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Zelensky
‘Political Victory or Nothing’: Zelensky Sets Terms for Meeting Putin
In an interview with Libération and other European outlets, Zelensky demands an immediate ceasefire and calls for credible international mediation ahead of possible peace talks in Istanbul.
May 14, 2025
Turkey
Rubio to Join Thursday’s Istanbul Talks Between Ukraine, Russia – Trump
The US president confirmed that the US State Secretary will go to Istanbul on Thursday for the planned Kyiv-Moscow talks during his Tuesday speech in Saudi Arabia.
May 13, 2025
Zelensky
Putin No-Show Would Signal Russia Wants War, Kyiv Says
The talks, initially proposed by Putin on Sunday as a restart of the 2022 Turkey discussions, are tentatively scheduled for Thursday in Istanbul.
May 13, 2025
Top News
Witkoff, Kellogg Reportedly to Attend Thursday’s Istanbul Talks
US President Donald Trump has reportedly dispatched his Ukraine and Russia envoys to attend the Kyiv-Moscow talks in Turkey, initiated by Russia.
Updated: May 13, 2025
Zelensky
No Talks in Istanbul Unless Putin Shows Up, Zelensky’s Top Adviser Says
Presidential aide Mykhailo Podolyak said that if there is no top-level Russian participation in Istanbul, it would mean Moscow is not ready for a ceasefire or real talks.
May 13, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ceasefire in Name Only: Ukrainian Troops Say Fighting Never Paused in Pokrovsk
Kyiv Post visited Ukrainian troops near Pokrovsk, who laughed at the idea anyone believed Putin’s Victory Day “ceasefire” promise – the fighting never stopped, and medics never got a break.
May 12, 2025
Trump
Trump Hints at Attending Turkey Peace Talks on Thursday
“I was thinking about flying over. I don’t know where I’m going to be on Thursday,” the US president said on Monday.
May 12, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine: a Chance for Talks or Just a Bluff?
Putin snubs Western ceasefire calls, proposing talks in Turkey as Zelensky signals readiness; both eye Trump’s favor while Europe reengages in diplomacy.
May 12, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Clock Is Ticking’: Germany Warns Russia to Accept Ceasefire Until Midnight or Face Sanctions
If Moscow does not accept the demand, “preparations will be set in motion” in Brussels for fresh sanctions, a government spokesperson said in Berlin.
May 12, 2025
War in Ukraine
No Ceasefire Across Front Line – Putin Said Shooting Would Stop, It Didn’t
The Kremlin’s “Victory Ceasefire” marginally reduced the bombing and shelling and ground assaults, but the sides were pounding each other pretty much like normal on Monday.
May 12, 2025
Drones
Ukraine Says Russia Fired 108 Drones Overnight Despite Ceasefire Deadline
Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin answered to the ceasefire proposal by suggesting to first hold direct talks, in a bid to appease US President Donald Trump, who has been pushing for a quick peace.
May 12, 2025
Putin
OPINION: Why the Kremlin’s Peace Narrative Is Strategic Deception
With pressure coming from the West to cease fire, Putin is offering direct peace talks as a strategic smokescreen aimed at weakening Western support of Ukraine and prolonging the war.
May 12, 2025
Ukraine
UK to Host European Ministers for Ukraine Talks Amid Ceasefire Push
This will be the sixth Weimar+ meeting and the first to be held in the UK. Lammy is expected to announce new sanctions targeting those who support Russia’s invasion.
May 12, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Allies Set Ultimatum for Ceasefire, Macron Says US Commits to Monitor Truce
A coalition of the willing that arrived in Kyiv has called for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire after a phone call with Donald Trump. Ukraine agrees. Everyone is awaiting Russia’s response.
Updated: May 10, 2025
Putin
Putin Won’t Cease Fire Until Allies Stop Sending Arms to Ukraine, Says Peskov
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told American TV that Putin will not agree to a ceasefire as long as Western countries continue to send arms to Ukraine.
May 10, 2025
Trump
US, EU To Beef Up Ceasefire Pressure on Russia With Threats of ‘Massive Sanctions’
French President Macron announced on Friday that he had spoken with his US counterpart Donald Trump Thursday night “several times” to push for a 30-day ceasefire in the Russo-Ukrainian War.
May 10, 2025