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Ukraine
No Word Yet From Kyiv on Russia’s Istanbul Talks Proposal
Moscow has offered to hold a second round of talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on June 2, where it wants to present a so-called “memorandum” outlining its conditions for a long-term peace settlement.
May 29, 2025
Putin
Trump ‘Very Disappointed’ With Putin but Gives Him Another 2 Weeks
Trump said that he was very disappointed with Russia’s attacks on Ukraine, but gave the Russian leader another two weeks before the US responds “a little bit differently.”
May 28, 2025
Ukraine
Lavrov: Second Round of Istanbul Talks to Begin on June 2
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia and Ukraine will return to the negotiating table in Turkey on June 2 to discuss the terms of a ceasefire. Kyiv has not confirmed its attendance.
May 28, 2025
Russia
Moscow Rejects US Role, Says Ceasefire Memo for Kyiv Only
Moscow will present its ceasefire memorandum to Kyiv only, a Russian official said, dismissing the US envoy’s claim that Washington is awaiting the proposal.
May 28, 2025
Putin
Trump Threatens Putin With ‘Really Bad Things’ in Latest Rhetoric Escalation
The US president has also accused his Russian counterpart of “playing with fire” after the latter launched major attacks across Ukraine for three consecutive nights despite ceasefire calls.
May 27, 2025
Top News
Geneva Named Potential Host City for Kyiv-Moscow Talks – Kellogg
The US envoy for Ukraine also said he has received terms for a potential peace settlement from the Ukrainian side, and he now awaits the same coming from Moscow.
May 27, 2025
Putin
Trump Weighs Tougher Sanctions on Russia After Putin Rejects Ceasefire, Bombards Ukraine
The proposed sanctions would not target Russia’s banking sector, the WSJ report said. Instead, they are aimed at pressuring Vladimir Putin to agree to a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.
May 27, 2025
Top News
Merz, Macron Cast Doubt on Moscow’s Ceasefire Ploy, Issue New Ultimatum
Both leaders have reiterated their doubts about Moscow’s willingness to negotiate after the latter repeatedly rejected a proposed ceasefire – and ceasefire talks to be hosted by the Vatican.
May 26, 2025
Ukraine
New Ukraine Talks ‘Yet to Be Agreed,’ Kremlin Says
Moscow has for weeks defied Western pressure for a full and unconditional truce in Ukraine, pressing on with its three-year offensive that has left tens of thousands dead.
May 22, 2025
Poland
Putin Needs to be Pressured Into Talks, Tusk Says
The Polish prime minister, in a statement that echoed Kyiv’s sentiment, questioned Moscow’s sincerity in pursuing peace considering its constant rejection of ceasefires.
May 22, 2025
War in Ukraine
Vatican Could Host Kyiv–Moscow Talks in June
The Wall Street Journal reported that the talks are expected to take place in mid-June, citing unnamed sources reportedly familiar with the conversations.
May 22, 2025
War in Ukraine
Kremlin Denies Dragging Out Ukraine Peace Talks
Russia has consistently rejected a 30-day halt in fighting proposed by the West and outlined hardline demands for a wider peace settlement.
May 21, 2025
Top News
Peace Talks or Political Theater? What Ukraine Is Really Facing Now
In this report, Corrie Nieto breaks down the real meaning behind these talks – and why many Ukrainians see them not as steps toward peace, but as tools of manipulation.
May 21, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘We Will See How Russia Behaves’: Trump In No Rush To Sanction Russia
Trump responded to Zelensky’s latest sanction calls, telling reporters “that’s going to be my determination – nobody else’s.”
May 21, 2025
Putin
‘Kyiv Should Be Ours’: Russians Celebrate Trump-Putin Call
In the call with Trump on Monday, the Russian leader once again brushed off calls for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, as demanded by the West and Kyiv.
May 20, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Putin’s Strategy: Escalation in Lieu of Negotiation
While Trump tries to dictate terms of a ceasefire and Western leaders contemplate a sanctions game plan, the Russian autocrat continues his devastating aggression against the Ukrainian people.
May 20, 2025