Russia U.S. negotiations

The Alaska rewind: How history fuels Putin’s latest imperial dreams

It’s been 158 years since Russia sold Alaska to the United States. So how did it happen — and how did this harsh, frozen territory become one of the wealthiest states in the country? More to the point: Why does Vladimir Putin still seem obsessed with the idea of taking it back?

2 April 2025, 11:25 AM

Russia-US talks set for Riyadh on March 24, focus on Black Sea ceasefire

Delegations from Russia and the United States will convene in Riyadh on March 24, for talks initially centered on ensuring safe navigation in the Black Sea, Yuri Ushakov, a senior aide to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, confirmed on March 20, according to Russian media.

20 March 2025, 05:06 PM

US claims infrastructure included in deal with Russia, Kremlin limits it to energy attacks

Special envoy Steve Witkoff, speaking on CNN on March 19, described the Trump-Putin ceasefire pause as encompassing “energy and infrastructure,” aligning with the White House’s broader phrasing after their March 18 call.

19 March 2025, 06:35 PM

‘The war with Russia will end only when Russia ceases to exist’ — Ukrainian commander

The war with Russia can only end if Russia itself no longer exists, according to Dmytro Kukharchuk, commander of the 2nd Assault Battalion of Ukraine’s 3rd Separate Assault Brigade.

19 March 2025, 03:38 PM

Putin’s ‘maximalist’ goals: No sign of retreat from Ukraine

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is unlikely to stop the war against Ukraine and hasn’t stepped away from his “maximalist” goal of dominating the country, The Washington Post reported on March 13, citing classified U.S. intelligence assessments.

14 March 2025, 10:34 AM

Putin spins ‘pragmatism’ as U.S.-Russia talks spark ‘hope’

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said the initial contacts between the aggressor state and the new U.S. administration give rise to “certain hopes.” He made the statement during a meeting of the FSB board, according to Russian propaganda outlets on Feb. 27.

27 February 2025, 05:25 PM

Zelenskyy sees trouble for Trump in Putin peace push

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shares U.S. President Donald Trump’s desire to end Russia’s war against Ukraine but believes it will be tough due to Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s unwillingness to stop fighting, the Ukrainian leader said during a press conference on Feb. 26.

26 February 2025, 07:15 PM

Russia and US to hold new talks on bilateral issues in upcoming weeks

High-level officials from the U.S. State Department and Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs are set to convene for a new meeting at the end of February or early March, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Feb. 22, according to the Russian news agency RIA Novosti.

22 February 2025, 08:26 PM

Putin tailors Russia’s delegation to maximize pressure on U.S.

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is optimizing the composition of Russia’s delegation for negotiations with the U.S. to secure the most favorable concessions from Washington, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on Feb. 19.

20 February 2025, 08:15 AM

Trump demands too high a price from war-torn Ukraine – New York Post

U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand that Ukraine surrender a significant portion of its economy as compensation for American military aid is “flat-out wrong,” the New York Post wrote in an editorial on Feb. 18.

19 February 2025, 01:18 PM

Trump reverses 80 years of U.S. foreign policy with concessions to Russia and controversial statements – NYT

U.S.-Russia negotiations in Saudi Arabia and President Donald Trump’s sharp remarks about Ukraine are shifting American foreign policy by 180 degrees, The New York Times reported on Feb. 18.

19 February 2025, 12:30 PM

Trump’s special envoy Kellogg arrives in Kyiv

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, arrived in Kyiv on Feb. 19, public broadcaster Suspilne reported.

19 February 2025, 11:08 AM

Zelenskyy rejects Russian ultimatums amid Riyadh talks

Negotiations between Russian and US representatives in Saudi Arabia are taking place without Ukraine’s involvement, and Kyiv will never accept Moscow’s ultimatums, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Feb. 18, citing President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to Ankara.

18 February 2025, 06:26 PM

US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine: Cease-fire, elections, and a final deal – Fox News

The United States and aggressor state Russia are proposing a three-stage peace plan to end the war in Ukraine, Fox News White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich reported on Feb. 18, citing diplomatic sources familiar with the discussions.

18 February 2025, 04:34 PM

China welcomes U.S.-Russia talks on Ukraine war, calls for global negotiations

China expects "all parties" in the war that Russia launched against Ukraine to come "to the table for peace talks,"Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Feb. 18, according to CNN.

18 February 2025, 02:15 PM

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