Zelenskyy demands tougher sanctions on Russia, says Putin is trying to prolong war
As Russian and US officials prepared to talk about the 30-day ceasefire proposal, Ukrainian President Voldy Mirzelensky accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of trying to extend the war. “President Putin is afraid to tell President Trump directly that he wants to continue this war and continue killing Ukrainians,” Zelensky wrote in a post in X. […]
Trump, Putin have ‘very good and productive’ call on negotiations to end ‘horrible, bloody war’
President Donald Trump has submitted a summary of his call with President Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, in hopes of ending a “terrifying, bloody” war in Ukraine. The US has announced a breakthrough in reaching an agreement with Ukraine for a ceasefire deal, but Putin said he would demand more concessions even if […]
Putin ‘needs war’ after rejecting Trump’s ‘immediate and unconditional cease-fire’
Ukrainian President Voldimir Zelensky said Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected the US's estimated, unconditional 30-day ceasefire and dragged the peace process out of the need for “war” to continue Ukraine. After “quickly” agreeing to President Trump's ceasefire proposal on Tuesday, Zelensky in posts to x Putin told Special President's envoy, Steve Witkov, that he […]
Trump Envoy Witkoff Had In-Person Meeting With Putin, Says Kremlin
America's sensitivity to Moscow spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin personally about the ceasefire of the Ukrainian War. The next step is a direct call between President Donald Trump and Putin, the Kremlin said. A delegation of American negotiators arrived in Moscow, Russia, for consultations on the Ukrainian War on Thursday. The exact itinerary for […]
‘Manipulative’ Putin Doesn’t Want Peace, Stalling For Time Says Zelensky
President Donald Trump and European leaders have carefully welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Voldymir Zelensky said he has accepted the fundamental lessons of concessions, but Moscow has warned that demanding concessions is a “predictable” bid. On Thursday, a delegation of American negotiators was in talks in Moscow, Russia, hoping to agree to […]
Putin questions Ukraine ceasefire plan and sets out string of conditions | Russia
Vladimir Putin said there were many questions about the proposed US ceasefire with Ukraine, and it appeared to be setting a set of drastic conditions that Russia needs to meet before agreeing to such a ceasefire. Speaking with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko at a press conference in the Kremlin, he agreed in principle to the […]
Putin Agrees in Principle with U.S.-Proposed 30-day Ukraine Ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday agreed in principle to the US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, saying he would be entitled to approve his affirmation by noting that many conditions are still being decided to ensure lasting peace. AP Report Currently, development requires a mechanism to initiate the transition process from idea […]
Putin says he's open to ceasefire, but wants to eliminate 'causes of this crisis'
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was open to a 30-day ceasefire, as proposed by the US, but proposed vague terms for his support, such as wanting to eliminate “the cause of this crisis.” Ukraine agreed to support the framework in consultations with the US earlier this week, and the Trump administration called for Russia […]
Trump holds out ‘hope’ while Putin holds on to Ukraine
President Donald Trump said Thursday that Russia has “hope” that Russia agrees to a ceasefire with Ukraine as the first step to end the three-year brutal war. “We know where we are with Ukraine,” he told reporters from an oval office alongside NATO executive director Mark Latte. “Hopefully they'll do the right thing,” he added […]
Putin Cautiously Embraces Idea Of 30-Day Ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he tentatively supported the idea that a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, which was mutually agreed to meet on the terms, is being met. Putin told reporters on the news meeting In Moscow, he agreed to a US proposal deal “as a rule” to stop the 30-day fight. According […]