Trump to discuss Ukraine ceasefire with Putin and Zelenskyy – US politics live

Passing Trump Tax Bills in Major US House Committee Vote Donald Trump’s extensive tax cut proposal, which had faced delays due to Republican disagreements on spending cuts, finally gained approval from a significant congressional committee on Sunday. This advancement sets the stage for a possible vote in the House later this week. This victory is […]
Zelenskyy holds a meeting with Rubio and Vance in Rome

Peace Talks in Rome Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Rome as discussions about peace continue amidst the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. During their talks, they reviewed previous negotiations held in Istanbul, where, notably, Russia had sent a lower-ranking delegation that […]
Trump Claims Zelenskyy Misused Ukraine Assistance

Trump Criticizes Zelensky Over U.S. Aid in Fiery Interview In a heated interview on Friday night, President Donald Trump directed sharp criticisms at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, alleging that he has mismanaged the billions in U.S. aid allocated for Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. Speaking with Bret Baier during a special report on […]
Ukraine and Russia’s peace discussions produce no outcomes, Zelenskyy seeks support from Trump and allies

Ukrainian President Zelensky’s Talks with Global Leaders Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently engaged in discussions with President Donald Trump, as well as leaders from Germany, Britain, and Poland, following peace talks with Russia that took place on Friday. This marked the first meeting between Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Turkey in three years, coinciding with […]
Zelenskyy dispatches team for peace discussions but claims Russia is not committed enough.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dispatched a delegation to Istanbul for peace discussions with Russia, marking the first direct talks between the two nations since March 2022. The discussions are set to commence on Friday, with Zelenskyy emphasizing that Kyiv’s priority is to push for an immediate 30-day ceasefire. During a press conference in Ankara, following a […]
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. […]
Trump needs to understand that Putin is a barrier to peace, says Zelenskyy.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope that the current desperate diplomacy between Russia and Ukraine might shift with Donald Trump’s involvement. “Trump needs to understand that Putin is not being truthful, and we ought to play our part wisely to indicate that we aren’t the ones delaying progress,” he remarked. He’s set to travel to Türkiye on […]
Zelenskyy agrees to meet with Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Sunday. This meeting was proposed by Putin earlier in the week, and President Trump encouraged Zelensky to accept the offer. Putin emphasized that discussions in Istanbul should occur without any preconditions, aiming for lasting peace. “We’re looking for a […]
Zelenskyy invites Putin to a face-to-face meeting for peace discussions.

Zelensky Invites Putin for Peace Talks Amidst Ceasefire Call Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet in person at a peace conference in Istanbul, suggesting a 30-day ceasefire. This invitation comes after a weekend filled with diplomatic tensions. Zelensky’s remarks gained attention as he noted that former U.S. President Donald […]
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, […]