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ISW: No proof of Ukraine troop ‘encirclement’ despite Putin’s claims

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin seized on former U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Ukrainian forces were “encircled” in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, using it as a distraction from his refusal to accept a U.S.- and Ukraine-backed ceasefire proposal, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on March 14.

15 March 2025, 10:13 AM

Hungary demands Russian oligarch’s removal from EU sanctions list

Hungary is threatening to block the extension of European Union sanctions on nearly 2,000 Russians unless oligarch Mikhail Fridman is removed from the blacklist, the Financial Times reported on March 13.

13 March 2025, 06:46 PM

Belarus' Lukashenko meets Putin in Moscow, claims Kursk Oblast will be 'liberated' soon

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin met with Belarusian colleague Alexander Lukashenko in the Kremlin on March 13, as reported by the Russian Telegram channel Mash. Russian state media released the first quotes from their conversation.

13 March 2025, 05:36 PM

Putin won’t agree to Ukraine ceasefire, Kremlin says

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s aide, Yuri Ushakov, rejected a proposed temporary ceasefire from the United States and Ukraine, calling it nothing more than a "break for Ukrainian forces." Russia, he claimed, has no interest in "steps that imitate peace efforts," he said on Russian state television on March 13.

13 March 2025, 01:53 PM

Putin’s uniformed appearance in Kursk is a desperate power move—analyst

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin appeared in military uniform in Kursk Oblast on March 13, as the Ukrainian military continues its operations in the region, political analyst Ihor Chalenko said on Radio NV.

13 March 2025, 12:52 PM

Putin ‘moved’ after Myanmar junta chief calls him a king

Myanmar’s military junta leader Min Aung Hlaing called Vladimir Putin a "king" during his latest visit to the Kremlin, a remark that reportedly moved the Russian dictator. Russian state media widely reported the exchange on March 4.

5 March 2025, 05:00 PM

Kremlin calls Trump-Zelenskyy clash at White House 'unprecedented'

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov called the heated exchange between U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House an “unprecedented event,” Russian state media outlet TASS reported on March 3.

3 March 2025, 03:55 PM

Russia warns state media not to overpraise Trump amid U.S. talks

The Kremlin has advised Russian propagandists against openly praising U.S. President Donald Trump, in case negotiations with Washington fail to meet Moscow’s demands, Verstka reported on Feb. 27, citing sources in the media and individuals close to the administration of Vladimir Putin.

27 February 2025, 03:15 PM

Forget diplomacy—Trump is turning Ukraine into a business deal

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin may have little in common—except that Donald Trump loves to keep both guessing. His unpredictable rhetoric on Ukraine has alarmed Europe, but what if it’s just another negotiating tactic in a long, messy game?

21 February 2025, 07:03 PM

Kremlin denies asking U.S. to withdraw troops from Eastern Europe

Russia did not demand that the United States withdraw its troops from Eastern Europe during recent talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Feb. 21, according to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

21 February 2025, 06:45 PM

Trump envoy says he ‘befriended’ Putin during Moscow visit

Представник президента США з питань Близького Сходу Стів Віткофф заявив, що «подружився» з російським диктатором Володимиром Путіним.

21 February 2025, 01:29 PM

Putin postpones speech to Russian parliament due to meeting with Trump

Vladimir Putin has postponed his address to the Federal Assembly indefinitely due to preparations for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Faridaily reported, citing sources on Feb. 19.

19 February 2025, 03:48 PM

G7 ties future Russia sanctions to peace talks

During the Munich Security Conference in Germany, foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) countries met, with Ukraine’s acting Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha participating in part of the discussions, European Pravda reported on Feb. 15.

16 February 2025, 11:55 AM

Yermak: Zelenskyy will meet with Putin only if Ukraine has strong position and security guarantees

A meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will only be possible when Ukraine secures a strong position and receives clear security guarantees, Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, said on Feb. 14 during a national television broadcast.

15 February 2025, 11:22 AM

Sen. Graham suggests 'fast-track' NATO membership for Ukraine to deter Russia in future

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) proposed offering Ukraine a "fast-track to NATO" plan in the event of a new Russian invasion. He shared the idea during a panel discussion at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 14.

15 February 2025, 01:24 AM

North Korea testing weapons in Ukraine war, ISW reports

North Korea is using Russia’s war against Ukraine as a testing ground for its military capabilities, according to an Institute for the Study of War (ISW) report published on Feb. 8.

9 February 2025, 01:21 PM

Putin has little reason to negotiate on Ukraine, AP reports

Russian President Vladimir Putin is closer than ever to achieving his goals in Ukraine, giving him little incentive to negotiate, Western experts told the Associated Press (AP) in a report published on Feb. 8.

9 February 2025, 11:23 AM

Kremlin's 'peace' pitch: Open to dialog, questions Zelenskyy's legitimacy

Russia is reportedly open to talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov claimed on Feb. 5, while calling the Ukrainian President “illegitimate.”

5 February 2025, 02:13 PM

Putin plans to hold a Russian alternative to Eurovision in 2025

Putin has signed a decree to hold Intervision, a Kremlin-backed alternative to Eurovision, in 2025, Russian media reported on Feb. 3.

4 February 2025, 03:16 PM

Trump touts ‘serious’ talks with Russia on Ukraine peace

President Donald Trump says his administration has already held “very serious” discussions with Russia regarding the war in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Feb.1, he noted an upcoming call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and hinted they might soon take significant steps to end the war.

1 February 2025, 11:25 AM

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