Trump administration official says peace talks with Russia were ‘positive’
Special envoy Steve Witkov recently met with Russian officials on the ongoing peace negotiations, and he said the meeting was “positive.” “This morning I met with President Putin,” Witkov said Sunday on CNN's “The State of the Union.” “I think the meeting was between three and four hours. That was positive.” Witkov said the conversation […]
Russia, Ukraine exchange attacks after Putin meeting with US on ceasefire deal
Russia and Ukraine traded the attacks over the weekend shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US officials over the ceasefire agreement. The Associated Press reported that both sides have reported more than 100 enemy drones through the territory. Putin said Thursday that he supported the ceasefire but outlined many details that need to […]
Trump narrows Keith Kellogg’s role to Special Envoy to Ukraine, ending his involvement with Russia
President Trump has announced that retired General Keith Kellogg will shift his focus to Ukraine. He narrowed the role of his special envoy and eliminated his involvement with Russia as previously planned. Originally appointed as a special envoy for Trump in Ukraine and Russia, Kellogg will now serve as a special envoy for Ukraine, the […]
Russia and Ukraine Trade Aerial Strikes Amid Proposed Ceasefire Talks
Kiev, Ukraine (AP) – Russia and Ukraine exchanged heavy air strikes overnight on Saturday, with both sides reporting more than 100 enemy drones in their respective territory. The attack comes within 24 hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with US envoy Steve Witkov to discuss details of the US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire […]
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 Considers More Russia Sanctions as EU Eases Theirs
CBS News It has been reported On Thursday, the Trump administration showed that the European Union is considering further restrictions on Russian oil, gas and banks, despite preparing to remove some ultra-rich Russian oligarchs from the list of sanctions under pressure from Hungary and Slovakia. Among the Biden administration's final acts were 60 days. Waiver […]
Most disapprove of Trump's approach to Ukraine, Russia: Survey
Most Americans disapprove of President Trump's approach to country's relationship with Russia and how the situation in Ukraine is handled, according to the new one. investigation Released on Friday. A CNN poll conducted by SSRS found that 59% of respondents disapproved of the handling of Trump-Washington-Moscow relations. About 41% said they disagreed. Regarding Ukraine, 55% […]
Russia Stalls on Ceasefire, Claims It Sent Trump ‘Additional Signals’
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday that President Vladimir Putin had sent “an additional signal” to President Donald Trump regarding Trump's proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Putin on Thursday called for several amendments that he, in principle, is ready to accept the proposal, but is unlikely to accept it by Ukraine. Peskov I said […]
Ukraine’s retreat from Kursk appears to mark end of seven-month incursion into Russia | Ukraine
uConstant attacks from drones attached to fiber optic cables scrambled in groups that passed two or three or fields along hidden tracks, often walking miles on foot to return to Ukrainian territory. Ukraine's retreat from the Kursk region, which took place in stages over the past two weeks, appears to mark the end of one […]
Russia signals it will not yet sign on to Trump’s ceasefire deal with Ukraine
In a nuanced speech, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he thanked President Donald Trump for his efforts to end hostilities in Ukraine, but hoped that the 30-day ceasefire would continue to provide peace. “The idea itself is correct and we certainly support it,” Putin said in a careful, verbal message at a press […]