negotiations with Russia

Peace talks stall on territorial questions, Zelenskyy admits

The Geneva round of trilateral Ukraine–U.S.–Russia peace talks yielded no progress on key territorial issues, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Feb. 20.

20 February, 09:56 PM

Ukraine–Russia peace talks refocus on Donbas demilitarized zone, NYT reports

The most recent round of trilateral Ukraine–U.S.–Russia talks revived the proposal for a demilitarized zone in Donbas, The New York Times reported on Feb. 18, citing three people familiar with the discussions.

19 February, 12:34 AM

Zelenskyy, Putin could meet after all, report says

A meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin cannot be ruled out, RBC-Ukraine reported on Feb. 18, citing a source.

18 February, 10:41 PM

Ukraine keeps suggesting Zelenskyy–Putin meeting to Russian envoys

The best way to try and settle territorial matters of a potential peace deal with Moscow is through direct talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, Zelenskyy told Axios on Feb. 17.

18 February, 01:45 AM

First day of Ukraine–U.S.–Russia talks in Geneva concludes

The Ukrainian, U.S., and Russian delegations in Geneva have concluded the political phase of talks for the day by 8:00 p.m. Kyiv time, Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne reported on Feb. 17.

17 February, 11:41 PM

Zelenskyy: Ukrainians will reject deal ceding Donbas to Russia

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thinks the Ukrainian people will reject any peace agreement that requires unilateral withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from Donbas and hands the region to Russia, Zelenskyy said in an interview with Axios on Feb. 17.

17 February, 10:29 PM

Italy, Germany, France, UK sent envoys to Ukraine–U.S.–Russia talks in Geneva

Officials from Italy, Germany, France and the UK are attending the latest round of peace talks in Geneva between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia, Italian newspaper la Repubblica reported on Feb. 17.

17 February, 09:39 PM

Ukrainian delegation split on U.S.–Russia peace talks, report says

The Ukrainian negotiating team is split into two wings with differing views on a potential U.S.–mediated peace deal with Russia, The Economist reported on Feb. 17.

17 February, 07:49 PM

Ukrainian negotiating team arrives in Geneva for Russia–U.S. talks

A delegation of Ukrainian officials, led by National Security and Defense Council secretary Rustem Umerov, has arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, for another round of trilateral Ukraine–U.S.–Russia talks scheduled for Feb. 17–18.

17 February, 02:38 AM

Rubio: US unsure of Russia’s seriousness on ending Ukraine war

The issues blocking an end to the war in Ukraine have narrowed to the most difficult questions, but Washington remains uncertain about how serious Russia is about ending the conflict, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Feb. 14, according to Sky News.

14 February, 05:05 PM

Russia ready for peace deal, Trump claims, urges Zelenskyy to ‘get moving’

Moscow is looking to sign a peace deal to end the Russo–Ukrainian war, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should “get moving” and accept the Kremlin’s terms, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 13.

13 February, 10:04 PM

Ukraine names delegation for Geneva talks with Russia, US

Ukraine has begun preparations for the Feb. 17-18 trilateral meeting with Russia and the United States in Geneva, with National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov leading a delegation that includes key military, political and intelligence figures, he announced on Telegram on Feb. 13.

13 February, 05:52 PM

Munich Security Conference highlights stalled Ukraine peace talks

The Munich Security Conference, opening in Germany on Feb. 13, will serve as a stark reminder of how stalled Ukraine peace talks remain despite U.S. efforts, with no major concrete outcomes expected beyond statements of solidarity, Politico reported.

13 February, 05:18 PM

Budanov’s negotiating team seeks to block Russian gains in Donetsk Oblast

Ukraine may be willing to withdraw troops from Donetsk Oblast as a price to pay for ending the Russo–Ukrainian war, but the negotiating team under Kyrylo Budanov is looking for ways to prevent Russia from moving in and occupying the territory, Simon Shuster, writing for The Atlantic, reported on Feb. 12.

13 February, 01:34 AM

Ending Russia’s war would be Trump’s biggest victory, Zelenskyy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said ending the Russo–Ukrainian war would be the single biggest political victory for U.S. President Donald Trump.

12 February, 11:44 PM

Zelenskyy: Russia clearly not ready for ‘energy truce’

The Kremlin is evidently not prepared to accept a mutual halt on energy infrastructure attacks proposed by the United States at recent trilateral talks in the UAE, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Feb. 11.

11 February, 11:40 PM

UAE talks focus on details, avoid fundamental issues

While the repeated rounds of Ukraine–U.S.–Russia negotiations in Abu Dhabi have produced results on the minutiae of enforcing a future ceasefire in the Russo–Ukrainian war, the delegations continue to sidestep fundamental questions of how the conflict may eventually be settled.

6 February, 10:21 PM

Lavrov claims secret European contacts with Russia on Ukraine war

Some European leaders are secretly contacting Moscow about ending the war in Ukraine, including phone calls and in-person visits they ask to keep confidential, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told state propaganda outlet RT on Feb. 5.

6 February, 12:18 PM

Macron’s aide met with Russian officials in Moscow, report says

Emmanuel Bonne, head of French President Emmanuel Macron’s diplomatic service, visited Moscow for talks with Russian officials on Feb. 3, Reuters reported on Feb. 4, citing sources.

5 February, 03:07 AM

Trilateral Ukraine–U.S.–Russia talks in UAE confirmed for Feb. 4–5

Ukraine’s negotiating team will meet with U.S. and Russian envoys in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Feb. 4–5, National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) secretary Rustem Umerov said on Feb. 2.

2 February, 10:47 PM

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