A proposed summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump has been put on hold after Moscow rejected calls for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, according to officials familiar with the stalled negotiations. The Kremlin’s refusal to halt military operations has cast a shadow over recent diplomatic efforts aimed at brokering a […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump are scheduled to meet this week on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, as Ukraine launches a major diplomatic push amid continued tensions with Russia and calls for greater international support. Speaking ahead of the annual gathering of world leaders, Zelenskyy […]
Russia has dismissed the proposal of European peacekeeping forces operating in Ukraine, contradicting earlier statements by U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed that Vladimir Putin would accept such troops as part of a peace agreement. During a press briefing, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov expressed Moscow’s “negative attitude” toward talks about deploying European military personnel as […]
Discussions Signal Strategic Interests Beyond Ceasefire Goals In a development that adds a new layer to ongoing diplomatic efforts, U.S. and Russian officials quietly discussed energy-related deals during recent Ukraine peace talks held earlier this month, according to five sources familiar with the negotiations. The behind-the-scenes energy discussions took place on the sidelines of the […]
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held conversations with several European officials on Monday to talk about diplomatic initiatives aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine, according to the State Department. During these discussions, Rubio connected with the UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, and the […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy strongly criticised Russia for launching deadly attacks on civilian areas just hours before his scheduled meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday. He described the strikes as calculated attempts to sabotage diplomatic efforts and pressure Ukraine during a crucial moment. Ukrainian authorities reported that a drone strike […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasised the importance of the upcoming summit in Alaska between Russia and the U.S. as a potential starting point for achieving a fair peace and initiating meaningful three-way discussions involving Ukraine, Russia, and the United States. Zelenskyy highlighted that ending the war requires decisive actions from Russia and expressed hope that […]
On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged what he described as sincere efforts by the United States to help end the war in Ukraine. He also raised the possibility of a nuclear arms agreement ahead of his meeting with President Donald Trump. European leaders, meanwhile, are urging Trump to remain firm during the discussions. Putin […]
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday criticized ongoing European Union diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the war in Ukraine, labeling them as “insignificant” and ineffective. In a sharply worded statement, the Ministry accused the EU of failing to present any serious proposals capable of influencing Kyiv’s position or moving the sides closer to […]
“If today we leave Donbas, from our fortifications, from our reliefs, from the heights that we control, we will clearly open a bridgehead for preparing an offensive by the Russians. In a few years, Putin will have an open path to both the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro regions. And not only that. Also to Kharkiv.” Trump […]