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European Leaders ‘Stunned’ by Trump-Putin Agreements

According to multiple sources, Trump made it clear the US would pull back from its role in the conflict and allow Ukraine and Russia to negotiate a ceasefire directly.

By Alisa Orlova

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.”

By John Moretti

May 20, 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.

By Leo Chiu, Nick Pehlman

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.

By Nick Pehlman, Leo Chiu

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.

By AFP

May 19, 2025

Zelensky

Trump Called Zelensky Before Putin on Monday, Kyiv Says

Multiple reports originating from Ukraine’s presidential office said US President Donald Trump held an unexpected phone call with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

By Leo Chiu

May 19, 2025

Putin

OPINION: From Here to Absurdity?

Where do things stand after a flurry of diplomatic activity following last week’s Istanbul debacle and as we await Trump’s phone call to Putin.

By Bohdan Nahaylo

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?

By Jonathan Sweet, Mark Toth

May 19, 2025

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War in Ukraine

Putin Eyes Total Takeover of 4 Ukrainian Regions by Year-End, Testing Trump’s Resolve

Putin believes Russian forces will seize four Ukrainian regions by year-end, ahead of a call with Trump, who faces pressure from allies not to rush a deal.

By Kyiv Post

May 19, 2025

Putin

Trump to Call Putin Monday in Bid to End Ukraine ‘Bloodbath’

Trump to speak with Putin on Monday, urging a Ukraine ceasefire after failed Istanbul talks, “where the Russians sent a low-level delegation with no decision-making powers.”

By Kyiv Post

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.”

By UkrInform

May 18, 2025