Putin says ‘in favour’ of US proposal for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, seeks discussion with Donald Trump
2 weeks ago

Putin says ‘in favour’ of US proposal for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, seeks discussion with Donald Trump

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that he agrees in principle with a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. However, Putin said that he had “serious questions” that he needed to discuss with the United States, possibly directly with President Donald Trump. “So the idea itself is correct, and we certainly support it," Putin told a news conference in Moscow, reported AP. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin had made "a very promising statement" on a possible Ukraine ceasefire, but added that "it wasn't complete."

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Trump accuses Putin of dragging ceasefire, Ukraine spots Russia's 'manipulation'
1 day, 20 hours ago

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 …

US & Russia Discuss Demarcation Lines, Power Plant Control In Ceasefire Talks
2 days, 15 hours ago

US & Russia Discuss Demarcation Lines, Power Plant Control In Ceasefire Talks

ABP News  

US envoys had talks with Russia on Monday, following separate talks with a team from Kyiv, focusing on a proposed partial ceasefire in Ukraine's three-year war. While speaking about the other issues on the table, Trump said, that they were “talking about territory” and “lines of demarcation, talking about power, power plant ownership.” US Control Over Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant …

US, Russia conclude talks over ceasefire in Black Sea amid Ukraine war: How effective were they?
2 days, 16 hours ago

US, Russia conclude talks over ceasefire in Black Sea amid Ukraine war: How effective were they?

Firstpost  

White House national security adviser Mike Waltz confirmed the presence of all three delegations– US, Russia, and Ukraine– in the same Saudi facility and said talks extended beyond maritime issues to the potential freezing of military lines and possible peacekeeping arrangements Patrol boats of Ukraine’s coast guard sail in the Black Sea, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine. File image/ Reuters …

Russia and Ukraine agree to halt Black Sea attacks, US says
2 days, 20 hours ago

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

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hails the agreement as ‘the right steps’ as Russian foreign minister says Moscow will need ‘guarantees’. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the entire agreement was effective immediately, but Moscow said the Black Sea truce would only take effect once certain sanctions were lifted, including those targeting its state-owned agricultural bank, and that the pause in attacks …

Ukraine, Russia have agreed on Black Sea ceasefire: White House
2 days, 20 hours ago

Ukraine, Russia have agreed on Black Sea ceasefire: White House

India Today  

The United States announced on Tuesday that it has reached separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea and to prohibit strikes on energy facilities in both nations. Here's the White House statement on Russia: "The United States and Russia have agreed to ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force, and prevent the …

Putin blitzes Ukrainian civilians with missiles as his envoys discuss 'peace' with Trump's representatives in Saudi Arabia
3 days, 3 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
Top News
3 days, 5 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, Russia hold ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia as Ukraine war rages on
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3 days, 9 hours ago

US, Russia hold ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia as Ukraine war rages on

Firstpost  

Ukraine and Russia agreed in principle Wednesday to a limited ceasefire after U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with the countries’ leaders, but the parties have offered different views of what targets would be off-limits to attack and accused each other of undermining efforts to reach a pause. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and …

Trump wants a Ukraine ceasefire by Easter, but does Putin?
3 days, 12 hours ago

Trump wants a Ukraine ceasefire by Easter, but does Putin?

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump has been seeking a rapid settlement to the three-year-old war, and US officials are having separate meetings with Russian and Ukrainian representatives in Riyadh, the first such negotiations since the early weeks of Moscow’s invasion In a bid to end the three-year-long war in Ukraine, US President Donald Trump is pushing for a ceasefire agreement by …

US, Ukraine delegations wrap ceasefire talks in Riyadh – it's Russia's turn to respond
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3 days, 15 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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3 days, 16 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
3 days, 19 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. …

Ukraine-Russia ceasefire: Ukraine says talks with US ‘productive’, Kremlin downplay rapid resolution
3 days, 20 hours ago

Ukraine-Russia ceasefire: Ukraine says talks with US ‘productive’, Kremlin downplay rapid resolution

Live Mint  

The US and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia concluded "productive and focused" talks on Sunday. Here's look at the key updates US and Ukrainian discussions remain productive The meeting between the Ukrainian team, led by defence minister Rustem Umerov, and the Americans finished up late Sunday night, Umerov said. Zelensky says Russia is dragging the war Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky …

US delegation seeks Black Sea ceasefire and wider peace in Ukraine talks with Russia
3 days, 20 hours ago

US delegation seeks Black Sea ceasefire and wider peace in Ukraine talks with Russia

Firstpost  

The so-called technical discussions come as US President Donald Trump steps up his push for an end to Russia’s three-year war on Ukraine Patrol boats of Ukraine’s coast guard sail in the Black Sea, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The so-called technical discussions come as US President Donald Trump steps up his push for an end to Russia’s three-year war …

U.S. holds separate talks with Russians after meeting Ukrainians to discuss a potential ceasefire
3 days, 20 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
3 days, 20 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 …

US talks set on Russia-Ukraine war
3 days, 20 hours ago

US talks set on Russia-Ukraine war

China Daily  

This photo taken on Aug 15, 2024 shows a Ukrainian tank destroyed during Russian attacks in Toretsk. US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed last week "that the movement to peace will begin" with the 30-day pause in attacks on energy facilities. Last month, John Coale, Trump's deputy Ukraine envoy, said the US had not ruled out …

Talks in Riyadh aim for 30-day Russia-Ukraine truce
3 days, 20 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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3 days, 20 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
3 days, 20 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, …

US envoy Witkoff optimistic on Ukraine talks, says Putin wants peace
4 days, 4 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
4 days, 12 hours 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 Hopes for Ukraine Peace Deal Soon as Putin Seems in No Hurry
4 days, 12 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 …

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow hopes for ‘progress’ at Saudi talks as Trump’s envoy calls Putin not a ‘bad guy’
4 days, 18 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 …

US-Ukraine talks underway in Saudi to negotiate partial ceasefire with Russia
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4 days, 20 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
4 days, 20 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 …

Donald Trump says Ukraine peace talks with Russia include land division discussions
5 days, 2 hours ago

Donald Trump says Ukraine peace talks with Russia include land division discussions

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump announced on March 21 that ongoing negotiations to end the war between Russia and Ukraine include discussions on land division. Limited ceasefire on Energy infrastructure Following a call between Trump and Putin on March 18, Moscow agreed to halt attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure for 30 days. Zelensky and other Ukrainian officials remain skeptical of Russia’s …

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, 19 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 …

Trump confident of ending Ukraine war after partial peace deal: We're doing well
6 days, 20 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 …

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

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

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 …

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

Trump says Ukraine truce bid 'on track' after Zelensky call
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1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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 …

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

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” …

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

Trump and Zelenskyy wrap up call a day after talks with Russia about possible ceasefire
1 week, 1 day 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 …

'We're very much on track': Trump says had 'good' call with Zelenskyy
1 week, 1 day 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 …

Donald Trump says ceasefire talks ‘on track’ after ‘very good’ call with Ukraine’s Zelensky
1 week, 1 day ago

Donald Trump says ceasefire talks ‘on track’ after ‘very good’ call with Ukraine’s Zelensky

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke for about an hour on Wednesday, a day after the former spoke with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Hours before his conversation with US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his anticipation of gaining further insight into Trump's Tuesday call with Putin. Russian strikes on civilian areas in …

Day After Trump-Putin Call, Ukraine's Zelensky Dials US President
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1 week, 1 day 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 …

Vladimir Putin wants Donald Trump to formally recognise all land Russia took in Ukraine: Report
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1 week, 1 day ago

Vladimir Putin wants Donald Trump to formally recognise all land Russia took in Ukraine: Report

Hindustan Times  

President Vladimir Putin wants US President Donald Trump to formally recognise all four Ukrainian regions that Moscow has claimed as its own in addition to Crimea, Russia's Kommersant daily reported. Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump Citing unnamed sources who attended a private business event with Putin on Tuesday, Kommersant said that Putin wanted the US to …

A US-mediated peace in Ukraine
1 week, 1 day 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
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1 week, 1 day 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 …

Zelensky to dial Donald Trump after US President’s call with Putin, warns against concessions to Moscow
1 week, 1 day ago

Zelensky to dial Donald Trump after US President’s call with Putin, warns against concessions to Moscow

Live Mint  

After Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Tuesday to temporarily halt attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced he would speak with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, March 19. Trump and Putin's two-hour call While declining a 30-day ceasefire, Vladimir Putin told Trump that Russia would temporarily halt strikes on critical infrastructure. Earlier, Putin told Trump …

Trump-Putin ceasefire talks: Is the Russian president only buying time?
1 week, 1 day 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
1 week, 1 day 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 …

Trump’s call with Putin signals long road ahead to Russia-Ukraine deal
1 week, 1 day ago

Trump’s call with Putin signals long road ahead to Russia-Ukraine deal

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON—President Trump insisted Russia would be the easier partner on the path to peace with Ukraine. Trump said Putin on the call didn’t ask for a military assistance pause during a Tuesday night interview on Fox News’s “The Ingraham Angle." Putin’s goal, she said, “is to dominate Ukraine and reassert Russia’s position in Europe writ large." “We will be working …

Trump-Putin phone call shows Russian president ‘playing’ POTUS, sensing his desperation for a deal
1 week, 1 day ago

Trump-Putin phone call shows Russian president ‘playing’ POTUS, sensing his desperation for a deal

Firstpost  

The American president appears far more eager to seal the peace deal than his Russian counterpart, who has the better cards to deal in a brutal war of attrition and wants to press ahead A demonstrator holds a banner depicting a playing card with portraits of Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump during a rally against Trump's …

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