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Zelensky
Zelensky Ready to Meet in Turkey, But Putin ‘Strangely Silent’
Zelensky says he’s ready for direct talks with Putin in Turkey, but the Russian ruler remains silent. Erdoğan and Trump back the meeting. Kremlin’s bombing, shelling, and assaults continue unabated.
May 13, 2025
Ukraine
UK Urges Putin to ‘Get Serious About Peace’
UK Foreign Minister urged Putin to commit to peace as EU leaders demanded a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine before talks, warning of sanctions if Russia refuses.
May 12, 2025
Putin
‘You Can’t Talk to Russia Like That’: Moscow Pushes Back on Ceasefire Calls
The Kremlin spokesman brusquely dismissed Western demands to freeze the war in Ukraine as a precursor for peace talks as “unacceptable ultimatums.”
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
Ukraine-Russia Diplomacy Since February 2022
Zelensky urged Putin to meet in Istanbul for peace talks, reviving diplomacy generally stalled since 2022.
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
OPINION: Trump Plays to Putin’s Tune
Ceasefire first or talks first? As Europe draws a red line, Putin defies it – and Trump sides with him, urging Zelensky to yield. Once again, Trump avoids sanctioning Putin.
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

