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Russia’s terms for ceasefire include withdrawal from non-occupied areas

The Russian delegation presented “unrealistic demands” during negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 16, far exceeding anything discussed previously, Sky News reported, citing sources familiar with the talks.

16 May 2025, 04:38 PM

No frontline deployment of European troops in Ukraine — Macron

Europe does not plan to deploy troops to the front line in Ukraine following a possible ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow, French President Emmanuel Macron said on May 13, as reported by Italian newspaper La Repubblica.

14 May 2025, 12:55 AM

What Putin wants from Istanbul talks, how Trump played into it, and whether Zelenskyy can call his bluff — Western media

May 12 marked the beginning of what could become a pivotal week in Russia’s war against Ukraine. That day was meant to launch a 30-day ceasefire proposed by Kyiv and its allies — a plan the Kremlin effectively rejected. Instead, direct talks between Russia and Ukraine, initiated by Moscow and backed by Donald Trump, may take place in Istanbul on May 15. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has personally invited Vladimir Putin to attend.

12 May 2025, 07:44 PM

Kremlin fumes over ceasefire deadline

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov lashed out at the ceasefire ultimatum issued by the United States and European Union, calling the language “unacceptable” and rejecting the demand for Russia to agree to a 30-day truce in Ukraine.

12 May 2025, 06:54 PM

Zelenskyy says Trump sees war differently after Vatican meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his April 26 conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump at the Vatican was “the best one we’ve had so far.” He made the remarks during a briefing with journalists on May 3, according to the Interfax-Ukraine news agency.

3 May 2025, 07:56 PM

Life in Ukraine has grown more dangerous since ceasefire talks began — NYT

Life for civilians in Ukraine has become more perilous since negotiations over a potential ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine began earlier this year, The New York Times reported on May 2.

3 May 2025, 01:36 PM

Zelenskyy calls for extended ceasefire instead of Putin’s proposed three-day truce

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s proposal for a truce from May 8 to May 10, saying that any ceasefire must be immediate, total, and last at least 30 days.

28 April 2025, 10:37 PM

Ukraine prepared to negotiate with Russia directly after ceasefire is reached — Zelenskyy

Once a durable ceasefire ends hostilities in the Russo-Ukrainian war, Kyiv would be prepared to negotiate with Moscow “in any format,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on April 22.

22 April 2025, 10:29 PM

US ‘peace plan’ includes recognizing 2014 Russian annexation of Crimea — report

The framework ceasefire agreement the United States will present to Ukraine and European allies in London on April 23 includes recognition of Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea, The Washington Post reported on April 22.

22 April 2025, 08:30 PM

Next round of ceasefire talks slated for April 23 — Zelenskyy

The search for a viable ceasefire plan will continue at a meeting of Ukrainian, UK, French, and U.S. officials in London on April 23, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on April 21.

21 April 2025, 08:36 PM

Trump’s team to travel to London for ceasefire talks on Ukraine — Kellogg

President Donald Trump’s team will return to London this week for ceasefire talks on Ukraine, Fox News reported on April 19, citing Trump’s envoy Keith Kellogg.

20 April 2025, 01:11 PM

US will abandon Ukraine peace talks if either party obstructs negotiations, Trump says

Echoing an earlier statement by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, President Donald Trump said Washington would “take a pass” on trying to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia if either side “makes it very difficult.”

18 April 2025, 09:41 PM

Ukrainian delegation meets ‘coalition of the willing’ in Paris to discuss ceasefire, security guarantees

A Ukrainian delegation met in Paris with representatives of the so-called “coalition of the willing” to discuss a ceasefire and security guarantees for Ukraine, presidential chief of staff Andrii Yermak said on April 17.

17 April 2025, 04:46 PM

Kyiv calls Russia’s ‘energy ceasefire’ a sham, shares proof with US – Foreign Ministry

Ukraine is regularly providing the United States and other partners with evidence that aggressor state Russia is violating the so-called “energy ceasefire,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said on April 16, NV’s correspondent reported.

16 April 2025, 05:30 PM

Zelenskyy slams U.S.-Russia talks on Ukrainian land

Only the people of Ukraine have the right to decide the fate of their country’s territories, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on April 15 amid recent statements by Donald Trump’s special envoy suggesting that negotiations with Russia include discussions over occupied regions.

15 April 2025, 06:26 PM

Strike on Sumy: Putin wants the war to end on his terms — and shows he’ll kill until Trump gives in

Russian missile strikes are undermining U.S. President Donald Trump’s war diplomacy, and the Kremlin’s war on Ukraine appears less likely than ever to reach a ceasefire by Easter, Bloomberg reported on April 14.

14 April 2025, 07:11 PM

Trump’s envoy Witkoff travels to Russia for talks with Putin

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special representative, Steve Witkoff, is traveling to Russia and is expected to meet with Vladimir Putin, Axios reported, citing a source and flight tracking data on April 11.

11 April 2025, 10:57 AM

Putin envoy says some Ukraine security guarantees ‘may be acceptable’ after Washington visit

Certain security guarantees for Ukraine “in one form or another” may be acceptable to the Kremlin, said a representative of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, Kirill Dmitriev, in an interview with Fox News after visiting Washington on April 3.

4 April 2025, 12:09 PM

Sybiha briefs Rubio on Russian ‘energy ceasefire’ violations

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at NATO HQ in Brussels, Belgium, on April 3.

3 April 2025, 11:19 PM

US senators propose new sanctions on Russia for refusing Ukraine ceasefire

Fifty U.S. senators—led by Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)—introduced a bill that would impose both primary and secondary sanctions on Russia if it refuses to negotiate a lasting peace in Ukraine or violates any peace agreement.

2 April 2025, 09:41 PM

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