’ in conflict with Russia
3 days, 19 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
4 days, 10 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 …

Everything will be fine: Putin's New Year message to Russia amid economic crisis
1 week, 2 days ago

Everything will be fine: Putin's New Year message to Russia amid economic crisis

India Today  

President Vladimir Putin told Russians in a New Year address that the country would move forward with confidence in 2025, though he offered no specific promises on the economy or the war in Ukraine. In 2024, Russia was invaded for the first time since World War Two as Ukraine grabbed a slice of its western Kursk region in a surprise …

Russia Ukraine war latest: Biden vows surge in weapons for Kyiv after ‘outrageous’ attack by Putin
2 weeks, 1 day ago

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

The Independent  

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

Zelenskyy discusses security guarantees for Ukraine with Nato, European leaders
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war: Putin
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3 weeks, 1 day 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, 1 day 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 …

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’

Firstpost  

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Ukraine peace talks possible this winter, says Donald Tusk
4 weeks, 2 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 Ukraine war latest: Zelensky welcomes diplomatic end to Putin’s war and hints at role for foreign troops
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1 month ago

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

The Independent  

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Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine. Both sides are digging in. And everyone is bracing for Trump
1 month ago

Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine. Both sides are digging in. And everyone is bracing for Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The grinding war between Ukraine and its Russian invaders has escalated ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration, with President Joe Biden rushing out billions of dollars more in military aid before U.S. support for Kyiv’s defenses is thrown into question under the new administration. The Treasury Department said Tuesday it would disburse $20 billion — the U.S. portion of …

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

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 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, …

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 …

Germany’s Scholz pledges $680m in military aid on surprise Ukraine visit
1 month, 1 week ago

Germany’s Scholz pledges $680m in military aid on surprise Ukraine visit

Al Jazeera  

German chancellor to hold talks with Zelenskyy before inauguration of Trump, who has pledged to end the war. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has pledged additional military support worth $680m to Ukraine in an unannounced visit to Kyiv after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought security guarantees from NATO to defend itself amid steady Russian advances. The visit, his second since Russia’s full-scale …

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 …

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 …

‘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 …

Trump envoy's warning that 'we're on the precipice of WW3'... and his plan to end Russia conflict: How Keith Kellogg has proposed giving Putin one fifth of Ukraine and forcing Zelensky in to talks wit
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump envoy's warning that 'we're on the precipice of WW3'... and his plan to end Russia conflict: How Keith Kellogg has proposed giving Putin one fifth of Ukraine and forcing Zelensky in to talks wit

Daily Mail  

The former US Army General tapped to be Donald Trump's special envoy to Ukraine and Russia warned last week 'we're on the precipice of World War III' as he outlined a plan to end the war by forcing both sides to the negotiating table. Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg said we are 'on the precipice of WWIII' after Vladimir Putin launched …

Germany draws up list of bunkers as ongoing Ukraine war sparks concern about Russian attack
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Germany draws up list of bunkers as ongoing Ukraine war sparks concern about Russian attack

Live Mint  

Germany is drawing drawn up a list of emergency shelters that can be used by civilians amid escalating tensions with Russia. The digital directory of bunkers will be made available through a planned phone app and include underground train stations and car parks as well as state buildings and private properties. The country currently has 579 bunkers — mostly dating …

West faces biggest threat since 1945 says Trump military adviser amid growing WW3 fears as Putin vows to keep up massive missiles attacks on Ukraine
1 month, 2 weeks ago

West faces biggest threat since 1945 says Trump military adviser amid growing WW3 fears as Putin vows to keep up massive missiles attacks on Ukraine

Daily Mail  

War games with an increasingly belligerent axis of powers has placed the West in its gravest peril since the end of the Second World War, a top US military official and adviser to Donald Trump has warned. General Jack Keane, former vice chief of the US army, told The Times that the war in Ukraine will remain a top priority …

Germany prepares for potential war with Russia: Secret ‘Operations Plan Germany’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Germany prepares for potential war with Russia: Secret ‘Operations Plan Germany’

Live Mint  

The deployment of US-supplied ATACMS missiles by Ukraine into Russian territory has intensified fears of broader conflict, with Moscow warning that Western nations’ involvement risks triggering a direct confrontation. "Operations Plan Germany" strategy for national defense According to a report by Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, the German armed forces are proactively preparing for emergencies under a strategic document called the “Operations …

Putin opens door to Donald Trump’s peace deal but Ukraine must make huge concessions; will Zelenskyy accept the plan?
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Russia claims US doing 'everything it can' to prolong Ukraine war, says Putin ready for ‘negotiations’
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Putin open to discuss Ukraine ceasefire with Trump if Zelenskyy abandons Nato dream: Report
1 month, 3 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 …

Germany will stand up to Russian intimidation, says foreign minister
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Germany will stand up to Russian intimidation, says foreign minister

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Germany’s foreign minister vowed on Tuesday that her country would not be intimidated by Russia’s new nuclear deterrent policy, saying the mistakes of the past would not be repeated. Baerbock said Putin is seeking to divide Europe, but was “bitterly mistaken.” The foreign ministers held talks about stepping up Europe’s military support for Ukraine as well as …

'He doesn't want peace': Ukraine's UN envoy warns against appeasing Putin on 1,000th day of war
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'He doesn't want peace': Ukraine's UN envoy warns against appeasing Putin on 1,000th day of war

Firstpost  

Ukrainian diplomat Yevheniia Filipenko urged allies to resist appeasement of Russian President Vladimir Putin, emphasising that recent attacks on Ukraine’s power grid show his commitment to prolonging the war A top Ukrainian diplomat warned against any appeasement of Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that the latest deadly attacks on Ukraine showed he had no desire for peace, and asked allies …

Kremlin vows response if Ukraine fires US missiles into Russia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kremlin vows response if Ukraine fires US missiles into Russia

Deccan Chronicle  

The Kremlin accused US President Joe Biden on Monday of escalating the 1,000-day-old war in Ukraine, promising a "palpable" response to any use of US long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia.Biden, who in January hands over the White House to Donald Trump, a sceptic of US support for Ukraine, called at a G20 summit attended by Russia's …

Macron hails 'good' US decision on Ukraine missiles
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Macron hails 'good' US decision on Ukraine missiles

Deccan Chronicle  

RIO DE JANEIRO: French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday hailed the United States' decision allowing Ukraine to fire US-supplied long-range missiles into Russia as it fights Moscow's invasion. "It was a decision that was a totally good one," Macron said in Brazil, on the sidelines of a G20 summit also attended by US President Joe Biden, who made the policy …

At last Biden is taking real steps to help Ukraine – but is it too little too late?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

At last Biden is taking real steps to help Ukraine – but is it too little too late?

The Independent  

What took you so long, Joe?” President Biden’s belated decision to allow Ukrainian armed forces to deploy a key US-supplied missile system deeper into Russian territory will be a welcome boost to morale in Kyiv, as well as being of some material help. It may be recalled that, when the news broke about President Putin’s “special military operation” in February …

Hungarian official criticizes Biden decision allowing Ukraine to use US weapons to strike Russia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hungarian official criticizes Biden decision allowing Ukraine to use US weapons to strike Russia

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary’s foreign minister lashed out on Monday at U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to authorize Ukraine to use missiles supplied by Washington to strike deeper inside Russia, saying the move could serve to escalate the war and threaten the outbreak of a global conflict. The decision allowing Kyiv to use the Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMs, …

Joe Biden throwing oil on fire: Kremlin reacts to US allowing Ukraine to use American missiles to target Russia
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Joe Biden throwing oil on fire: Kremlin reacts to US allowing Ukraine to use American missiles to target Russia

Op India  

On Monday, November 18, Russia reacted to reports that US President Joe Biden has allowed Ukraine to launch US supplied long-range-missiles into Russia. Accusing outgoing President Joe Biden of increasing tensions with this decision, Peskov said, “If such a decision has been taken, it means a whole new spiral of tension and a whole new situation with regard to US …

US approval for long-range missiles to Ukraine would mark 'new round of tension', warns Kremlin
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US approval for long-range missiles to Ukraine would mark 'new round of tension', warns Kremlin

Firstpost  

A day after US President Joe Biden reportedly gave the green light for Ukraine to use long-range missiles supplied by the US to strike Russia, Kremlin said on Monday that such a move would lead to a “new round of tension” and deepen the involvement of the US in the conflict A Ukrainian service member from the special police unit …

Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — The Kremlin warned Monday that President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied longer-range missiles adds “fuel to the fire” of the war and would escalate international tensions even higher. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave a muted response Sunday to the approval that he and his government have request for over a …

Biden clears Ukraine for long-range missile strikes inside Russia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Biden clears Ukraine for long-range missile strikes inside Russia

Deccan Chronicle  

US President Joe Biden has cleared Kyiv to use long-range American missiles against military targets inside Russia, a US official told AFP on Sunday, hours after Russia targeted Ukraine's power grid in a deadly barrage.The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, was confirming reports from The New York Times and The Washington Post that the major policy shift -- long …

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 …

British prime minister says he has no plans to talk with Putin as he reaffirms support for Ukraine
1 month, 3 weeks ago

British prime minister says he has no plans to talk with Putin as he reaffirms support for Ukraine

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday that he has no plan to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he pledged support for Ukraine as the U.K.’s top priority at this week’s G20 summit. Speaking with reporters on the way to the meeting in Brazil, Starmer said he wouldn’t speak to Putin as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz …

Trump’s push for Ukraine peace finds growing acceptance in Europe
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Putin’s forces intensify assaults across Ukraine: ‘They don’t care how many men they lose’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Putin’s forces intensify assaults across Ukraine: ‘They don’t care how many men they lose’

The Independent  

As Russian forces intensify attacks against hard-pressed Ukrainian soldiers along much of the 600-mile front line, a senior Ukrainian military source has told The Independent that Moscow will keep up the assaults until the moment of Donald Trump’s inauguration – despite the huge troop losses Vladimir Putin’s forces are suffering. “What is clear,” says the colonel, “is that the Russians …

German Chancellor calls for Russia’s withdrawal of troops from Ukraine, Putin blames NATO, sets terms for talks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

German Chancellor calls for Russia’s withdrawal of troops from Ukraine, Putin blames NATO, sets terms for talks

Live Mint  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on Friday for the first time since December 2022, discussing the war in Ukraine, and bilateral relations. Scholz calls for withdrawal of Russian troops During the conversation, Scholz urged Putin to withdraw Russian forces from Ukraine and begin negotiations with Kyiv to achieve a “just and lasting peace,” according to …

Germany's Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia's Putin in first such call in 2 years
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Germany's Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia's Putin in first such call in 2 years

NPR  

Germany's Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia's Putin in first such call in 2 years toggle caption Michael Kappeler/AP/DPA BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin leader's first publicly announced conversation with the sitting head of a major Western power in nearly two years. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized Scholz's call to Putin, …

Germany’s Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia’s Putin in first such call in 2 years
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Germany’s Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia’s Putin in first such call in 2 years

Associated Press  

BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin leader’s first publicly announced conversation with the sitting head of a major Western power in nearly two years. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized Scholz’s call to Putin, calling it “a Pandora’s box” and would only serve to make Russia less isolated. The Kremlin said Germany …

Germany’s Scholz calls Putin, ending Western isolation over Ukraine
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Germany’s Scholz calls Putin, ending Western isolation over Ukraine

CNN  

CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized a call between Germany’s chancellor and Russian President Vladimir Putin as opening a “Pandora’s box” that only works to undermine efforts to isolate Russia’s leader. On the call, Scholz urged Putin to pull his forces out of Ukraine and begin talks with Kyiv that would open the way for a “just and …

Germany’s Scholz calls Putin, ending Western isolation over Ukraine
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Germany’s Scholz calls Putin, ending Western isolation over Ukraine

CNN  

CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized a call between Germany’s chancellor and Russian President Vladimir Putin as opening a “Pandora’s box” that only works to undermine efforts to isolate Russia’s leader. On the call, Scholz urged Putin to pull his forces out of Ukraine and begin talks with Kyiv that would open the way for a “just and …

US reiterates support for Ukraine amid uncertainty over Trump stance
1 month, 4 weeks ago

US reiterates support for Ukraine amid uncertainty over Trump stance

Al Jazeera  

Russia rains missiles on Kyiv as US Secretary of State Blinken pledges Biden government will do what it can for Ukraine before leaving office. The top US diplomat made the promise during a visit to Brussels on Wednesday, amid ongoing uncertainty over the stance of President-elect Donald Trump on Ukraine’s conflict with Russia and the wider NATO alliance. He also …

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