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Russia plans to stage TurkStream pipeline sabotage to force EU sanctions relief

The Russian leadership has developed a comprehensive plan to return to the European energy market, involving government officials at all levels, Ukraine's Military Intelligence (HUR) said, Interfax-Ukraine reported on March 26.

27 March, 09:50 AM

All Putin wants from Trump is a photo op and sanctions relief—EU

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is not interested in substantive peace talks with U.S. President Donald Trump at their planned Aug. 15 meeting in Alaska, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Aug. 12.

12 August 2025, 08:25 PM

Putin demands written NATO guarantees and sanctions relief to end war — Reuters

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin demands written Western guarantees to halt NATO expansion and lift some sanctions in exchange for ending the war, Reuters wrote on May 28.

28 May 2025, 03:15 PM

U.S. proposes draft peace plan for Ukraine war, suggests freezing frontlines and easing sanctions

The United States has presented its allies with a draft peace proposal to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, including preliminary conditions for a ceasefire and the potential easing of sanctions on Moscow if fighting stops for a prolonged period, Bloomberg reported on April 18, citing European officials familiar with the matter.

18 April 2025, 08:50 PM

U.S. and Iran to resume nuclear talks in Rome on April 19

The second round of nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran will take place in Rome on Saturday, April 19, Axios reported, citing sources familiar with the talks.

14 April 2025, 02:59 PM

Hungary backs down on Russia sanctions veto after U.S. intervention

Hungary, which had threatened to veto the renewal of European Union sanctions against Russia, backed down after a conversation between Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Politico reported on March 17.

17 March 2025, 01:50 PM

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