Russia peace talks

Russia demands Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant power split with Ukraine

Moscow is insisting that electricity produced by the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant — Europe’s largest and currently occupied by Russian troops — be divided between Ukraine and Russia, Politico reported in a Jan. 24 article devoted to negotiations involving the United States, Ukraine, and Russia.

25 January, 12:22 PM

Kremlin signals it will reject revised peace plan ahead of U.S., Europe and Ukraine talks

The Kremlin, ahead of talks between the United States, Ukraine and Europe set for Berlin, made clear it will accept no changes to the peace plan to end Russia's war against Ukraine, Russian outlet Agentstvo reported on Dec. 14, highlighting remarks by Vladimir Putin’s aide Yuri Ushakov.

14 December 2025, 08:01 PM

Russia claims willingness to resume Istanbul talks

Moscow is “ready” to continue negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said on Sept. 4, according to Russia’s state-run propaganda agency TASS.

4 September 2025, 12:55 PM

Russia never wanted Ukraine’s territory, Lavrov claims

Moscow is “not refusing” any formats for resolving its war against Ukraine, including bilateral or trilateral negotiations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed on Aug. 19, according to Russian media.

19 August 2025, 06:25 PM

Putin sets conditions for Zelenskyy meeting, confirms Trump summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy but “certain conditions” must be met, he said on Aug. 7, according to the Russian state-run news agency TASS.

7 August 2025, 07:44 PM

Zelenskyy okay with both bilateral or trilateral talks to end war

Various formats for leaders’ meetings are being discussed to achieve peace: two bilateral and one trilateral, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X on Aug. 7.

7 August 2025, 04:53 PM

ICC warrant pushes Putin-Trump talks to Saudi Arabia, Turkiye

Due to an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant issued against Russian President Vladimir Putin, the list of neutral locations for a potential summit with U.S. President Donald Trump is significantly restricted, The Guardian reported on Aug. 6.

7 August 2025, 03:21 PM

Trump signals likely meeting with Putin, eyes Zelenskyy talks

There is a strong likelihood of an in-person meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the near future, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Aug. 7.

7 August 2025, 11:15 AM

Putin is dragging out talks after Trump’s ultimatum - Politico

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is deliberately stalling his response to an ultimatum from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine, and delays a potential meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Politico wrote on Aug. 4.

5 August 2025, 12:28 PM

Ukraine seeking full ceasefire in Istanbul negotiations

Ukrainian representatives at negotiations in Turkiye will insist on an immediate and complete ceasefire, particularly an end to strikes on civilian infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on social media on July 23.

23 July 2025, 06:38 PM

Kremlin urges U.S. to force Ukraine into Russia talks

Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, expressed hope that the United States is pressing Ukraine to engage in negotiations with Russia, according to Russian state news agency Interfax on July 16.

16 July 2025, 03:14 PM

Trump backs Ukraine strikes on Moscow to feel pain, push Russia

During a July 4 phone call, U.S. President Donald Trump called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to “make Russia feel the pain” to compel the Kremlin to negotiate, according to the Financial Times.

15 July 2025, 04:56 PM

Ukraine slams Russia’s capitulation terms in talks

The Russian side is not prepared to hold meaningful negotiations on a ceasefire in the war against Ukraine, having presented demands equivalent to capitulation during talks in Istanbul, Pavlo Palisa, Deputy Head of the Ukrainian Presidential Office, said in an interview with the Azerbaijanian news agency Report published on July 11.

11 July 2025, 06:02 PM

Putin stands firm against ceasefire, Macron tells Zelenskyy

French President Emmanuel Macron informed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s stance on the full-scale war has not changed, Bloomberg reported on July 1, citing an anonymous source familiar with the matter.

2 July 2025, 02:58 PM

Low oil prices may spur Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, Trump says

Low oil prices are likely to encourage Russia to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump has said, news agency Interfax-Ukraine reported on June 30, citing his response to a Fox News question about persuading Russian authorities to consent to a truce.

30 June 2025, 06:55 PM

Zelenskyy proposes ceasefire to Russia before leaders’ summit

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed a ceasefire to Russia before a leaders’ summit, contingent on de-escalation steps, during a press conference on June 4, news agency Interfax Ukraine reported.

4 June 2025, 06:25 PM

Ukraine demands Russia’s response to peace plan, slams Kremlin’s silence

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha demanded a response from Russia to Kyiv’s peace proposal on June 3, stating that Moscow’s silence proves its intent to prolong the war, following stalled talks in Istanbul, according to the diplomat’s post on X.

4 June 2025, 01:40 PM

EU slams Russia’s Istanbul terms as proof of unwillingness for peace talks

Russia’s demands at the Istanbul talks demonstrate the Kremlin’s refusal to engage in good-faith peace negotiations, as they disregard Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, European Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper said on June 3, according to news agency Interfax Ukraine.

3 June 2025, 06:30 PM

Russia ties next round of Istanbul talks to Ukraine halting strikes on airbases

The Russian parliament conditioned a third round of ceasefire talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on Ukraine ceasing attacks on Russian strategic aviation airbases, with talks expected by late June, Duma official Alexey Chepa told Russian media on June 3.

3 June 2025, 03:20 PM

Zelenskyy names DM Umerov to lead Ukraine’s delegation in Russia ceasefire talks

Defense Minister Rustem Umerov will lead Ukraine’s delegation at ceasefire talks with Russia in Istanbul on June 2, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on X on June 1.

1 June 2025, 09:10 PM

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