negotiations with Russia

Zelenskyy: I can invite Putin to Kyiv — Moscow is not an option

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed his readiness to meet with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, while firmly ruling out the possibility of a meeting taking place in Moscow in an interview with journalists on Jan. 30.

30 January, 12:12 PM

Budanov’s appointment improved talks with U.S. and Russia, expert says

Former HUR chief Kyrylo Budanov replacing Andriy Yermak as the head of Ukraine’s negotiating team in talks with the United States and Russia made the peace process more substantive, Ukrainian political scientist Ihor Reiterovich told NV on Jan. 27.

28 January, 05:34 AM

Ukraine–U.S.–Russia talks to resume Feb. 1

Ukrainian, U.S., and Russian officials will meet for another round of trilateral peace negotiations on Feb. 1, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Jan. 26.

26 January, 09:52 PM

UAE Russia talks to continue Saturday—Umerov

The first round of Ukraine–U.S.–Russia negotiations in the UAE concluded on Jan. 23, with the meetings expected to resume the next day, according to Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) head Rustem Umerov.

23 January, 11:27 PM

U.S. security guarantees deal ready for signing—Zelenskyy

The bilateral agreement on post-war U.S. security guarantees to Ukraine is complete and now awaits the signatures of both presidents, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Jan. 22.

23 January, 12:53 AM

U.S., Ukraine may propose ‘energy truce’ at UAE talks, report says

The United States and Ukraine could propose a pause in Russian strikes on the Ukrainian energy infrastructure in exchange for Kyiv suspending attacks on Russia’s oil industry, the Financial Times reported on Jan. 22, citing informed sources.

22 January, 11:19 PM

Budanov ‘cautiously optimistic’ on peace process

Former defense intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov, now serving as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief-of-staff, said on Jan. 20 he feels “cautiously optimistic” about the progress in the U.S.-mediated peace negotiations with Russia.

20 January, 11:42 PM

Ukraine faces ‘painful concessions’ on path to peace, Czech president says

Ukraine will likely have to agree to “painful concessions” if it hopes to end the Russo–Ukrainian war, Czech President Petr Pavel said during his Kyiv visit on Jan. 16.

16 January, 08:43 PM

Kyiv expects Moscow’s peace plan response by end of January

Ukraine expects Russia’s response to the renegotiated U.S.-backed peace plan by the end of the month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with Bloomberg on Jan. 9.

10 January, 06:24 AM

Zelenskyy says war could end within six months

Based on the progress made in negotiating a U.S.-brokered, EU-backed peace deal, the Russo–Ukrainian war could end in the first half of 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Jan. 7.

7 January, 11:05 PM

Zelenskyy discusses chances Russia agrees to peace plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on whether there is a chance Russia will agree to a peace plan, answering journalists' questions on Dec. 26.

26 December 2025, 08:15 PM

Russian delegation to meet with U.S. officials in Miami this week

The push to end the Russo–Ukrainian war through a U.S.-backed peace plan continues: another meeting of U.S. and Russian negotiating teams in Miami is scheduled for this week, Politico reported on Dec. 17, citing unnamed sources.

17 December 2025, 11:47 PM

Moscow aims to continue war in 2026, Zelenskyy warns

Since Russian officials have clearly stated their plans to step up offensive operations next year, Kyiv’s Western partners should increase pressure on Moscow to engage in a genuine peace process, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Dec. 17.

17 December 2025, 09:50 PM

Latest security guarantees draft calls for European troops on Ukrainian soil—report

As the weeks-long negotiations between Ukrainian, European, and U.S. officials on a feasible approach to ending the Russo–Ukrainian war appear to have concluded, The New York Times reported key details of the security guarantees the West is prepared to offer Ukraine.

17 December 2025, 01:05 AM

U.S. plan to limit Ukraine’s military to 800,000 troops, Zelenskyy says

After weeks of negotiations, the United States and Ukraine settled on a cap of 800,000 personnel for the Ukrainian military under the revised U.S.-backed peace plan, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Dec. 11.

11 December 2025, 10:54 PM

Plebiscite will settle territorial questions, Zelenskyy says

Any decisions on territorial concessions envisaged by the U.S.-backed peace plan must be made by the Ukrainian people, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Dec. 11.

11 December 2025, 08:45 PM

Italy’s Meloni privately urged Zelenskyy to make 'painful concessions' — report

During Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Dec. 9 visit to Rome, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni advised Zelenskyy to accept the U.S.-backed peace plan, including ceding more territory to Russia, Italian outlet Corriere della Sera reported on Dec. 10.

11 December 2025, 02:14 AM

Starmer, Merz, Macron back Ukraine in call with Trump

European leaders held a joint call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Dec. 10 to discuss U.S. mediation efforts aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian state news agency Ukrinform reported.

10 December 2025, 08:37 PM

Meloni meets with Zelenskyy in Rome

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Dec. 9, as part of his European diplomatic tour to coordinate support in the face of U.S. pressure to accept Moscow’s peace terms.

9 December 2025, 08:48 PM

Zelenskyy firm on not ceding more land under U.S. pressure

After two weeks of frantic negotiations, the U.S.-backed peace plan has been trimmed down to 20 points, losing most of its overtly Russia-favored elements, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Dec. 8.

8 December 2025, 09:39 PM

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