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Putin
‘Ukraine Tried to Scare Foreign Leaders’ – Putin Tells Trump During Phone Call
During Monday’s call with Trump, Putin claimed Ukraine launched drones and missiles at Russia before May 9, calling it an attempt to intimidate foreign leaders invited to the Victory Day parade.
May 20, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ceasefire Now, Kharkiv Later? Russia Plans New Grabs, ISW Warns
The Kremlin may push for even more Ukrainian territory during peace talks if Kyiv accepts current ceasefire conditions offered by Russia, analysts warn.
May 20, 2025
Putin
‘Big Egos Involved’: Trump May Pull Out of Russia-Ukraine Talks If ‘Red Line’ Crossed
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office after a two-hour phone call with Putin, Trump said he does have a red line when he’ll stop pushing Moscow and Kyiv for peace, but he won’t divuldge what it is.
May 20, 2025
Trump
Trump Backs Vatican as Host for Kyiv-Moscow Ceasefire Talks
US President Donald Trump mentioned the Vatican as a potential location for the Kyiv-Moscow direct ceasefire talks, hours after Vice President JD Vance and top diplomat Rubio met with the Pope.
May 19, 2025
Putin
‘Let the Process Begin’ – Trump Says Call With Putin ‘Went Very Well’
The US president said Moscow and Kyiv would start working towards a ceasefire deal, and his tone suggests that more sanctions on Moscow are unlikely at present.
May 19, 2025
Putin
Putin Pitches ‘Ceasefire Memorandum’ With Kyiv During Call With Trump
The leaders held a much-anticipated phone call to discuss ending the war in Ukraine amid signs that the US leader is growing increasingly impatient with Moscow.
Updated: May 19, 2025
Putin
Trump Calls Putin in Push for Ukraine Ceasefire
Trump had held out the possibility of joining Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul last week if there was a chance of meeting Putin, but the Russian leader was a no-show.
May 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
Istanbul Talks: Head of Russian Delegation Threatened Ukraine’s Representatives
Putin “Peace Talk” leader Medinsky directly threatened Ukrainian diplomats: “Maybe some of those sitting here at this table will lose more of their loved ones. Russia is prepared to fight forever.”
May 18, 2025
Russia
OPINION: Time to Up the Ante on Russia
After four months of attempted negotiations, Russia’s ceasefire violations and peace talk snubs point to a clear disinterest in stopping its invasion of Ukraine. It’s now time to tighten the screws.
May 17, 2025
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Ceasefire Elusive as Ukraine, Russia Agree Only on Prisoner Swap
The parties have agreed on a major prisoner exchange but failed to agree on a ceasefire – the very reason the meeting was called.
May 16, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Slams Russian Delegation as ‘Sham’ Ahead of Direct Talks Upon Arrival in Ankara
Speaking briefly to reporters near the plane after landing, Zelensky confirmed the Ukrainian delegation had arrived and outlined plans for the upcoming talks.
May 15, 2025
Drones
Russia Launches New Drone Strikes Across Ukraine as Peace Talks Set to Begin
As Ukraine and Russia prepare for peace talks in Turkey on Thursday, May 15, Russian forces launched overnight drone strikes targeting civilian areas across Ukraine.
May 15, 2025
Turkey
Kremlin Continues ‘Blowing Smoke’ Over Istanbul Meeting
With the proposed meeting between the US, Ukraine, and Russia in Turkey only hours away, some of Putin’s key players are still keeping their cards close to their chests.
May 14, 2025
Zelensky
With No Ceasefire in Sight, Russian Drone and Missile Strikes Pound Ukraine
As Russia continues to ignore calls for a truce, it launched 145 drones and a ballistic missile at Ukraine overnight causing casualties and damage across multiple regions.
May 14, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: How Much Longer Will Putin Be Allowed to Continue Stalling for Time?
Time to say enough is enough and hold Putin to account convincingly without further delay.
May 14, 2025
Zelensky
Putin Unlikely to Attend Turkey Peace Talks, May Send Top Aides
According to Kremlin sources cited by The Washington Post, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Putin’s top foreign policy aide, Yuri Ushakov, are expected to represent Russia at the talks.
May 14, 2025