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Steinmeier emerges as possible German mediator in EU-Russia talks

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin proposed that former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder coordinate talks between the EU and Russia on a peace deal, but another name has also reportedly emerged — German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Spiegel reported on May 10, citing its own sources.

11 May, 10:32 AM

Fico’s Moscow trip spins Ukraine talks into disputed Kremlin phone drama

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should call Russian dictator Vladimir Putin himself if he is interested in negotiations to end the war, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said after a visit to Moscow.

10 May, 08:15 PM

Russia renews Donbas ultimatum as U.S.-backed peace push hits Kremlin wall

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s aide Yuri Ushakov acknowledged that Russia’s war against Ukraine would continue even after 10 rounds of peace talks, he said in a conversation with Russian propagandist Pavel Zarubin.

10 May, 05:00 PM

EU weighs direct Putin talks as frustration grows over U.S. peace push

European Council President António Costa said on May 9 that the EU is ready to take part in any talks aimed at ending Russia’s war against Ukraine, Interfax-Ukraine reported from Brussels.

9 May, 10:29 PM

Trump weighs sending U.S. delegation to Moscow for Ukraine war talks

U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 8 that he is open to sending an American delegation to Moscow for talks on ending Russia’s war against Ukraine.

9 May, 02:43 PM

Russia’s envoy claims talks with Trump envoys on Ukraine are 'constructive'

Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev said talks with U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Ukraine are proceeding “constructively,” Russian media reported on Saturday, Dec. 20.

21 December 2025, 02:20 PM

Budanov: Ukraine and Russia may exchange 1,000 prisoners each next week

A large-scale prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia in a “1,000 for 1,000” format could take place next week, according to comments by Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR), to TSN.ua on May 17.

17 May 2025, 04:21 PM

Kremlin: Putin may meet Zelenskyy after delegations finalize key agreements

A meeting between Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is possible but only after "certain agreements" are reached by both delegations, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on May 17, according to Russian state media.

17 May 2025, 02:18 PM

Trump explains why Putin skipped Istanbul meeting with Zelenskyy

U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 15 that he never expected Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to attend a possible meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul.

15 May 2025, 01:15 PM

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