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Russia
Rubio Says More Sanctions Could Alienate Russia From Ceasefire Talks
Washington continues to keep its hopes up despite calls from Europe to finally step up sanctions, as Moscow has continued to brush off ceasefire proposals since at least March.
June 25, 2025
Europe
‘Window Now Exists’: US, UK in High-Stakes Crisis Talks on Iran, Ukraine
State Department says yesterday’s meeting between Marco Rubio and David Lammy reviewed ‘efforts to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.’
June 20, 2025
Zelensky
Washington Has ‘Had It’ With Yermak, Reports Say
Observers reportedly say that Yermak, a former movie producer, “still struggles to navigate the corridors of power in Washington almost six years since he rose to become Zelensky’s closest aide.”
June 20, 2025
War in Ukraine
US Wishes ‘Happy Russia Day’ as Kremlin’s War Casualty Toll in Ukraine Surpasses 1 Million
Rubio extended congratulations to the Russian people on Russia Day, as Kremlin military losses in Ukraine surpassed one million casualties, according to Kyiv’s estimates.
June 12, 2025
Zelensky
US ‘Counting On’ Europe to Hunt for More Air Defenses, as Zelensky Pleads For Patriots
State Department’s spokesperson: “I certainly would dispute that we are not letting Ukraine do something”
June 11, 2025
Ukraine
‘Russia Remains Unconstructive’ – Ukrainian, US Officials Discuss Military Aid, Sanctions on Moscow
As peace talks stall, senior Ukrainian delegation officials briefed Trump aides on “the real situation on the battlefield.” For White House officials, the big mystery – where diplomacy goes from here.
June 4, 2025
US
White House Backs Next Istanbul Meetings, Calls For ‘Constructive Good-Faith Dialogue’
When asked by Kyiv Post whether Washington believed that good-faith dialogue could continue alongside military offensive, the State Department spokesperson said, “We’re going to find that out.”
May 30, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Tightening the Screws’ – Germany’s Top Diplomat Is Tired of Putin’s Stalling
Germany and the US share the same goals in Ukraine policy to ensure that “Russia finally enters into serious negotiations,” says the top Berlin diplomat after meeting with officials in Washington.
May 29, 2025
Putin
‘Tyrants Like Putin Won’t Listen to Goodwill’ – US Lawmakers Warn Rubio
The top US diplomat urged to address Russian aggression ‘adequately’ as he dodged branding Putin war criminal during congressional panels in the Senate and House.
May 22, 2025
Patriot
‘Putin Got No Concessions’ – Rubio Insists as Democrats Grill Him on Russia-Ukraine Talks
The top US diplomat told senators that the US is working closely with NATO allies with Patriot batteries to arrange their transfer to Ukraine.
May 21, 2025
War in Ukraine
Rubio Prepares For Senate Grilling Over Ukraine, Other Foreign Policy Challenges
The top US diplomats will appear before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today, where he is planning to convince senators that Trump’s Ukraine policy is to “move decisively” to end the war.
May 20, 2025
Ukraine
‘Killing Needs To Stop,’ Rubio Says Ahead Of Direct Russia-Ukraine Talks
US Secretary of State Rubio urged an immediate ceasefire in Istanbul talks with Turkish and Ukrainian officials.
May 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Rubio Arrives in Istanbul for Ukraine Talks Marred by Political Maneuvering
US Secretary of State is meeting with senior Turkish and Ukrainian officials. Diplomats describe today’s setting as “either a monumental mess, or a very sophisticated diplomatic game of chess.”
May 16, 2025
Ukraine
‘Tactics to Dither and Delay’ – EU, Starmer Call on Putin to Step Up to Peace Talks
Europe again calls for a cease in hostilities in “Russia’s war of aggression,” while the British prime minister says Putin must “pay the price for avoiding peace.”
May 16, 2025
Zelensky
‘Changes on the Ground’ – Russian Foreign Ministry Explains Evolving Negotiations Strategy
Ministry spokesperson tells Reuters that Russia’s appetite for peace talks decreases as they regain some territory on the front lines.
May 16, 2025
Putin
‘No High Expectations’ Rubio Says As He Heads To Istanbul For Ukraine Talks
US Secretary of State says it’s ‘abundantly clear’ that a Trump-Putin meeting is needed for a ‘breakthrough’ in peace talks, bringing into question the “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine” policy.
May 15, 2025