US looks for Putin’s ceasefire suggestion for Russia-Ukraine conflict following Trump call

We are waiting for Putin’s ceasefire proposal, says Rubio After a call between President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, Secretary Marco Rubio stated that the U.S. is anticipating a proposal from the Russian leader that might “lead to a ceasefire.” This announcement came during a Senate Budget Subcommittee meeting on Tuesday. “He mentioned they will […]
Trump refuses peace discussions on Russia-Ukraine in Istanbul, minimizes Putin’s absence.

Trump Skips Istanbul Talks Amid Putin’s Absence On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced that he would not attend the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, mentioning Russian President Vladimir Putin’s absence as a factor he would downplay. While advocating for a meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump cited a scheduling […]
Putin’s trip to Istanbul for peace discussions with Zelenskyy is canceled, confirms the Kremlin.

The Kremlin has dismissed the Ukrainian president’s ambitious invitation to discuss peace at a meeting in Turkey, with Vladimir Putin stating he wouldn’t consult in Istanbul. Later on Wednesday, a Kremlin representative announced that hardliner Vladimir Medinsky, who led the single round of direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in 2022, would head their delegation. […]
Zelensky Appreciates Putin’s Suggestion for Peace Discussions

Russian President Putin has turned down the ceasefire request and instead suggested that talks with Ukraine should continue in person. Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his satisfaction that Russia is, at last, considering steps to end the conflict. However, he insists a ceasefire is necessary before any peace discussions can start. He referred to […]
Zelenskyy responds positively to Putin’s suggestion for talks, but insists on a complete, lasting, and reliable ceasefire.

Zelenskyy Sees Hope in Russia’s Consideration of Ending the War Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently expressed optimism regarding Russia’s proposal for an in-person meeting in Istanbul. While he appreciates the gesture, he emphasized his team is looking for Russia to agree to a “permanent” ceasefire starting tomorrow. In a post on social media, Zelenskyy conveyed, […]
Vladimir Putin’s Suggestion for “Direct Talks” to Resolve the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Moscow On Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested a direct meeting with Ukraine, proposing Istanbul as the location on May 15th. He stated, “It wasn’t Russia that halted the negotiations in 2022; it was Kyiv. Still, we’re offering for Kyiv to resume talks directly, without any conditions.” Putin continued, “Despite the circumstances, we invite the […]
Ukrainian ambassador to the US on Putin’s remarks about nuclear weapons: ‘He poses a danger’

Oksana Markarova, Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S., expressed her concerns regarding remarks from Russian President Vladimir Putin about nuclear weapons, labeling him a significant threat. During her appearance on CBS News’ “Face the Nation,” host Margaret Brennan inquired about Putin’s recent comments expressing a desire for nuclear weapons to be unnecessary in resolving the ongoing […]
Zelensky Won’t Ensure Safety for Putin’s Associates at Red Square Event

Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concerns over the invitation extended by Russia to foreign officials for the Red Square Parade on May 9. “We cannot be held responsible for what happens within the territory of Russia. While they offer security, we cannot provide any guarantees,” Zelensky reportedly said, as quoted by the RBC News […]
Volodymyr Zelensky States Ukraine Will Not Engage in Russia’s Vladimir Putin’s “Games” With a Brief Ceasefire

Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the three-day ceasefire proposed by Russian leader Vladimir Putin, labeling it a mere ploy. However, Zelensky did mention that he’s open to a comprehensive ceasefire. So far, Russia has turned down an unconditional 30-day ceasefire advocated by both Kyiv and Washington. “This feels like another performance by him; […]
Shaheen Urges Bipartisan Action on Secondary Sanctions Against Russia Amidst Putin’s Delays

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) urged for bipartisan backing for dual sanctions on Russian products, stating that President Vladimir Putin is “sucking his foot down.” “We need to adopt Graham’s laws, navigate both chambers, and implement those secondary sanctions against Russia,” Shaheen remarked regarding the legislation proposed by GOP Senator Lindsey Graham (SC). Graham shared on […]