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Ukraine
‘No Deadlines – Nor Can There Be’: Kremlin on Ukraine Peace Memo After Trump-Putin Call
After Putin talked with Trump, who bowed out of his peace in 24 hour pledge, the Kremlin said it is ready to work with Ukraine on a peace memo, but no timeline or concrete details have been set.
May 20, 2025
Zelensky
‘No One Will Surrender Our Land’ – Zelensky Describes Talks With Trump, Team Russia
Topics included news about POW exchanges, and various possible venues for follow-up talks, but the President held firm that Ukraine will not “withdraw our troops from our own territory.”
May 20, 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
OPINION: Putin Is a ‘No Show’ in Istanbul
Putin answered Trump’s question concerning whether or not a deal was possible – no. The question now is – what does “proceed accordingly” mean?
May 19, 2025
Ukraine
‘Peace at Any Price Is Not Peace at All’ – Former US Ambassador to Kyiv Blasts Trump’s Direction in Talks
In her first big interview since leaving her post in April, Bridget Brink warns that the Trump team is giving Russia too much leeway in negotiations, “putting pressure on the victim” instead.
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
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
Ukraine
Russia-Ukraine Delegations Use Interpreter in Istanbul Talks as Zelensky Warns of ‘Theater’
Delegations spoke via interpreter; Zelensky warns talks are a sham and calls for more sanctions if Russia is not serious.
May 16, 2025
‘Saving Kyiv Regime Is Not Our Plan’: Putin Rejects Ukraine Proposal To Limit Long-Range Strikes
Speaking to a Russian state television interviewer, Putin said Ukraine had suggested a mutual halt to long-range strikes as a step toward de-escalation.
June 29, 2026
