Zelenskyy wants U.S. to hit Russia with 'maximum' sanctions if it refuses a ceasefire
1 week, 5 days ago

Zelenskyy wants U.S. to hit Russia with 'maximum' sanctions if it refuses a ceasefire

NPR  

Zelenskyy wants U.S. to hit Russia with 'maximum' sanctions if it refuses a ceasefire toggle caption Efrem Lukatsky/AP KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he hopes the United States will apply "maximum additional sanctions" on Russia if it refuses to accept a 30-day ceasefire and described Russian President Vladimir Putin's "bravado" response as a stalling tactic. Russia has yet to respond ATC - 2-WAY KAKISSIS UKRAINE CEASEFIRE TALKS SAUDI Listen · 3:48 3:48 Zelenskyy's comments capped a week of intense dialogue about how to stop Russia's war on Ukraine. If Russia agrees to a short-term ceasefire, Zelenskyy said it would be possible to monitor violations using satellite data, joint intelligence with Ukraine's allies and reconnaissance drones. World Ukrainians describe their vision for a peace deal with Russia UKRAINE SAUDI TALKS Listen · 3:53 3:53 "Our partners know our red lines, that we do not recognize the occupied territories as territories of Russia, and we will never recognize them," Zelenskyy said.

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Ukraine and Russia agree to Black Sea ceasefire in US-brokered deal
16 hours, 57 minutes ago

Ukraine and Russia agree to Black Sea ceasefire in US-brokered deal

Firstpost  

With President Donald Trump pushing for a rapid end to the war that has killed tens of thousands of people, US negotiators met separately over three days in the Saudi capital Riyadh with delegations from Kyiv and Russia. A White House statement confirmed that both nations committed to “ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force, and prevent the use …

Negotiations on a Ukraine ceasefire enter third day in Saudi Arabia with renewed US-Ukraine talks
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20 hours, 53 minutes ago

Negotiations on a Ukraine ceasefire enter third day in Saudi Arabia with renewed US-Ukraine talks

Hindustan Times  

KYIV, Ukraine — A series of separate meetings between American, Russian and Ukrainian interlocutors entered their third day on Tuesday as U.S. negotiators shuttled back to discussions with their Ukrainian counterparts in the Saudi capital, a continuation of talks with Kyiv officials that began Sunday over a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. Negotiations on a Ukraine ceasefire enter third day in …

Zelensky claims Putin 'influences' White House policy with propaganda and says US officials 'take him at his word' - as peace talks between Russia and Trump administration begin
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1 day, 9 hours ago

Zelensky claims Putin 'influences' White House policy with propaganda and says US officials 'take him at his word' - as peace talks between Russia and Trump administration begin

Daily Mail  

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 …

Cease-fire talks focus on energy sites
1 day, 9 hours ago

Cease-fire talks focus on energy sites

China Daily  

This handout photograph released by the Ukrainian Emergency Service early on March 5, 2025, shows a Ukrainian rescuer working to extinguish a fire in a building following an attack from Russia at an undisclosed location in Odesa region. AFP PHOTO / UKRAINIAN EMERGENCY SERVICE The United States and Russia held talks on Monday aimed at producing a 30-day limited cease-fire …

Cease-fire talks focus on energy sites
1 day, 9 hours ago

Cease-fire talks focus on energy sites

China Daily  

This handout photograph released by the Ukrainian Emergency Service early on March 5, 2025, shows a Ukrainian rescuer working to extinguish a fire in a building following an attack from Russia at an undisclosed location in Odesa region. AFP PHOTO / UKRAINIAN EMERGENCY SERVICE The United States and Russia held talks on Monday aimed at producing a 30-day limited cease-fire …

Putin blitzes Ukrainian civilians with missiles as his envoys discuss 'peace' with Trump's representatives in Saudi Arabia
1 day, 16 hours ago

Putin blitzes Ukrainian civilians with missiles as his envoys discuss 'peace' with Trump's representatives in Saudi Arabia

Daily Mail  

Dozens of people were wounded in fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy today, local officials said, as Russian envoys met with Trump administration representatives in Saudi Arabia to discuss prospects for peace. Smoke billows after the strike on Sumy earlier today Rescuers and volunteers evacuate a wounded person from an apartment building damaged during a Russian missile …

US holds separate talks with Russians after meeting Ukrainians to discuss a potential ceasefire
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1 day, 18 hours ago

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

Hindustan Times  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — 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 …

US, Ukraine delegations wrap ceasefire talks in Riyadh – it's Russia's turn to respond
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2 days, 3 hours ago

US, Ukraine delegations wrap ceasefire talks in Riyadh – it's Russia's turn to respond

Firstpost  

The delegations from both nations discussed the future of the Russian-occupied nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia, Europe’s largest facility. The nuclear plant was also mentioned in US President Donald Trump’s remarks about negotiations to end the war Ukraine's Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov as he attends the Ukrainian and US delegations meeting in Jeddah, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. …

US, Russian officials hold ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia amid continued Ukraine conflict
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2 days, 4 hours ago

US, Russian officials hold ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia amid continued Ukraine conflict

Firstpost  

Trump envoy Steve Witkoff voiced optimism that any agreement struck would pave the way for a ‘full-on’ ceasefire The Ritz-Carlton hotel in Riyadh where talks are underway with US mediation to try to reach a ceasefire in the Russia Ukraine war. Trump envoy Steve Witkoff voiced optimism that any agreement struck would pave the way for a “full-on” ceasefire. Peskov …

Ukraine, US hold ‘productive’ talks in Riyadh, discuss ceasefire with Russia
2 days, 8 hours ago

Ukraine, US hold ‘productive’ talks in Riyadh, discuss ceasefire with Russia

Hindustan Times  

Ukrainian and US officials held talks in Riyadh, resuming efforts to end Russia’s full-scale invasion as President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire. Ukrainian and US delegates met in Riyadh to discuss a ceasefire The discussion on Sunday in Saudi Arabia was “productive and focused,” and “addressed key points including energy,” Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on social media. …

U.S. holds separate talks with Russians after meeting Ukrainians to discuss a potential ceasefire
2 days, 9 hours ago

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 …

Russia hopes for 'progress' at Saudi talks
2 days, 9 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 …

Talks in Riyadh aim for 30-day Russia-Ukraine truce
2 days, 9 hours ago

Talks in Riyadh aim for 30-day Russia-Ukraine truce

China Daily  

By EARLE GALE in London and HENG WEILI in New York | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-03-24 23:44 A resident in Kyiv, Ukraine, cleans an apartment on Sunday in a multistory building damaged in a Russian drone attack. After Sunday's talks between the US and Ukraine, Umerov wrote in a social media post that the two sides had "addressed key points, …

After Ukraine, US officials hold talks with Russia to discuss ceasefire: Report
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2 days, 9 hours ago

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 …

Talks in Riyadh aim for 30-day Russia-Ukraine truce
2 days, 9 hours ago

Talks in Riyadh aim for 30-day Russia-Ukraine truce

China Daily  

By EARLE GALE in London and HENG WEILI in New York | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-03-24 23:44 A resident in Kyiv, Ukraine, cleans an apartment on Sunday in a multistory building damaged in a Russian drone attack. After Sunday's talks between the US and Ukraine, Umerov wrote in a social media post that the two sides had "addressed key points, …

Ukraine says talks with US on war with Russia 'productive'
2 days, 11 hours ago

Ukraine says talks with US on war with Russia 'productive'

Hindustan Times  

US and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia wrapped up "productive and focused" talks Sunday night on de-escalating the war with Russia, whose delegation was set to hold its own separate discussions with the Americans on Monday. "The discussion was productive and focused -- we addressed key points including energy," he said on social media, adding Ukraine was working to make …

US envoy Witkoff optimistic on Ukraine talks, says Putin wants peace
2 days, 17 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 …

Talks to manage Russia-Ukraine war ‘somewhat under control’: Donald Trump
3 days ago

Talks to manage Russia-Ukraine war ‘somewhat under control’: Donald Trump

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that efforts to prevent further escalation of the war between Russia and Ukraine are "somewhat under control", with the comments coming hours after his special envoy Steve Witkoff praised Vladimir Putin as a "great" leader. US president Donald Trump said that "rational discussions" and maintaining good relations with Putin and Zelensky are key …

US-Ukraine talks underway in Saudi to negotiate partial ceasefire with Russia
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3 days, 9 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 …

US envoy Witkoff hopeful on ending Ukraine war, says Putin wants peace
3 days, 9 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 …

Russia hopes to make 'some progress' at upcoming Riyadh talks on Ukraine war ceasefire
3 days, 20 hours ago

Russia hopes to make 'some progress' at upcoming Riyadh talks on Ukraine war ceasefire

Firstpost  

US negotiators will meet separately with Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Saudi Arabia on Monday, in what US envoy Keith Kellogg described as “shuttle diplomacy” between hotel rooms Russia on Saturday said that it hopes to make “some progress” at talks with the US in Riyadh next week, a negotiator from Moscow told local media. US negotiators will meet separately …

Trump confident of ending Ukraine war after partial peace deal: We're doing well
5 days, 9 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 …

Zelenskyy urges EU leaders to step up weapons supply and keep pressuring Russia
5 days, 16 hours ago

Zelenskyy urges EU leaders to step up weapons supply and keep pressuring Russia

Firstpost  

Russia has said it will not accept the presence of any NATO troops in Ukraine but Washington has not yet indicated whether it would be willing to provide a security backstop President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged EU leaders Thursday to step up weapon supplies to Ukraine and keep pressuring Russia, as top military brass gathered in London to thrash out plans …

EU says US and Russia are not discussing 'real negotiations' on Ukraine ceasefire
5 days, 18 hours 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 …

Despite Trump's mediation, Ukraine & Russia stand poles apart on peace conditions
5 days, 21 hours 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 …

'Ukraine war can end immediately if Russia withdraws from its territories'
5 days, 22 hours 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”. …

Military leaders discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force as partial ceasefire plans are worked out
5 days, 23 hours ago

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, …

Russia-Ukraine war LIVE updates: Zelenskyy agrees to limited ceasefire after phone call with Trump
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6 days, 3 hours 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 …

After talks with Putin and Zelenskyy, is Trump closer to ending Ukraine war?
6 days, 4 hours ago

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 …

Zelensky denies ‘pressure’ on Russia concessions as Trump lauds ‘very good’ call with Ukraine president
6 days, 7 hours ago

Zelensky denies ‘pressure’ on Russia concessions as Trump lauds ‘very good’ call with Ukraine president

Hindustan Times  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that he was “not under any pressure” from US President Donald Trump to make concessions to Russia during discussions on ending the Russian invasion. That's a fact," Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists after speaking with Donald Trump, who shared details of his conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week. Trump-Zelensky phone call Trump …

Trump says Ukraine truce bid 'on track' after Zelensky call
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6 days, 7 hours ago

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. …

Never been closer to peace, says US as Putin, Zelenskyy agree to 30-day truce
6 days, 9 hours ago

Never been closer to peace, says US as Putin, Zelenskyy agree to 30-day truce

India Today  

Moments after Moscow and Kyiv agreed to a limited ceasefire following a one-hour call between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday said that a "lasting ceasefire" is in the works and that the two sides have never been closer to peace. So much so, that, following the call, …

Zelenskyy agrees to 30-day limited ceasefire with Putin after Trump call
6 days, 9 hours ago

Zelenskyy agrees to 30-day limited ceasefire with Putin after Trump call

India Today  

Ukraine and Russia agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire after President Donald Trump spoke with the countries’ leaders this week, though it remains to be seen when it might take effect and what possible targets would be off limits to attack. “One of the first steps towards fully ending the war could be ending strikes on energy and other …

Zelenskiy says energy strike ceasefire with Russia could be established quickly
6 days, 11 hours ago

Zelenskiy says energy strike ceasefire with Russia could be established quickly

Hindustan Times  

- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that a halt on energy strikes in the war with Russia could be established quickly, and that Ukraine would respond in kind if Moscow violated the terms of the ceasefire. Zelenskiy says energy strike ceasefire with Russia could be established quickly After speaking to U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday for the …

Trump and Zelenskyy wrap up call a day after talks with Russia about possible ceasefire
6 days, 16 hours ago

Trump and Zelenskyy wrap up call a day after talks with Russia about possible ceasefire

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke for about an hour Wednesday morning, the U.S. leader said, a day after he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mr. Zelenskyy said earlier that a vow by Mr. Putin not to attack energy infrastructure was “very much at odds with reality” following an overnight barrage of drone strikes across the …

Russia Ukraine Trump: Zelensky has a real chance to end the war, if he can accept these harsh realities.
55 years, 2 months ago

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 …

'We're very much on track': Trump says had 'good' call with Zelenskyy
6 days, 17 hours ago

'We're very much on track': Trump says had 'good' call with Zelenskyy

Firstpost  

Zelenskyy was being briefed about Tuesday’s 90-minute call between Trump and Putin that saw the Kremlin leader agree to a limited 30-day halt on strikes against Ukraine’s power grid. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he had a “very good call” with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, adding that he sought to “align both Russia and Ukraine in terms …

Day After Trump-Putin Call, Ukraine's Zelensky Dials US President
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6 days, 18 hours ago

Day After Trump-Putin Call, Ukraine's Zelensky Dials US President

ABP News  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday held a telephone call with Donald Trump to discuss the details of the US President's conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. "The president of Ukraine is having a conversation by telephone with US President Donald Trump," Zelensky's spokesman Sergiy Nykyforov said, according to news agency AFP. Speaking after the conversation, US President Donald Trump …

A US-mediated peace in Ukraine
6 days, 18 hours ago

A US-mediated peace in Ukraine

Hindustan Times  

The conditional ceasefire agreement that Washington and Moscow are discussing is the most serious attempt to de-escalate the three-year-long war between Russia and Ukraine. Under it, Russia will desist from bombing Ukraine’s energy infrastructure for the next 30 days provided the West accedes to Moscow’s long list of demands, including suspension of all military aid to Kyiv. Any pause in …

Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy to speak with Trump after U.S. President’s ceasefire talks with Putin
Top News
6 days, 21 hours ago

Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy to speak with Trump after U.S. President’s ceasefire talks with Putin

The Hindu  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he plans to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday to hear more about his call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. “We will discuss the details of the next steps with him.” Mr. Zelenskyy said that Mr. Putin’s agreement to stop striking energy infrastructure were “very much at odds with reality” following a …

Trump-Putin ceasefire talks: Is the Russian president only buying time?
6 days, 22 hours ago

Trump-Putin ceasefire talks: Is the Russian president only buying time?

Firstpost  

Within hours of the Trump-Putin phone call about a ceasefire proposal, Russia attacked Ukrainian energy facilities again. This shows the talks seemingly didn’t amount to any substantive changes and that the Kremlin is playing to maximise its negotiating position Artist Alexei Sergienko walks towards his painting?Peace to the world" showing a combination of faces of Russian President Vladimir Putin and …

Zelenskyy and Putin have agreed to a limited ceasefire, but implementation is work in progress
6 days, 23 hours ago

Zelenskyy and Putin have agreed to a limited ceasefire, but implementation is work in progress

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump and his administration KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine and Russia agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire after President Donald Trump spoke with the countries’ leaders this week, though it remains to be seen when it might take effect and what possible targets would be off limits to attack. Share Share Facebook Copy …

Zelenskiy calls for blocking Moscow's attempts to drag out war after Putin-Trump call
1 week ago

Zelenskiy calls for blocking Moscow's attempts to drag out war after Putin-Trump call

Hindustan Times  

By Olena Harmash and Tom Balmforth Zelenskiy calls for blocking Moscow's attempts to drag out war after Putin-Trump call KYIV -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that Russian leader Vladimir Putin had effectively rejected a U.S. proposal for a full ceasefire on Tuesday, and urged the world to block any attempts by Moscow to drag out its war against Ukraine. Zelenskiy, …

Zelensky accuses Russia of rejecting ceasefire as fresh strikes hit Ukraine
1 week ago

Zelensky accuses Russia of rejecting ceasefire as fresh strikes hit Ukraine

Deccan Chronicle  

Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of effectively rejecting a US-backed ceasefire proposal, reporting a barrage of strikes on civilian infrastructure hours after Moscow agreed only to pause attacks on the energy grid.Washington has been pushing for a full, 30-day ceasefire as a first step towards a wider settlement of the grinding three-year-old war.But in a 90-minute call with US President …

Partial ceasefire in Ukraine, hockey games and more… What Trump-Putin discussed during 90-minute call
1 week ago

Partial ceasefire in Ukraine, hockey games and more… What Trump-Putin discussed during 90-minute call

Firstpost  

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin held a long phone conversation on Tuesday, most importantly discussing the war in Ukraine. File image/AP “Plan A is: Get the shooting to stop,” said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday when speaking on the Trump administration’s goal to secure a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. In a “lengthy” phone call with Trump …

Ukraine's Zelensky accuses Russia of rejecting ceasefire after Vladimir Putin-Donald Trump 90-minute phone call
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1 week ago

Ukraine's Zelensky accuses Russia of rejecting ceasefire after Vladimir Putin-Donald Trump 90-minute phone call

Hindustan Times  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday accused Russia of "effectively rejecting" US-backed ceasefire proposals after fresh strikes targeted civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky who had previously accepted a full ceasefire proposal during talks in Saudi Arabia, criticised Russia’s reluctance to commit to an agreement. During a 90-minute call with US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to …

Trump, Putin Agree to Ceasefire on Ukraine’s Energy Sites
1 week ago

Trump, Putin Agree to Ceasefire on Ukraine’s Energy Sites

Deccan Chronicle  

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed during a lengthy call Tuesday to an immediate pause in strikes against energy infrastructure in the Ukraine war, but the Russian leader stopped short of backing a broader 30-day pause in fighting that the U.S. administration is pressing for.The White House described it as the first step in a “movement …

How to decode a head-spinning few days of Ukraine war diplomacy
1 week ago

How to decode a head-spinning few days of Ukraine war diplomacy

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump’s calls with President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelensky this week represent the most intense diplomacy aimed at ending the war in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion three years ago. But it’s better than a few weeks ago when he was calling Zelensky a “dictator.” After his calls with Putin and Zelensky, Trump’s dream of a …

Zelensky agrees to pause on attacks on energy, but questions remain about what Trump and Putin hammered out
1 week ago

Zelensky agrees to pause on attacks on energy, but questions remain about what Trump and Putin hammered out

CNN  

CNN — The White House is ramping up its efforts to make good on President Donald Trump’s long-held promise to end the Russia-Ukraine war, with Washington, Moscow and Kyiv all expected to send officials to Saudi Arabia for meetings in the coming days. “The two leaders also agreed on a partial ceasefire against energy,” according to a Trump administration readout …

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ready to halt attacks on energy sites after Trump call
1 week ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ready to halt attacks on energy sites after Trump call

Al Jazeera  

Trump tells Zelenskyy that the US could take ownership of Ukrainian power plants to protect their security. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready to support a US proposal to pause attacks on energy targets following a “positive” phone call with US President Donald Trump, a day after the Russian president also accepted the US plan. The purpose of the …

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