1 year, 11 months ago

Ukraine decries ‘symbolic blow’ as Russia assumes UN presidency

The Kremlin said it planned to ‘exercise all its rights’ in the role amid anger from Kyiv and allies. Ukraine has branded Russia’s presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of April “a symbolic blow,” joining a chorus of outrage from Western countries. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said Russia assuming the presidency was “a slap in the face to the international community”. “Unfortunately, Russia is a permanent member of the Security Council and no feasible international legal pathway exists to change that reality,” she added, calling the presidency “a largely ceremonial position”. “We also expect that they will “At every opportunity, we will raise our concerns about Russia’s actions,” she added, reiterating Washington’s condemnation of Moscow’s “war crimes and human rights violations” in Ukraine.

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

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

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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. …

6 months ago

Ukraine's president calls for unspecified global 'action' to force Russia into peace

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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 Ukraine’s president dismissed the notion …

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The Russia-US divide was on display during Moscow's monthlong presidency of the UN Security Council

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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. “As the president of the Security Council, I am …

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The Russia-US divide was on display during Moscow’s monthlong presidency of the UN Security Council

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UNITED NATIONS — Whether it’s Gaza, Ukraine, Syria or a new world order, it’s been Russia versus the United States and the West during Moscow’s presidency of the Security Council this month, with the growing divide on vivid display. “As the president of the Security Council, I am compelled to thank the United States for his statement,” a clearly angry …

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Russia and West clash over Ukraine at Security Council meeting ahead of war anniversary

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Russia and West clash over Ukraine at Security Council meeting ahead of war anniversary

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UNITED NATIONS — Russia accused the West on Monday of sabotaging agreements that would have prevented the war in Ukraine – but the U.S. and its allies put the blame squarely on Moscow, saying there is no escaping that President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of its smaller neighbor. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia again put the cause of the war down …

1 year, 2 months ago

Russia’s air assault on Ukraine evokes sharp criticism at UN Security Council meet

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Russian strikes across Ukraine on Friday killed 31 civilians and wounded more than 160 others in the biggest aerial attacks since the start of the war in February 2022, according to officials, and Poland said a Russian missile appeared to have flown into its airspace before returning to Ukraine Russia drew sharp criticism at the UN Security Council on Friday …

1 year, 5 months ago

Vantage | How US, Russia ensure UNSC does nothing on aid to Palestine

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Until the Security Council undergoes a substantial overhaul, the UN will remain paralysed and those in dire need of assistance, such as ordinary Palestinians, will continue to endure suffering while global governance falters It’s no secret that when it comes to geopolitics, the world often appears divided into distinct camps with the East pitted against the West and the North …

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UN Human Rights Council set to vote on Russia membership after Putin ‘uses stolen Ukraine grain to buy votes’

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Russia tries to rejoin UN Human Rights Council

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1 year, 6 months ago

Zelenskyy says UN Security Council ‘ineffective’ due to Russian veto

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy tells special Security Council meeting that the only way to lasting peace is the full withdrawal of Russian troops. In Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s first in-person appearance at a UN Security Council meeting on Moscow’s invasion of his country, he told a special meeting that the Russian veto has rendered the world body “ineffective”. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres …

1 year, 11 months ago

UN chief and West berate Russia’s top diplomat over Ukraine

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UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations chief and representatives from Western nations berated Russia’s top diplomat as he chaired a U.N. meeting Monday, accusing Moscow of violating the U.N. Charter by attacking Ukraine and occupying part of its territory. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called cooperation among the U.N.’s 193 member nations the organization’s “beating heart” and “guiding vision,” and he warned …

1 year, 11 months ago

U.N. chief and West berate Russia's top diplomat over Ukraine

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The United Nations chief and representatives from Western nations berated Russia’s top diplomat as he chaired a U.N. meeting Monday, accusing Moscow of violating the U.N. Charter by attacking Ukraine and occupying part of its territory. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called cooperation among the U.N.’s 193 member nations the organization’s “beating heart” and “guiding vision,” and he warned the Security Council …

1 year, 11 months ago

Ukraine’s allies denounce ‘cynical’ Russian meeting at UN

Al Jazeera

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov blamed the West, particularly the US, for ‘a profound crisis’ in the UN system. Ukraine’s international allies blasted Russia during a United Nations Security Council meeting chaired by Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that focused on protecting the principles of the UN’s charter, which Moscow itself is accused of violating by invading Ukraine last year. …

1 year, 11 months ago

Russia’s UN council presidency is most contentious in memory

Associated Press

UNITED NATIONS — First the Russians gave the U.N. spotlight to the commissioner of children’s rights accused with President Vladimir Putin of war crimes for deporting Ukrainian children to Russia, sparking a walkout by the U.S. and several others. The U.S. envoy promised to “use every opportunity to push back on their using their perch in the chair to spread …

1 year, 11 months ago

Russia rejects US claims its UN council presidency is a joke

Associated Press

UNITED NATIONS — Russia’s U.N. ambassador on Monday dismissed U.S. and European Union descriptions of its presidency of the Security Council this month as an April Fool’s joke and announced a meeting to be chaired by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on defending the principles of the U.N. Charter, which Moscow is widely accused of breaking by invading Ukraine. Ambassador Linda …

1 year, 11 months ago

Russia, accused of war crimes, assumes UN Security Council presidency causing fury in Ukraine

India Today

Russia, whose leader is accused of war crimes, took the presidency of the United Nations Security Council on Saturday despite Ukraine urging members to block the move. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called Russia's presidency "the worst joke ever for April Fool's Day" and a "stark reminder that something is wrong with the way international security architecture is functioning". Despite …

1 year, 11 months ago

Russia Security Council presidency a 'slap in the face': Ukraine FM

Hindustan Times

Russia's presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of April is "a slap in the face to the international community", Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Saturday. Later this month, Moscow has said Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is planning to chair a UN Security Council meeting on "effective multilateralism". "Unfortunately Russia is a permanent member of the …

1 year, 11 months ago

Russian U.N. Security Council presidency is 'symbolic blow': Ukraine official

The Hindu

A top Ukrainian official on April 1 criticised the 'symbolic blow' of Russia assuming the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council. It is very telling that on the holiday of one terror state – Iran, another terror state – Russia – begins to preside over the UN Security Council. Ukrainian official Mr. Yermak also hit out at Iran, …

1 year, 11 months ago

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov to chair UN Security Council meeting in New York

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Ukraine has called for Russia to be removed from the Security Council over the military operation launched in February last year. Russia last chaired the council in February 2022 Moscow: Moscow said its foreign minister will chair a UN Security Council meeting in April, when Russia will hold the rotating presidency of the international body. “This meeting will be chaired …

2 years ago

Russia to hold UN meeting on Ukraine kids taken to Russia

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UNITED NATIONS — Russia plans to hold an informal meeting of the U.N. Security Council in early April on what it said is “the real situation” of Ukrainian children taken to Russia, an issue that has gained the spotlight following the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes related to their abduction. The court …

2 years, 1 month ago

Top UN human rights body looks to chastise Russia for war crimes in Ukraine

India Today

Russia's war in Ukraine looms large as the UN Human Rights Council meets Monday, with calls for unity in condemning Moscow and extending a probe into war crimes in the conflict. Days after the United Nations General Assembly in New York voted overwhelmingly to demand Russia immediately withdraw from Ukraine, Moscow's war is expected to dominate the opening of the …

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UN chief condemns Russian \'affront\' in Ukraine

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New York: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Wednesday and said that it "is an affront to our collective conscience." While addressing the eleventh emergency special session two days before the anniversary of Russia's attack, Guterres said, "When you mark Russia's invasion of Ukraine stands as a green milestone for the people of Ukraine and …

2 years, 1 month ago

UN Security Council does not reflect today’s realities, is paralysed: UNGA President

The Hindu

The UN Security Council does not reflect today’s realities, is paralysed and unable to discharge its basic function of maintaining international peace and security when one of its permanent members has attacked its neighbour, UN General Assembly President Csaba Korosi has said. He said that the issue of UNSC reform is both “burning” and “compelling” since the composition of the …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Ukraine to call for Russia\'s removal from UN Security Council

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KYIV: Ukraine is planning to call for Russia to be removed as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council on Monday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said. Kuleba said the question of Russia's veto-wielding permanent seat in the UN Security Council -- also held by the United States, Britain, France and China -- was already being discussed around …

2 years, 5 months ago

Ukraine denounces Russia as 'terrorist state' at urgent United Nations General Assembly meeting

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Ukraine denounced Russia as a “terrorist state” at an urgent United Nations General Assembly meeting Monday following its neighbor’s latest attacks, as Western powers sought to underscore Moscow’s isolation. United Nations: Ukraine denounced Russia as a “terrorist state” at an urgent United Nations General Assembly meeting Monday following its neighbor’s latest attacks, as Western powers sought to underscore Moscow’s isolation. …

2 years, 5 months ago

U.N. meets on Ukraine hours after Russian strikes

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The U.N. General Assembly started debating on October 10 whether to demand that Russia reverse course on annexing four regions of Ukraine — a discussion that came as Moscow's most extensive missile strikes in months alarmed much of the international community anew. Russia has said it was retaliating for what it called a Ukrainian “terrorist” attack Saturday on an important …

2 years, 5 months ago

Worried UN meets on Ukraine hours after Russian strikes

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UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly started debating Monday whether to demand that Russia reverse course on annexing four regions of Ukraine — a discussion that came as Moscow’s most extensive missile strikes in months alarmed much of the international community anew. Russia has said it was retaliating for what it called a Ukrainian “terrorist” attack Saturday on an …

2 years, 5 months ago

Worried UN meets hours after Russia escalates war against Ukraine, launches over 80 missiles

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Ukriane Russia War: The UN General Assembly started debating on Monday whether to demand that Russia reverse course on annexing four regions of Ukraine — a discussion that came as Moscow's most extensive missile strikes in months alarmed much of the international community anew. UN Secretary-General António Guterres was “deeply shocked” by the Russian attacks and spoke Monday with Ukrainian …

2 years, 5 months ago

Ukraine’s president: No talks with Putin if its land annexed

Associated Press

UNITED NATIONS — Ukraine’s president warned Tuesday that Russia’s just concluded “sham referendums” and attempts to annex Ukrainian territory rule out any talks with Moscow as long as Vladimir Putin remains president, and called for Russia’s “complete isolation” and tough new global sanctions. Speaking to the U.N. Security Council by video link over Russian objections, Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged additional military …

2 years, 6 months ago

Russian proxies in Ukraine claim victory in annexation votes

Al Jazeera

Russian-installed officials in occupied regions of Ukraine have reported huge majorities in favour of becoming part of Russia after five days of voting in “referendums” that Kyiv and its allies have condemned as illegitimate and a sham. “People are forced to fill out some papers while being threatened by submachine guns.” People who had left the four regions for Russia …

2 years, 6 months ago

Russian minister called Zelensky ‘b*****d’ before walking out of UN meet: Report

Hindustan Times

As Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov walked out of a United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine on Friday, the situation devolved with the minister calling Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky a “b*****d”, Independent reported. Russia-Ukraine War: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov leaves after speaking at the Security Council meeting. As foreign ministers of the UNSC expressed growing frustration with Russia's …

2 years, 6 months ago

Watch| ‘He has left': The moment Russian foreign minister walked out of UN meet

Hindustan Times

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov walked out of a United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine as the US and its allies were criticizing President Vladimir Putin over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Russia-Ukraine War: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks at the Security Council meeting on Ukraine. "He has left the chamber, I'm not surprised, I don't think Mr Lavrov …

2 years, 6 months ago

Russia defends Ukraine war as US, others condemn alleged abuses

Al Jazeera

Pressure on Russia has increased with world leaders calling for accountability over Moscow’s February 24 invasion. Addressing a meeting of the UN Security Council on alleged atrocities committed in Ukraine since Russia’s February 24 invasion, Lavrov on Thursday accused Ukraine of creating threats against Russian security and “brazenly trampling” the rights of Russians and Russian speakers in Ukraine. “Everything I’ve …

2 years, 6 months ago

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ‘tramples’ UN charter: Japan PM

Al Jazeera

Fumio Kishida steps up calls for reform of UN system after failure of Security Council to respond to Russian attack. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has voiced disappointment over the failure of the United Nations Security Council to respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, calling for reforms that would allow the UN to better defend global peace and order. “Russia’s …

2 years, 6 months ago

Biden slams Putin's invasion of Ukraine in a speech to the United Nations

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Biden slams Putin's invasion of Ukraine in a speech to the United Nations Enlarge this image toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Evan Vucci/AP President Biden criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin and his ongoing efforts to seize Ukrainian territory, in his second address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York Wednesday. "A permanent member of the United Nations Security Council …

2 years, 8 months ago

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Russia Has Become 'A Terrorist' State

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LOADING ERROR LOADING UNITED NATIONS — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia on Tuesday of becoming “a terrorist” state carrying out “daily terrorist acts” and urged Russia’s expulsion from the United Nations. They work as terrorists every day.” In a virtual address to the U.N. Security Council, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of carrying out “daily terrorist acts.” Joel …

2 years, 10 months ago

Russia-Ukraine crisis updates | May 7, 2022

The Hindu

Russian forces unleashed new bombardments across the country ahead of Victory Day festivities in Moscow on Saturday. Ukraine’s defence minister said Russian forces had resumed their assault on the Azovstal steel mill site, despite earlier talk of a truce to allow trapped civilians to flee the complex. There was no immediate confirmation of the strike from the Russian defence ministry.—AFP …

2 years, 10 months ago

UN chief tours destroyed Ukrainian towns ahead of Zelenskyy talks

Al Jazeera

Antonio Guterres’s visit to Ukraine comes after holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The visit on Thursday, Guterres’s first to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in late February, comes two days after he met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, where he stressed the need for so-called “humanitarian corridors”, particularly out of the besieged southeastern city of Mariupol. …

2 years, 11 months ago

Ukraine latest updates: ‘Putin agrees to UN role in evacuations’

Al Jazeera

Ukraine news from April 26: UN says Putin agrees ‘in principle’ for UN to help with evacuations from Mariupol. “But it is my deep conviction that the sooner we end this war the better – for the people of Ukraine, for the people of the Russian Federation and those far beyond.” 26 Apr 2022 - 11:49 GMT Finland floats possible …

2 years, 11 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 …

2 years, 11 months ago

Don't expect Russia to be ousted from UN Security Council: White House

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“I know a question has been asked about whether Russia should be kicked out of being a permanent member. We don’t anticipate that happening,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at her daily news briefing. Washington: A day after Russia’s suspension from the UN Human Rights Council amid its invasion of Ukraine, the White House on Friday said …

2 years, 11 months ago

Russia-Ukraine crisis updates | April 6, 2022

The Hindu

Ahead of the ‘2+2’ dialogue, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday spoke to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and discussed the latest developments in Ukraine. - Reuters London UK’s PM says Bucha killings in Ukraine not ‘far short of genocide’ British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday the alleged massacre of Ukrainian civilians by Russian troops in the …

2 years, 11 months ago

Russia-Ukraine live news: UN suspends Russia from rights council

Al Jazeera

Ukraine news from April 7: UN members vote 93-24 in favour of a resolution suspending Russia from UN human rights body after alleged atrocities. 7 Apr 2022 - 17:47 GMT Kremlin says Russia has suffered ‘significant losses’ in Ukraine Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said that Russia had sustained “significant losses” in Ukraine. “We have significant losses of troops,” Peskov …

2 years, 11 months ago

Ukraine leader to UN Security Council: No more Russia veto

Associated Press

UNITED NATIONS — The war in Ukraine has put a spotlight on the U.N. Security Council’s failure to stop Russia’s aggression and carry out its mandate to ensure international peace and security. While the Security Council has been hamstrung in making demands, it has played an important role along with the General Assembly and the Geneva-based Human Rights Council in …

2 years, 11 months ago

Zelenskyy to address UN Security Council for first time since Russian invasion

Deccan Chronicle

United Nations: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to address the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday, the first time he will address the most powerful UN organ since Russia's invasion of his country and after streets strewn with corpses of what appeared to be civilians were found in the suburbs of Kyiv, sparking worldwide horror and condemnation. UN High …

2 years, 11 months ago

Zelenskyy urges U.N. Security Council to boot Russia or dissolve for the world's sake

NPR

Zelenskyy urges U.N. Security Council to boot Russia or dissolve for the world's sake Enlarge this image toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images Spencer Platt/Getty Images Editor's note: This story contains descriptions of violence that some may find disturbing. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave an impassioned speech to the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday, urging representatives not to let permanent …

2 years, 11 months ago

Truss calls on Russia to be suspended from UN human rights council after ‘heinous butchery’ in Bucha

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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 Liz Truss has called for Russia to be suspended from the …

3 years ago

Russia is a permanent UN Security Council member, making accountability complicated

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Russia is a permanent UN Security Council member, making accountability complicated Most countries at the UN are raising alarms about Russia's invasion, but since Russia is a permanent Security Council member, it's hard to hold it to account in the world body. Russia is a permanent Security Council member, so it's hard to hold it to account there, as NPR's …

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NATO leader warns Russia of ‘fierce, devastating’ payback if it attacks Poland

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Ukraine says ties with White House are 'back on track'

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US intelligence: Ukraine and Russia likely to extend war rather than accept bad peace deal

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Trump accuses Putin of dragging ceasefire, Ukraine spots Russia's 'manipulation'

India Today

In a rare shift since beginning his second term in the White House, US President Donald Trump has now expressed the belief that Vladimir Putin is deliberately stalling efforts to finalise a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine, despite Washington's ongoing mediation. "I think that Russia wants to see an end to it, but it could be they're dragging their feet," Trump …

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ANDREW NEIL: There's only one grim conclusion from the latest Saudi talks: Trump isn't pursuing a just peace for Ukraine - but an unjust victory for Russia

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Russia has been 'influencing' White House policy with propaganda about the Ukraine war, Volodymyr Zelensky claimed last night. In an interview released as peace talks began, the Ukrainian president pointed to a 'pattern' of high-level officials in Donald Trump's administration taking Vladimir Putin at his word – including claims that Kyiv did not want the war to end. Russia has …

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Russia-US talks in Riyadh conclude after over 12 hours: media

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Russia and Ukraine agree to halt Black Sea attacks, US says

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US holds separate talks with Russians after meeting Ukrainians to discuss a potential ceasefire

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U.S. holds separate talks with Russians after meeting Ukrainians to discuss a potential ceasefire

LA Times

U.S. negotiators worked on a proposed partial ceasefire in Ukraine on Monday, meeting with representatives from Russia a day after holding separate talks with the Ukrainian team. Grigory Karasin, head of the foreign affairs committee in the Russian parliament’s upper house and a participant in Monday’s talks, told the Interfax news agency the negotiations were going on in a “creative …

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After Ukraine, US officials hold talks with Russia to discuss ceasefire: Report

India Today

After holding talks with Ukraine on Sunday, US delegations met Russian officials in Saudi Arabia today to discuss a partial ceasefire in the war. "The discussion was productive and focused -- we addressed key points including energy," Umerov said on social media, adding Ukraine was working to make its goal of a "just and lasting peace" a reality. Witkoff expressed …

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3 days, 19 hours ago

Russia hopes for 'progress' at Saudi talks

China Daily

Firefighters try to put out a fire following a Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia on Friday. UKRAINIAN EMERGENCY SERVICE/AP MOSCOW — Moscow is hoping to achieve "some progress" at talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday, a Russian negotiator told state media before the United States meets Ukrainian and Russian delegations separately in a bid to halt the three-year conflict. A senior …

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4 days, 3 hours ago

US envoy Witkoff optimistic on Ukraine talks, says Putin wants peace

Hindustan Times

By Phil Stewart US envoy Witkoff optimistic on Ukraine talks, says Putin wants peace WASHINGTON -U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff expressed optimism on Sunday ahead of high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia over the war in Ukraine and said he believed Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to end the three-year-old conflict. Putin agreed last week to stop attacking Ukrainian energy facilities …

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Should Ukraine Get $200 Bn of Seized Russian Assets? Yes, Says the Mahabharata

The Quint

Europe is trapped in a moral hazard. Hey, wait, Europe’s holding over $200 billion of seized Russian assets — the bulk of them in Belgium. It was against international law and could undermine the confidence of other investors – for example, China, the Gulf States, India, and Brazil – in holding Sterling/Euro assets. Besides, they feared Russian retaliation, as Putin …

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4 days, 10 hours ago

US Hopes for Ukraine Peace Deal Soon as Putin Seems in No Hurry

Live Mint

The US is still hoping a broad ceasefire in Russia’s war in Ukraine can be reached within weeks, even as the warring sides continue attacks and signs ahead of talks scheduled for the coming days that the Kremlin is in no hurry to reach a deal. “I believe we’re going to pretty soon have a full ceasefire,” President Donald Trump …

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4 days, 17 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow hopes for ‘progress’ at Saudi talks as Trump’s envoy calls Putin not a ‘bad guy’

Live Mint

Ukraine and Russia reached a preliminary agreement on a limited ceasefire on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump spoke with the leaders of both countries. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed his unwavering support for Russia’s war in Ukraine during a meeting with a top Russian security official in Pyongyang, North Korean state media said Saturday, as reported by …

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4 days, 19 hours ago

MPs' outrage over 'out of his depth' Donald Trump envoy who 'regurgitates Putin propaganda' about Ukraine - as Brit politicians brand him a 'disgrace'

Daily Mail

Donald Trump's special envoy has been accused of 'regurgitating Kremlin propaganda' and told to apologise to Ukraine's people. Mr Witkoff, 68, a billionaire property developer with no diplomatic experience, has been representing the US in visits to Moscow as part of Mr Trump's efforts to agree a ceasefire in Ukraine. Donald Trump's special envoy has been accused of 'regurgitating Kremlin …

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US-Ukraine talks underway in Saudi to negotiate partial ceasefire with Russia

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4 days, 19 hours ago

US-Ukraine talks underway in Saudi to negotiate partial ceasefire with Russia

India Today

US and Ukrainian officials began talks in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, aimed at negotiating a partial ceasefire in the ongoing war with Russia. The discussions, which begin on Sunday, focus on proposals to safeguard energy facilities and critical infrastructure, with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov leading the Ukrainian delegation. President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 21 that Kyiv would send …

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4 days, 19 hours ago

US envoy Witkoff hopeful on ending Ukraine war, says Putin wants peace

India Today

US special envoy Steve Witkoff expressed optimism on Sunday ahead of high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia over the war in Ukraine and said he believed Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to end the three-year-old conflict. Putin agreed last week to stop attacking Ukrainian energy facilities temporarily, but declined to endorse a full 30-day ceasefire that President Donald Trump hoped would …

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Russian tanks roll across the border, a barrage of missiles are fired on Britain - then nuclear hell breaks out: GENERAL SIR RICHARD SHIRREFF reveals how he believes WW3 will begin... and we have just

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5 days, 18 hours ago

Russian tanks roll across the border, a barrage of missiles are fired on Britain - then nuclear hell breaks out: GENERAL SIR RICHARD SHIRREFF reveals how he believes WW3 will begin... and we have just

Daily Mail

Ceasefire: even the word is ominous. But one thing is certain: when the Kremlin is ready, Russia will renege in the most bloodthirsty fashion, writes Sir Richard Shirreff I predict there will be war in two years at the outside, unless we do what is needed to deter Russia, says Sir Richard Shirreff As well as the possibility of the …

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5 days, 19 hours ago

Trump's former Russia analyst discusses Putin's possible next moves in the war

NPR

Trump's former Russia analyst discusses Putin's possible next moves in the war SARAH MCCAMMON, HOST: Fiona Hill has an insider's perspective on President Trump's Russia policy. And in that case, there is an overlap between what Vladimir Putin wants and what President Trump MCCAMMON: I mean, Trump has said that Ukrainian president - that Zelenskyy doesn't have the cards here. …

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‘Russia doesn’t share desire for peace,’ says Macron after drone barrage against Ukraine

Firstpost

“Last night, Russia demonstrated once again that it genuinely does not share the desire for peace. Reuters French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said that Russia has demonstrated a lack of seriousness in achieving peace in Ukraine, following Moscow’s launch of a new drone attack against its neighbour despite US efforts to resolve the conflict. I offer my full support …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

'No care for nationhood': Why Ukraine doesn't trust Russia in ceasefire talks, security expert explains

Firstpost

In a thought-provoking conversation with Firstpost, Dr. Hanna Shelest, Security Studies Program Director at Prism UA and Editor-in-Chief of Ukraine Analytica, throws light on Russia’s old pattern of conducting strikes during negotiations A 90-minute phone call between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin did not prevent Russia from unleashing a massive drone attack in Ukraine. During …

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The long history of Russia's broken promises to Ukraine : Consider This from NPR

NPR

The long history of Russia's broken promises to Ukraine Enlarge this image toggle caption NurPhoto/Getty NurPhoto/Getty Representatives from Russia and Ukraine will be in meetings to try to hammer out details of a ceasefire on Monday. One of the biggest things working against a new agreement, is what happened after Ukraine's last agreement with Russia. Ukraine says it won't trust …

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European military leaders discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force

NPR

European military leaders discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force toggle caption Alastair Grant/AP KYIV, Ukraine — Senior military officers from more than 30 countries across Europe and beyond met in England on Thursday to flesh out plans for an international peacekeeping force for Ukraine as details of a partial ceasefire are worked out. French President Emmanuel Macron said a meeting of the …

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6 days, 19 hours ago

Trump confident of ending Ukraine war after partial peace deal: We're doing well

India Today

Following Donald Trump's calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the US President on Friday expressed confidence that the partial ceasefire agreement would lead to lasting peace between the two warring nations. In a significant development, Trump brokered a 30-day partial peace deal between Zelenskyy and Putin, in which the Ukrainian President agreed to his …

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Defence Chiefs Meet in London to Discuss Post-Ceasefire Peacekeeping in Ukraine

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Defence Chiefs Meet in London to Discuss Post-Ceasefire Peacekeeping in Ukraine

The Hindu

Defence Chiefs of some thirty Western countries gathered in London on Thursday for a “planning” meeting to discuss peacekeeping in Ukraine in a post-ceasefire scenario with Russia. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer had said on Saturday that the “coalition of the willing” – which is a name given to a group of countries, headed by the U.K. and France, which …

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1 week ago

EU says US and Russia are not discussing 'real negotiations' on Ukraine ceasefire

Firstpost

During a meeting between EU leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy EU leaders discussed ways of supporting Kyiv politically and militarily as Washington grows closer to Moscow Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shakes hands with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez next to European Council President Antonio Costa and French President Emmanuel Macron at a European Union leaders' special summit to discuss …

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1 week ago

Despite Trump's mediation, Ukraine & Russia stand poles apart on peace conditions

Firstpost

Even though US President Donald Trump is mediating between Ukraine and Russia, senior officials from both countries attending the Raisina Dialogue 2025 brought to the fore how far the two countries stand in terms of objectives and expectations in the ongoing conflict Even as US President Donald Trump has arm-twisted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy into accepting Russian terms for a …

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1 week ago

'Ukraine war can end immediately if Russia withdraws from its territories'

Firstpost

In an interview with Firstpost on the sidelines of the 2025 Raisina Dialogue, Rainer Rudolph, Vice-Chairman, Munich Security Conference, gave his take on where Europe stands in the current world order As the US, Russia and Ukraine take weeks to negotiate a peace deal, Ambassador Rainer Rudolph, Vice-Chairman, Munich Security Conference said there is one “easy end to this war”. …

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Military leaders discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force as partial ceasefire plans are worked out

Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine — Senior military officers from more than 30 countries across Europe and beyond met in England on Thursday to flesh out plans for an international peacekeeping force for Ukraine as details of a partial ceasefire are worked out. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he didn’t know whether there would be a peace deal in the Russia-Ukraine war, …

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Russia-Ukraine war LIVE updates: Zelenskyy agrees to limited ceasefire after phone call with Trump

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1 week ago

Russia-Ukraine war LIVE updates: Zelenskyy agrees to limited ceasefire after phone call with Trump

The Hindu

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed Wednesday to a limited ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow, as U.S. President Donald Trump suggested during a call with the embattled country’s leader that he consider American ownership of Ukraine’s power plants to ensure their long-term security. Mr. Trump told Mr. Zelenskyy that the U.S. could be “very helpful in running those plants with its …

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After talks with Putin and Zelenskyy, is Trump closer to ending Ukraine war?

Firstpost

Following an hour-long phone call with Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to a 30-day halt on strikes on energy assets in Russia. Ukraine agrees to partial ceasefire After holding an hour-long phone call with Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to a partial ceasefire with Russia focused on “energy and other civilian infrastructure.” He added that it is the …

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Trump floats US takeover of Ukraine nuclear plants

Deccan Chronicle

Washington: Donald Trump told Volodymyr Zelensky Wednesday that the United States could own and run Ukraine's nuclear power plants as part of his latest bid to secure a ceasefire in Russia's invasion of its neighbor. The Ukrainian president said following their call that Kyiv was ready to pause attacks on Russia's energy network and infrastructure, a day after Vladimir Putin …

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Trump says Ukraine truce bid 'on track' after Zelensky call

Deccan Chronicle

Washington: US President Donald Trump hailed a "very good" call with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky Wednesday, a day after Russia's Vladimir Putin agreed to temporarily halt attacks on Kyiv's power plants. Trump said efforts to secure a full ceasefire in Russia's three-year-old invasion remained "on track" despite the fact that his call with Putin failed to produce any broader peace deal. …

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Military leaders discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force as partial ceasefire plans are worked out

LA Times

In this photo distributed by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Thursday, a Russian “Grad” self-propelled multiple-rocket launcher fires toward Ukrainian positions in Ukraine. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he didn’t know whether there would be a peace deal in the Russia-Ukraine war, but “we are making steps in the right direction” as a “coalition of the willing” …

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1 week, 1 day ago

The Trump-Putin phone call gave the Kremlin leader a chance to pivot away from the war in Ukraine

Associated Press

They talked about the fighting in Ukraine, of course. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit In this photo taken from video distributed by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Thursday, March 13, 2025, a Russian soldier patrols an area in Sudzha in the Kursk region of Russia, after it was taken …

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Russia Ukraine Trump: Zelensky has a real chance to end the war, if he can accept these harsh realities.

Slate

This article was originally featured in Foreign Policy, the magazine of global politics and ideas. According to Milley, Ukraine now found itself bogged down in a stalemate, and its best option was to seize a “window of opportunity for negotiation.” Related From Slate Maybe Trump Wants to Help Ukraine After All Milley’s analysis recalled Prussian Gen. Carl von Clausewitz’s oft-quoted …

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