Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed restarting direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, “without preconditions," an offer that came in response to Ukraine and its allies urging Moscow to commit to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire or face additional sanctions. Putin referenced the unsuccessful 2022 peace talks that took place in Istanbul in March, shortly after … Continue reading Putin proposes direct communication with Ukraine – no preconditions
Donald Trump does not know how to handle Vladimir Putin, the former US ambassador to Ukraine has said. Steven Pifer told Sky's The World he's been watching developments closely in recent days, and has assessed that Putin doesn't see any strength in the White House. Discussing so-called concessions made by Putin in a call with the president … Continue reading Putin ‘doesn’t see strength in the White House’
Vladimir Putin is "presenting demands that are ultimate goals," Kaja Kallas said on Monday in reaction to the Russian leader's pre-conditions to accept the American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. Russia does not want peace in Ukraine and cannot be trusted to advance such a goal, High Representative Kaja Kallas warned on the … Continue reading Kaja Kallas warns EU against trusting Putin, Russia
The US president said that he would talk to his Russian counterpart on Tuesday, after negotiators have pushed for Russia to back a US-Ukraine ceasefire proposal. US President Donald Trump announced he would discuss ending the war in Ukraine with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. "A lot of work's been done over the … Continue reading Trump: Ceasefire talks with Putin will include energy, land issues
Steve Witkoff didn't stay long in the Russian capital earlier this week. According to footage posted of his motorcade leaving and returning to Moscow's Vnukovo airport, he was here for little more than 12 hours. And for most of that, it seems, he was left waiting. Witkoff, a former property mogul who has become Donald … Continue reading Analysis: Putin made Trump’s chief negotiator wait in a classic power play – and sent him home with list of demands
The Kremlin said on Wednesday that it needed to be briefed by the United States on the outcome of U.S.-Ukrainian talks in Saudi Arabia before commenting on whether a proposed ceasefire in Ukraine was acceptable to Russia. Ukraine said on Tuesday it was ready to support a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, … Continue reading Ukraine war: Russia waiting for US briefing before accepting ceasefire deal
President Donald Trump pushed back against reports circulating in the European press that he would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in May. "No, I'm not," Trump told reporters during the swearing-in ceremony for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, according to The Washington Times. On Friday, French newspaper Le Point reported that Trump was "most likely to visit" Moscow … Continue reading Trump hasn’t scheduled a meeting with Putin
Donald Trump called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a "dictator," escalating tensions in the aftermath of US-Russia talks over Ukraine. The exchange of criticism between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his US counterpart Donald Trump further escalated on Wednesday after Trump labelled the Ukrainian leader a "dictator". "I love Ukraine, but Zelenskyy has done a terrible … Continue reading Why Trump called Ukraine’s Zelenskyy a dictator
More details have emerged about a reported Ukrainian drone strike in Russia's southern Krasnodar region last night. In a post on Telegram, regional governor Veniamin Kondratyev described the attack as "massive", and said at least 12 houses had been damaged. One woman was reportedly injured. Russia's SHOT Telegram news channel also reported that the bombings had … Continue reading Russian oil sites ‘hit by drone strike’
By Ivor Bennett, Moscow-based journalist Russia has a lot to gain from sitting down in Saudi Arabia with the Americans. Firstly, the optics. After three years of being frozen out by the West, they're being brought back in from the cold. It's powerful visual currency - pariahs no longer. Secondly, the chance to expand Russian-US cooperation. … Continue reading Analysis: Russia has much to gain from talks in Saudi Arabia
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