Ukraine peace talks

Umerov denies media reports of frustration over U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff

Head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service Rustem Umerov denied a report by The Kyiv Independent claiming that Ukrainian officials are “growing increasingly frustrated” with U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, Axios wrote on September 20.

21 September, 10:08 AM

Trump repeatedly urged Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries — Axios

President Donald Trump repeatedly urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt drone strikes on Russian oil refineries during a phone call on September 20, Axios reported, citing a source familiar with the conversation.

21 September, 09:05 AM

Zelenskyy reveals details of meeting with U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy briefed reporters on his Kyiv meeting with U.S. peace envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, noting that the talks focused on emerging peace proposals, Ukraine's immediate need for air defense systems, and strengthening its positions on the battlefield, NV reported.

8 September, 01:18 PM

Zelenskyy calls talks with U.S. special envoys Witkoff and Kushner highly substantive

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his three rounds of talks with U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were highly substantive, according to a statement released after the meeting on September 6.

7 September, 08:33 AM

Lavrov says Moscow hopes to settle Ukraine issue with Trump

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow conducts diplomacy “man to man” and hopes to reach an understanding with U.S. President Donald Trump over Ukraine, The Moscow Times reported on Aug. 28.

28 August, 03:28 PM

U.S. urges Russia and Ukraine to stop civilian strikes and resume talks

The United States called on Russia and Ukraine to halt strikes on civilian targets and return to the negotiating table, according to a statement made by U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Dan Negrea during a Security Council meeting on August 24, Ukrinform reported.

25 August, 08:42 AM

Near-term peace deal highly unlikely as Russia rejects talks, HUR deputy chief warns

Russia shows no signs of being ready for a ceasefire or constructive negotiations, making a near-term peace agreement highly unlikely, Ukraine’s military intelligence deputy chief Vadym Skibitskyi told RBC-Ukraine on August 18.

18 August, 09:26 AM

Lavrov says Moscow will not reject talks with Witkoff and Kushner

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow would not reject talks with U.S. Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner if they visit Russia, state propaganda outlet Interfax reported on August 14.

14 August, 01:38 PM

Zelenskyy struggles to find suitable candidate for Ukraine’s envoy to Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has yet to find a candidate to fill the role of ambassador to the United States, Politico reported on August 14.

14 August, 10:16 AM

Moscow claims it knows nothing about Kyiv’s new peace proposals

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov claimed Moscow has not received any information about new proposals Ukraine submitted to the United States concerning the peace process, Russian propaganda outlet Interfax reported on Aug. 13.

13 August, 04:25 PM

Ukraine’s Patriot shortage will encourage Putin to prolong conflict – ISW

Ukraine’s critical shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles provides Russia a window to inflict devastating damage this winter, encouraging Vladimir Putin to refuse meaningful negotiations as long as he sees a viable military path to total victory, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on August 10.

11 August, 09:51 AM

Feygin outlines two critical factors that could force Putin into genuine peace talks

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will only engage in genuine peace negotiations if U.S. President Donald Trump shifts his stance to fully support Ukraine and the war begins to significantly destabilize Russia's internal situation, Russian opposition politician and lawyer Mark Feygin told Radio NV on July 28.

29 July, 09:51 AM

Kremlin weaponizes unverified "Anchorage agreements" to project a false readiness for peace

Russian officials regularly cite the so-called "Anchorage agreements" to claim Russia is ready for negotiations, despite a lack of public statements since the summit and recent U.S. denials of the Kremlin's assertions, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on July 23.

24 July, 09:50 AM

Rubio calls for "new ideas" to break Ukraine war impasse after meeting Lavrov in Philippines

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that peace talks on Ukraine will require "new ideas" to break the deadlock, making the remarks to reporters in Manila following a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on July 23, The Guardian reported.

23 July, 01:40 PM

Rubio and Lavrov hold first meeting since September 2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held their first meeting since September 2025 on the sidelines of an Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Manila, The Moscow Times reported on July 23.

23 July, 11:05 AM

Ukraine backs Türkiye as venue for Zelenskyy-Putin meeting

Ukraine supports holding a potential meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Türkiye, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said at a joint news conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on July 16.

17 July, 11:35 AM

Ukraine presses UN Security Council for immediate unconditional ceasefire

Ukraine called on the UN Security Council to urgently consider and adopt a resolution on an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, urging the organization to overcome its paralysis over Russia’s actions, Ukrinform reported on July 10.

10 July, 09:00 AM

Active phase of Russia-Ukraine war could end before 2027 – Budanov

The active phase of Russia’s war against Ukraine may come to an end before the start of 2027, though further escalation is expected, Presidential Office Head Kyrylo Budanov told RBC-Ukraine on July 7.

7 July, 12:37 PM

Russia timed Kyiv missile attack to deter allied support ahead of NATO summit

Russia deliberately timed its mass strike on Kyiv ahead of NATO summit in Türkiye to generate “informational effects” to deter Western partners from increasing their support for Ukraine, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on July 6.

7 July, 10:30 AM

Russia is ready for dialogue with European Union, Putin's aide says

Russia is ready for dialogue with the European Union, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s aide Yury Ushakov announced at the XII International Scientific Expert Forum Primakov Readings on June 23.

23 June, 01:55 PM

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