Ukraine ceasefire talks

Trump says he chose Witkoff as envoy despite limited geopolitical knowledge

U.S. President Donald Trump said he chose Steve Witkoff as his special envoy because he is a “great dealmaker,” while acknowledging that Witkoff initially lacked basic geopolitical knowledge about the regions where he would be working.

17 December 2025, 01:50 PM

Zelenskyy links elections in Ukraine to ceasefire and security conditions

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine would need a ceasefire to hold elections, emphasizing that credible security conditions are essential for a legitimate vote, Interfax-Ukraine reported.

16 December 2025, 11:28 AM

Kremlin says Putin ready to meet Zelenskyy if Ukraine lifts ban

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on July 22 that Russia is “ready” to consider a meeting between Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but only if Ukraine lifts its official ban on direct negotiations.

22 July 2025, 08:05 PM

Zelenskyy urges new sanctions if Russia undermines Istanbul peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on June 2 that the West must impose fresh sanctions on Russia if it undermines the newly launched negotiations in Istanbul.

2 June 2025, 04:39 PM

Ukraine ceasefire talks