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War in Ukraine
Trump ‘Not Happy’ After Putin Call
The White House and the US president have remained ominously silent following Thursday’s call with Trump – a stark contrast to the usually upbeat social media updates that follow such conversations.
July 4, 2025
Putin
Putin Stands Firm on War Goals in Thursday Call with Trump, Kremlin Says
Putin reportedly told Trump that Moscow was prepared to continue the negotiation process with Ukraine, but said that Moscow “will not back down from its goals to eliminate the causes of the conflict.”
July 3, 2025
US
Israel Vows ‘Powerful Strikes’ on Tehran After Reported Ceasefire Breach - Iran Denies Involvement
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered strikes on Tehran after Israel reported incoming Iranian missiles despite a US-brokered ceasefire, which Iran denies violating.
Updated: June 24, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘We’re Not Going to Lose’: Kremlin Says No Truce as Russia Pushes Forward
The comments made by Dmitry Peskov come the day after the 100-day mark since Ukraine’s unilateral call for a ceasfire, backed by the United States, was made.
June 20, 2025
Russia
‘All These Weapons Must Be Destroyed’: Russia Demands Ukraine Give Up Western Arms, Slams ‘Reckless’ Aid
Russia says Ukraine must give up Western-supplied weapons to end the war, calling foreign military aid “reckless” and a threat to global security.
June 16, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky: Ready for Putin Meeting, Even Without a Ceasefire
Zelensky has said he is ready for a meeting with Putin, even without a ceasefire agreement, but warns that Europe should be prepared to impose more sanctions if talks fail.
June 4, 2025
Zelensky
Trump ‘Open’ to Meeting Zelensky, Putin to Push Ceasefire
Turkish Erdogan proposed that Putin, Zelensky and Trump come together for a third round later this month in either Istanbul or Ankara.
June 3, 2025
Ukraine
Russian Memorandum: Ceasefire Only if Ukraine Completely Withdraws from 4 Partially Occupied Regions
Moscow submitted its memorandum to Ukraine following a meeting in Turkey, including a complete withdrawal from occupied territories, limits on troop strength, weapons, and a ban on NATO membership.
June 2, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine, Russia Agree to POW and Body Exchange – But No Ceasefire Yet
Delegations agreed to swap wounded young prisoners, return 6,000 fallen soldiers each, and Turkey has offered to host the leaders again in June – but Moscow still resisted a full ceasefire.
Updated: June 2, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Confirms Ukrainian Delegation Will Attend Peace Talks in Istanbul
Kyiv initially delayed confirmation, requesting to review the Russian memorandum in advance.
June 1, 2025
EU
OPINION: Negotiating Under Fire: The Kremlin’s Offensive Diplomacy
There is room for naivety: the upcoming June 2 talks in Istanbul are part of a diplomatic smokescreen being used by the Kremlin to delay Western aid while intensifying territorial offensives.
June 1, 2025
Kyiv
Massive Drone Raid Targets Ukraine Ahead of Planned Talks with Russia
The attack came just days before Monday’s planned peace talks in Istanbul unilaterally initiated by Moscow, which Kyiv has not confirmed.
June 1, 2025
Top News
Talk to Europe Before Trusting Putin, Kellogg Warns Witkoff
Witkoff previously replaced Kellogg as Russia envoy, while Kellogg — known for his tougher stance on Moscow — now focuses solely on Ukraine, amid stalled US peace efforts.
May 31, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russia Launches 114 Drones, Missiles Across Ukraine Ahead of Planned Peace Talks
Ukraine said it intercepted 69 drones and three missiles overnight Friday to Saturday, days ahead of Moscow-led peace talks on Monday, which Kyiv has not confirmed.
May 31, 2025
Trump
‘I Have To See It,’ Trump Says as Senate Set To Move Ahead With Russia Sanctions Bill
Senator Graham’s tough sanctions bill has 82 co-sponsors. Kyiv Post hasn’t heard from the remaining 18, but an analyst says the decision to proceed “shouldn’t be hard.”
May 31, 2025
NATO
Kellogg Calls Russia’s NATO Concerns ‘Fair,’ Urges Ukraine to Stay in Peace Talks
One of Vladimir Putin’s maximalist conditions to end the war in Ukraine, is for written guarantees from Western countries that NATO would not expand further east.
May 30, 2025