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Putin to skip Istanbul talks, sends aides instead

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will send aide Vladimir Medinsky to lead a delegation for talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, the Kremlin’s press service announced on May 14.

15 May 2025, 12:46 AM

Trump hints at secondary sanctions on Russia if Ukraine talks stall

President Donald Trump said he is “always considering” secondary sanctions on Russia if the Kremlin continues to evade a peaceful resolution to its war against Ukraine, the BBC reported on May 14, citing his remarks from Saudi Arabia en route to Qatar.

14 May 2025, 05:35 PM

Zelenskyy, Erdogan discuss plans for May 15 Istanbul talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss the upcoming direct negotiations with Russia in Istanbul on May 15.

13 May 2025, 02:02 AM

London summit downgraded as foreign ministers postpone Ukraine talks

The foreign ministers of the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Ukraine deferred a planned high-level meeting in London on April 23 to discuss ceasefire conditions in the Russia-Ukraine war, according to Sky News.

23 April 2025, 12:40 PM

U.S. unveils ceasefire monitoring plan as Ukraine demands firm guarantees from the West

The United States presented a draft plan for monitoring a potential ceasefire in Ukraine during negotiations in Paris on April 17, where Kyiv insisted that any deal must include real security guarantees, The Wall Street Journal reported on April 18, citing a Western official.

19 April 2025, 11:37 AM

Turkey prefers ‘any peace deal’ to continued war in Ukraine

A potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia may be “hard to swallow,” but Ankara believes it would be preferable to the continuation of the war, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on April 4.

5 April 2025, 12:41 AM

Erdogan supports Trump’s ceasefire push in Ukraine, urges lasting peace

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has voiced support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s “firm and direct initiatives” aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. The Turkish presidency announced the statement on Sunday, March 16.

17 March 2025, 10:57 AM

Putin eyes Ukraine deal behind Zelenskyy’s back, but Trump ups the ante — The Times

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is trying to “charm” his US counterpart, President Donald Trump, into agreeing to an unjust deal concerning Ukraine, according to The Times.

26 January 2025, 04:41 PM

EU fights for a seat at Ukraine peace talks table

European Union leaders want to ensure they have a seat at the table in talks to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, Euractiv reported.

13 January 2025, 11:48 AM

Frustration mounts among Russian elites as Ukraine war drags into 2025

Russian elites are reportedly frustrated that the war initiated by Russia against Ukraine did not conclude in 2024, the independent news outlet Meduza reported on Jan. 9, citing sources within the presidential administration, government, State Duma, and regional officials who say the dominant sentiment among elites is disappointment.

9 January 2025, 11:05 AM

Putin claims Russia ready for 'negotiations and compromises' with Ukraine

The Kremlin is ready for negotiations and compromises with Ukraine, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said at a press conference, Russian propaganda media reported on Dec. 19.

19 December 2024, 05:59 PM

Ukraine rejects peace talks without its involvement - Foreign Ministry

Ukraine rejects any peace initiatives developed without its involvement, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said on X on Dec. 16.

17 December 2024, 11:55 AM

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