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China hopes for ‘fair, lasting’ Ukraine-Russia peace deal after Istanbul talks

China’s Foreign Ministry expressed hope for a “fair, lasting, and binding” peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia following their talks in Istanbul on May 16, spokesperson Lin Jian said, according to Le Figaro.

16 May 2025, 03:35 PM

Russia must attend Istanbul talks or face consequences — German FM Johann Wadephul

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warned that Russia must attend the talks in Istanbul on May 15, or it will "face consequences," Tagesschau reported on May 13.

13 May 2025, 06:50 PM

Putin refuses to accept ceasefire due to personal insecurities – Center for Countering Disinformation

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is rejecting calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine because of his own psychological insecurities, Andrii Kovalenko, Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) head wrote on Telegram on May 13.

13 May 2025, 01:53 PM

Trump warns Ukraine, Russia of US withdrawal unless talks begin soon

U.S. President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Ukraine and Russia, threatening to withdraw from peace talks unless direct negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow begin swiftly, special envoy Steve Witkoff said in a Breitbart interview released on May 12.

13 May 2025, 11:28 AM

China joins calls for Ukraine ceasefire, encourages diplomatic efforts

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said China supports all efforts aimed at peace, including a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine and potential talks between Kyiv and Moscow, Global Times reported on May 12.

12 May 2025, 02:50 PM

Yermak calls for ceasefire before talks, responds to Putin’s Istanbul proposal

Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine's Presidential Office, responded on Telegram to Vladimir Putin's proposal for direct negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul on May 11.

11 May 2025, 05:09 PM

Macron calls for direct talks between Ukraine and Russia after ceasefire

Direct talks between Kyiv and Moscow should follow a 30-day ceasefire, French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview with TF1/LCI on May 10.

10 May 2025, 04:54 PM

No ceasefire unless West stops arming Ukraine, says Kremlin spokesman Peskov

Russia would consider a ceasefire if the West stops arming Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with ABC News on May 10.

10 May 2025, 12:15 PM

Western allies work to secure more Patriots for Ukraine

Western allies are in talks to provide Ukraine with more Patriot air defense systems, Reuters reported on May 5.

5 May 2025, 04:41 PM

No Crimea deal with Putin, Ukraine to decide terms, says UK PM

Kyiv must be allowed to decide the terms of any peace deal with Russia, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told The Telegraph on April 24, challenging the U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposals and deadlines.

25 April 2025, 10:07 AM

Ukraine ready for talks, not capitulation — First Deputy PM Svyrydenko

Ukraine is ready for negotiations but not for capitulation, First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said on X on April 23.

23 April 2025, 06:00 PM

Moscow sees Paris talks as chance to push Russia’s stance using US

The Kremlin views the Paris meeting involving representatives from Ukraine, the United States, and European countries as an opportunity for U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to promote Russia’s perspective, spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on April 17, according to Radio Liberty.

17 April 2025, 08:03 PM

$100 million gap stalls nuclear reactor deal between Bulgaria and Ukraine

Kyiv and Sofia continue negotiations on the purchase of Russian-built power units from Bulgaria for the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant (KhNPP), Interfax-Ukraine reported on April 14, citing MP Andriy Zhupanin's comments after the parliamentary energy committee's visit to KhNPP.

15 April 2025, 12:05 PM

Ukraine hires US law firm to help negotiate mineral rights agreement

The Ukrainian Justice Ministry hired U.S. law firm Hogan Lovells to represent the country’s interests in negotiations on the so-called “minerals deal” with the United States, Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported on April 11, citing the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) registry.

11 April 2025, 08:41 PM

US and Iran set for nuclear deal negotiations on April 12 — Rubio

The United States will hold direct talks with Iran on April 12 in Oman to address Tehran’s nuclear program, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, according to Reuters.

11 April 2025, 02:07 PM

EU hopes to convince Hungary to unblock Ukraine accession talks

The European Union plans to open six negotiation clusters for Ukraine’s accession by the end of 2025 and is working with Hungary to prevent the country from vetoing the process, EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Mathernova said on April 10.

11 April 2025, 02:05 AM

US–Russia talks to continue April 10 in Istanbul

The next round of negotiations between the United States and Russia is scheduled for Thursday, April 10, in Istanbul, Bloomberg reported on April 8, citing Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

8 April 2025, 09:43 PM

Kremlin signals next US-Russia talks via foreign ministries

The next round of dialogue between American and Russian delegations will be channeled through their respective Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Dmitry Peskov told reporters, as reported by state-backed news agency RIA Novosti on April 8.

8 April 2025, 04:11 PM

Zelenskyy outlines Ukraine's 'red lines' in peace talks to end the war

Ukraine's "red lines" in any future peace talks are its territorial integrity and military strength, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on April 3.

3 April 2025, 06:10 PM

NATO freezes Russia policy shift as US leads Ukraine negotiations

NATO has shelved plans to overhaul its relationship with Russia, originally slated for a pivotal review at the upcoming Hague Summit from June 24-26, 2025, Euractiv reported on April 2, citing unnamed diplomats.

2 April 2025, 06:20 PM

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