Russia’s Lavrov issues ultimatum to Ukraine: ‘For your own good’
1 year, 11 months ago

Russia’s Lavrov issues ultimatum to Ukraine: ‘For your own good’

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Fulfil Moscow’s demands, ‘otherwise, the issue will be decided by the Russian army’, Russia’s foreign minister said. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has given Ukraine an ultimatum: Fulfil Moscow’s demands — including surrendering Ukrainian territory that Russia now controls — or the Russian army will decide the fate of Ukraine. Speaking a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin once again said he was open to peace talks — and which the United States has described as disingenuous — Lavrov told Kyiv that it should, for its “own good”, comply with Moscow’s wishes. Asked by TASS how long the conflict will last, Lavrov said: “The ball is in the regime’s court and Washington behind it.” On Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin again said Moscow was open to negotiations and blamed Kyiv and its Western backers for a lack of talks, comments which the US has dismissed as insincere. As the war enters its 11th month and despite myriad battlefield setbacks for Moscow, Russian forces are engaged in fierce fighting in the east and south of Ukraine while Russia’s missile and drone attacks have devastated Ukraine’s civil infrastructure, leaving millions without power, heating and water.

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Will Vladimir Putin end the war with Ukraine because of Trump?
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4 days, 19 hours ago

Will Vladimir Putin end the war with Ukraine because of Trump?

India Today  

Russia-Ukraine War: In a significant shift, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled a potential change in his approach to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking on Russian state TV, Putin declared that there are no preconditions for starting talks with Ukraine, adding that Moscow is ready to negotiate with anyone, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. However, Putin made it clear …

Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war: Putin
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5 days, 19 hours ago

Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war: Putin

India Today  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he was ready to compromise over Ukraine in possible talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on ending the war and had no conditions for starting talks with the Ukrainian authorities. "We have always said that we are ready for negotiations and compromises," Putin said, after saying that Russian forces, advancing across the …

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

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

The Independent  

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Russia open to negotiations on Ukraine war, welcomes peace initiatives: Kremlin
2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

Following US President-elect Donald Trump's calls for an "immediate ceasefire" in Ukraine, Russia on Monday said it is “open to negotiations” on Kyiv and it welcomes peace initiatives. Kremlin said that President Putin welcomes peace initiatives, especially those coming from Global South nations and BRICS partners. Too many lives are being needlessly wasted, too many families destroyed.” Russia's ministry of …

Russia remains open to dialogue: FM
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Russia remains open to dialogue: FM

China Daily  

By REN QI | CHINA DAILY/XINHUA | Updated: 2024-12-07 08:00 The Russian flag flies on the dome of the Kremlin Senate building behind Spasskaya Tower, in central Moscow, Russia, May 4, 2023. Russia does not believe that the settlement of the Ukraine crisis is in the hands of Moscow and Washington alone, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in his …

Russia will use ‘even stronger military means’ if Western pressure continues, warns deputy foreign minister
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Russia will use ‘even stronger military means’ if Western pressure continues, warns deputy foreign minister

CNN  

Moscow CNN — Russia will resort to “even stronger military means” in its war with Ukraine if the US and its allies fail to recognize it cannot be tested indefinitely, Moscow’s deputy foreign minister told CNN’s Fred Pleitgen in an exclusive interview on Wednesday. The risk of military escalation shouldn’t be underestimated and depends on decisions in Washington, Ryabkov said, …

Ukraine must be in strong position for negotiations, Starmer says
3 weeks ago

Ukraine must be in strong position for negotiations, Starmer says

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ukraine must be placed in the “strongest possible position for …

Mark Almond: Zelensky is playing a clever game with America by talk of ceasefire
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Mark Almond: Zelensky is playing a clever game with America by talk of ceasefire

The Independent  

After Putin’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, Western leaders repeated constantly that they would stand behind Kyiv “as long as it takes”, first as Ukraine struck back, then as Russia counter-attacked. Trump’s talk of “peace through strength” offers the Ukrainian president a chance to profile himself as the pilot who steered Ukraine, or most of it, to safety under an American …

‘Most dangerous stage’: The view from Russia as Ukraine war escalates
3 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Most dangerous stage’: The view from Russia as Ukraine war escalates

Al Jazeera  

Officials rage at the West for allowing Ukraine to attack deep within Russia as fears simmer on the streets. Last week, a defence industry site in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro was struck by a Russian medium-range ballistic missile, which President Vladimir Putin described as a response to “NATO’s aggressive actions against Russia”. “I don’t think rockets will fall …

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

Putin opens door to Donald Trump’s peace deal but Ukraine must make huge concessions; will Zelenskyy accept the plan?

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to discussing a ceasefire deal in Ukraine with US President-elect Donald Trump but remains firm on key demands, including Ukraine abandoning its NATO aspirations and accepting limited territorial concessions, Reuters reported citing five sources familiar with Kremlin thinking. Putin’s position on security and neutrality Putin emphasized the importance of Ukraine’s neutrality during the Valdai …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

Russia on Wednesday accused the outgoing Joe Biden's administration in the United States of “doing everything” to prolong the war in Ukraine. “If you look at the trends of the outgoing US administration, they are fully committed to continuing the war in Ukraine and are doing everything they can to do so,” said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The International Campaign …

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

Putin open to discuss Ukraine ceasefire with Trump if Zelenskyy abandons Nato dream: Report

Firstpost  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly said that he is open to discussing a Ukraine ceasefire deal with US President-elect Donald Trump only if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy abandons ambitions of his country joining Nato Vladimir Putin is open to discussing a Ukraine ceasefire deal with Donald Trump but rules out making any major territorial concessions and insists Kyiv abandon …

Mint Quick Edit | Don’t let the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalate further
1 month ago

Mint Quick Edit | Don’t let the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalate further

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday modified his country’s nuclear doctrine to broaden the circumstances in which the Kremlin could use nuclear weapons. As reported, the changes sanction their use when it’s under a coordinated attack, which includes a non-nuclear state attacking it with the backing of a nuclear state. Scarily, this shift comes amid reports of Ukraine having fired …

Nuclear threat in Russia-Ukraine war? Who's saying what
1 month ago

Nuclear threat in Russia-Ukraine war? Who's saying what

India Today  

The ominous sounds of nuclear sabre-rattling echoed around the world after Ukraine struck inside Russia for the first time with long-range missiles supplied by the US, drawing a furious response from Moscow. US ‘IMMENSELY CONCERNED’ The US State Department said it saw no need to adjust its nuclear posture following Russia’s announcement but criticised Moscow's nuclear rhetoric. RUSSIA DEFENDS NUCLEAR …

Russia vows response after Ukraine fires long-range US missiles
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1 month ago

Russia vows response after Ukraine fires long-range US missiles

New Indian Express  

KYIV: Russia warned on Tuesday that it would respond after Ukraine fired longer-range US missiles at its territory for the first time, as President Vladimir Putin issued a nuclear threat on the 1,000th day of the war. A senior official told AFP that a strike on Russia's Bryansk region earlier on Tuesday "was carried out by ATACMS missiles" -- a …

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

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

Firstpost  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

In shadow of Trump, Ukraine to prioritise security guarantees over land for truce: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

In shadow of Trump, Ukraine to prioritise security guarantees over land for truce: Report

Firstpost  

With the election of Donald Trump, the focus regarding a truce with Russia appears to be shifting towards security guarantees instead of territorial control among Ukrainians With US President-elect Donald Trump’s second term on the horizon, Ukraine appears to be shifting its position on the end of the war. While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that surrendering territory is …

Ukraine Russia war latest: Trump urged to back Kyiv by Zelensky as Kremlin says ‘let’s see’ if he helps end war
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine Russia war latest: Trump urged to back Kyiv by Zelensky as Kremlin says ‘let’s see’ if he helps end war

The Independent  

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Ukraine Russia war latest: Trump urged to back Kyiv by Zelensky as Kremlin says ‘let’s see’ if he helps end war
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine Russia war latest: Trump urged to back Kyiv by Zelensky as Kremlin says ‘let’s see’ if he helps end war

The Independent  

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Russia invokes its nuclear capacity in a U.N. speech full of bile toward the West
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia invokes its nuclear capacity in a U.N. speech full of bile toward the West

LA Times  

Russia’s top diplomat warned Saturday against “trying to fight to victory with a nuclear power,” delivering a U.N. General Assembly speech packed with condemnations of what Russia sees as Western machinations in Ukraine and elsewhere — including within the United Nations. Three days after Russian President Vladimir Putin aired a shift in his country’s nuclear doctrine, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov …

Ukraine urges world leaders not to seek 'an out' from Russia's war instead of true peace
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine urges world leaders not to seek 'an out' from Russia's war instead of true peace

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'Never Refused': Putin Says He's Open To Ukraine Peace Talks, Names India Among Three Possible Mediators
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Never Refused': Putin Says He's Open To Ukraine Peace Talks, Names India Among Three Possible Mediators

News 18  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that China, India and Brazil could act as mediators in potential peace talks over Ukraine on Thursday. Putin said that he was ready for talks with Ukraine, after having previously rebuffed the idea of negotiations while Kyiv’s offensive into the Kursk region was ongoing. Putin’s statement comes months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to …

Putin says India, China, Brazil could mediate Russia-Ukraine peace talks
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin says India, China, Brazil could mediate Russia-Ukraine peace talks

New Indian Express  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that he was ready for talks with Ukraine, on the basis of an aborted deal between Moscow's and Kyiv's negotiators reached in Istanbul in 2022. Speaking at a question and answer session at Russia's Eastern Economic Forum in the city of Vladivostok, Putin said Russia was ready for talks but based on an …

Exclusive | Imperialist Putin won’t negotiate, war won’t end this year: Ex-Ukraine minister Gerashchenko
4 months ago

Exclusive | Imperialist Putin won’t negotiate, war won’t end this year: Ex-Ukraine minister Gerashchenko

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: For nearly two weeks, Ukrainian forces have been seizing and holding Russian territory in what marks the first instance of a foreign military fighting inside Russia since World War II. Ukraine’s incursion into the Kursk region is an unexpected escalation, more than two years after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine. Russia's President Vladimir Putin …

Putin’s greatest fear is coming true with the Ukraine incursion – and he’s panicking
4 months, 1 week ago

Putin’s greatest fear is coming true with the Ukraine incursion – and he’s panicking

The Independent  

Throughout its war with Russia, Ukraine has shown a remarkable capacity to take its much bigger invader by surprise. It came as Western military commentators seemed to agree that Vladimir Putin was winning a brutal war of attrition against his smaller neighbour, maybe forcing Ukraine to accept his demands in the coming months. There are some fears that a humiliated …

Russia says Ukraine's statements on peace talks contradictory
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia says Ukraine's statements on peace talks contradictory

New Indian Express  

VIENTIANE: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Saturday he "does not listen" to what he called Ukraine's contradictory statements on peace talks. President Volodymyr Zelensky then said Beijing sent a "clear signal" it supported Ukraine's territorial integrity. Answering questions from Russian journalists on the sidelines of a meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the Laos capital, Lavrov …

Zelensky says military aid sent to Ukraine will not help defeat Russia
6 months, 1 week ago

Zelensky says military aid sent to Ukraine will not help defeat Russia

Daily Mail  

Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday warned the level of military aid being sent by the West is still not sufficient for Ukraine to defeat Russia as 80 countries backed its 'territorial integrity'. Telling delegates that President Vladimir Putin was not ready for a 'just peace', Mr Zelensky said Ukraine was ready to negotiate with Russia 'tomorrow' - but only if its forces …

Zelensky warns military aid being sent to Ukraine by the West is not sufficient to defeat Russia as 80 countries backed its 'territorial integrity'
6 months, 1 week ago

Zelensky warns military aid being sent to Ukraine by the West is not sufficient to defeat Russia as 80 countries backed its 'territorial integrity'

Daily Mail  

Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday warned the level of military aid being sent by the West is still not sufficient for Ukraine to defeat Russia as 80 countries backed its 'territorial integrity'. Speaking at the end of a two-day conference in Switzerland billed as the start of a 'Path to Peace', Ukraine's president hailed the event as a 'success' despite a string …

Ukraine rejects Russia's demands it drop NATO ambitions and hand over four provinces
6 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine rejects Russia's demands it drop NATO ambitions and hand over four provinces

ABC  

In short: Vladimir Putin says he will end the war in Ukraine if Kyiv agrees to drop its NATO ambitions and hands over the entirety of four provinces claimed by Moscow. Vladimir Putin says he will end the war in Ukraine if Kyiv agrees to drop its NATO ambitions and hands over the entirety of four provinces claimed by Moscow. …

Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv rejects it
6 months, 1 week ago

Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv rejects it

Associated Press  

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Friday to “immediately” order a cease-fire in Ukraine and start negotiations if Kyiv began withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO. They also coincided with a meeting of leaders of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations in Italy and after the U.S. and Ukraine …

Putin issues his truce demands. Ukraine calls them ‘absurd’
6 months, 1 week ago

Putin issues his truce demands. Ukraine calls them ‘absurd’

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Friday to “immediately” order a cease-fire in Ukraine and begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO. They also coincided with a meeting of leaders of the Group of 7 leading industrialized nations in Italy, where the U.S. and Ukraine signed …

Putin demands more land to end Ukraine war, terms Kyiv rejects as ‘complete sham’
6 months, 1 week ago

Putin demands more land to end Ukraine war, terms Kyiv rejects as ‘complete sham’

CNN  

CNN — President Vladimir Putin said Russia will only end its war in Ukraine if Kyiv surrenders the entirety of four regions claimed by Moscow and abandons its bid to join NATO – terms Kyiv immediately dismissed as a “complete sham” and “offensive to common sense.” Speaking Friday ahead of a peace conference in Switzerland to which Russia has not …

Ukraine-Russia war: Putin promises 'immediate' ceasefire if Ukraine drops Nato bid
6 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine-Russia war: Putin promises 'immediate' ceasefire if Ukraine drops Nato bid

The Telegraph  

Vladimir Putin’s ceasefire offer cannot be trusted, Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian president, has said. The Russian president said in a speech earlier on Friday that Russia would end the war in Ukraine if Kyiv agreed to drop its Nato ambitions and hand over the entirety of four provinces claimed by Moscow. “He will not stop,” Mr Zelensky said, likening Putin’s …

Kremlin says 2022 draft document could serve as starting point for future Ukraine peace talks
8 months, 1 week ago

Kremlin says 2022 draft document could serve as starting point for future Ukraine peace talks

The Hindu  

The Kremlin said Friday that a draft Russia-Ukraine agreement negotiated in 2022 could serve as a starting point for prospective talks to end the fighting that has dragged into a third year. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that the draft document that was discussed in Istanbul in March 2022 could be “the basis for starting negotiations.” At the same time, …

Kremlin says 2022 draft document could serve as starting point for future Ukraine peace talks
8 months, 1 week ago

Kremlin says 2022 draft document could serve as starting point for future Ukraine peace talks

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — A draft peace agreement that Russia and Ukraine negotiated in the early days of the conflict could serve as a starting point for talks to end the fighting, the Kremlin said Friday, reviving a proposal that Ukraine had rejected. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that the draft document that was discussed in Istanbul in March 2022 could be …

Putin mocks planned Ukraine peace talks in Switzerland
8 months, 1 week ago

Putin mocks planned Ukraine peace talks in Switzerland

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, listens to Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on Thursday. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Thursday mocked a scheduled round of Ukraine peace talks in Switzerland, warning that Moscow will not accept any enforced plans that ignore its interests. Switzerland’s government said Wednesday it will host a high-level international …

Surrender territory to Russia and save face: Trump's 'peace plan' to end Ukraine war in 24 hours
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Surrender territory to Russia and save face: Trump's 'peace plan' to end Ukraine war in 24 hours

Firstpost  

Former US President Donald Trump believes Ukraine should cede 2 crucial provinces to Russia in order to end the war in 24 hours The peace plan of former US President Donald Trump to end the Ukraine War involves ceding territory to Russia so that both the sides could save face, according to a report. Surrender 2 Ukrainian provinces to Russia …

Western leaders face hard choices to help Ukraine resist Putin’s aggression
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Western leaders face hard choices to help Ukraine resist Putin’s aggression

The Independent  

The overwhelming majority of the British people stand with the Ukrainian people in their time of need. As Lord Sedwill says, “That is a huge challenge, but a fraction of the cost we will face if Putin prevails.” Mr Zhorin warns that if Putin senses weakness or, worse, should defeat Ukraine, his Russia “will undoubtedly open its mouth and try …

Russia says Ukraine has fired more missiles at a border region on the eve of election favoring Putin
9 months, 1 week ago

Russia says Ukraine has fired more missiles at a border region on the eve of election favoring Putin

Associated Press  

Ukraine fired at least eight missiles at Russia’s Belgorod border region, killing two people and wounding 12, local officials said Thursday, as Kyiv’s forces apparently kept up efforts to rattle the Kremlin on the eve of Russia’s presidential election that is taking place amid a ruthless crackdown on dissent. “To say nothing of being able to control every aspect of …

Medvedev says ‘Ukraine is definitely Russia’, rules out peace talks
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Medvedev says ‘Ukraine is definitely Russia’, rules out peace talks

Al Jazeera  

The former Russian president says parts of Ukraine should ‘return home’ as he rules out peace talks with Zelenskyy. Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, says Ukraine is part of Russia as he rules out peace talks with the current Ukrainian leadership. In a bellicose speech on Monday at a youth festival in the southern city of Sochi, …

Document From 2022 Reveals Putin’s Punishing Terms for Peace
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Document From 2022 Reveals Putin’s Punishing Terms for Peace

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has in recent weeks publicly hinted that he would be open to discussions to end the war in Ukraine on Moscow’s terms, as Kyiv’s military momentum stalls. The document, dated April 15, 2022, sketches out how negotiators on both sides sought to end the fighting by agreeing to turn Ukraine into a “permanently neutral state that …

Putin is trying to take advantage of a stalemate in Ukraine but the war is also draining for Russia
10 months ago

Putin is trying to take advantage of a stalemate in Ukraine but the war is also draining for Russia

Associated Press  

When the invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, some analysts predicted it might take as few as three days for Russian forces to capture the capital of Kyiv. With the war now entering its third year, Russian President Vladimir Putin seems to be trying to turn that initial failure to his advantage — by biding his time and waiting …

The security deals Ukraine is negotiating with its Western allies
10 months, 1 week ago

The security deals Ukraine is negotiating with its Western allies

Firstpost  

The fighting between Russia and Ukraine is ongoing, and Ukraine requires the support of its allies to defend itself. For this, the Eastern European country has been in talks with an expanding group of countries to agree bilateral agreements on security commitments while it strives to reach its strategic goal of NATO membership and presses to secure foreign assistance to …

Ukraine’s statehood at risk of ‘irreparable blow’ if pattern of war continues, says Putin
11 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine’s statehood at risk of ‘irreparable blow’ if pattern of war continues, says Putin

Firstpost  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Ukraine’s statehood could suffer an “irreparable blow” if the pattern of the war continued, and Russia would never be forced to abandon the gains it had made. Putin dismissed “so-called peace formulas” being discussed in the West and Ukraine and what he called the “prohibitive demands” they entailed. If this continues, Ukrainian statehood …

Vladimir Putin said Russia ready to talk on Ukraine. Kremlin hums different tune
1 year ago

Vladimir Putin said Russia ready to talk on Ukraine. Kremlin hums different tune

Hindustan Times  

The Kremlin said that there is no current basis for talks between Russia and Ukraine as none of the prerequisites are in place, a day after Russian president Vladimir Putin said that Moscow would be prepared to talk to Ukraine with the United States and Europe. Russia-Ukraine War: Russian president Vladimir Putin speaks during his annual news conference in Moscow, …

Putin ratchets up military pressure on Ukraine as he expects Western support for Kyiv to dwindle
1 year ago

Putin ratchets up military pressure on Ukraine as he expects Western support for Kyiv to dwindle

LA Times  

After blunting Ukraine’s counteroffensive from the summer, Russia is building up its resources for a new stage of the war over the winter, which could involve trying to extend its gains in the east and deal significant blows to the country’s vital infrastructure. Russian President Vladimir Putin seems to be hoping that relentless military pressure, combined with changing Western political …

Putin insists there will be no peace in Ukraine until his goals are achieved
1 year ago

Putin insists there will be no peace in Ukraine until his goals are achieved

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that there would be no peace in Ukraine until the Kremlin realizes its goals, which remain unchanged after nearly two years of fighting that has sent tensions soaring between Moscow and the West. Speaking at a year-end news conference that lasted more than four hours and offered him an opportunity to reinforce his grip …

Putin: Russia’s goals in Ukraine unchanged, no peace until they’re achieved
1 year ago

Putin: Russia’s goals in Ukraine unchanged, no peace until they’re achieved

Al Jazeera  

Russia’s goals in Ukraine remain unchanged and there will be no peace until they are achieved, President Vladimir Putin has said in his first end-of-year news conference since the offensive began. “As for demilitarisation, they don’t want to negotiate, so we are then forced to take other measures, including military measures,” Putin said. On the ongoing war and relations with …

A hard, bloody winter awaits Ukrainian and Russian soldiers, say experts
1 year ago

A hard, bloody winter awaits Ukrainian and Russian soldiers, say experts

Al Jazeera  

Neither side is ready to give up, and neither can win in the medium term, but negotiations could come next year. “They won’t be effective until 2025.” “I think all this is a Ukrainian effort to continue to claim Western help and stave off fatigue and the pressure to negotiate,” said Grivas. “Every single wave of soldiers that somehow survives …

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