U.S. mediation

Poll: only 1% of Ukrainians trust U.S. to mediate peace talks, 62% don't believe in talks

Radio NV asked NV's audience and listeners whether they trust the U.S. or the EU more to mediate peace talks with Russia.

1 June, 12:41 PM

Kyiv pulls back from U.S. mediation as Trump’s peace push stalls

Kyiv is relying less on the United States as the key mediator in efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, with Donald Trump’s administration no longer viewed by Ukrainian officials as the unquestioned ally it was at the start of the full-scale war, NYT reported on May 11.

11 May, 06:17 PM

Ukraine, Russia, U.S. agree on 314-prisoner swap in Abu Dhabi

Ukrainian, Russian, and the U.S. delegations reached an agreement on the exchange of 314 prisoners after talks in Abu Dhabi, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkof wrote on X on Feb. 5.

5 February, 01:58 PM

Zelenskyy: Ukraine, U.S., Russia to resume peace talks in Abu Dhabi on Feb. 4

Ukraine is preparing for a new round of trilateral peace talks with the United States and Russia in the United Arab Emirates, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his evening address on Feb. 1.

1 February, 09:54 PM

Kyiv and Washington discuss 'realistic formats' for ending war - Umerov

Ukraine held a new meeting with a U.S. delegation led by U.S. Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) Rustem Umerov wrote on Nov. 21.

21 November 2025, 02:24 PM

Kremlin hints at third Ukraine talks, presses U.S. for mediation

The progress of Ukraine-Russia negotiations largely depends on Kyiv’s position and the effectiveness of U.S. mediation, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, TASS propaganda agency wrote on June 29.

30 June 2025, 11:15 AM

Trump knows 'the right time and place' for new Russia sanctions — Rubio

U.S. President Donald Trump is now unwilling to impose new sanctions on Russia, suggesting instead that he will act "at the right time and place," State Secretary Marco Rubio said in an interview with Politico on June 25.

25 June 2025, 02:19 PM

US warns it may exit peace talks if Russia continues war

The United States may reconsider its participation in peace negotiations should Russia decide to continue its war, acting US Deputy Representative to the UN John Kelley said at a Security Council meeting, Interfax-Ukraine wrote on May 29.

30 May 2025, 08:20 AM

Zelenskyy urges US to stay engaged in peace talks

Ukraine hopes that the United States will remain involved in efforts to end the war through a sustainable peace, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on May 27.

28 May 2025, 12:40 PM

US Senate believes Putin dodges real talks — Senator Graham

A majority of the US Senate believes Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is avoiding genuine negotiations to end the war, US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham wrote on X on May 22.

22 May 2025, 09:09 AM

Bruce denies exit from negotiations for now

U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce clarified her earlier comments about Washington’s potential withdrawal from Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations in a May 2 post on X.

3 May 2025, 11:50 AM

US may pressure Ukraine to accept de-facto Russian occupation in peace deal - NYP

The United States believes that Ukraine is “prepared to give up 20% of its land” if that recognition is considered de facto and not de jure, New York Post, citing its sources, wrote on April 21.

22 April 2025, 10:18 AM

Ukraine denies Russian claims of energy strike violations

The Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff denied fresh Russian claims that Ukraine violated the energy ceasefire agreement by targeting Russian energy facilities, calling the accusations false and unsubstantiated, the General Staff said in a Telegram post on March 27.

27 March 2025, 06:19 PM

U.S. mediation