Vladimir Putin

Russia Hopes for ‘Progress’ at Saudi Talks: Negotiator

Moscow is hoping to achieve "some progress" at talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday, a Russian negotiator told state media before the United States meets delegations from both Ukraine and Russia in a bid to halt the three-year conflict.

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Zelensky Accuses Russia of Rejecting Ceasefire After New Strikes

Ukraine accused Russia on Wednesday of effectively rejecting a US-backed ceasefire proposal, reporting a barrage of strikes hours after Moscow agreed to temporarily pause attacks on energy facilities.

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Trump and Putin to Discuss Ukraine This Week

US President Donald Trump says he plans to speak to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about ending the war in Ukraine, adding discussions are already ongoing about "dividing up certain assets" between the warring parties.

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Zelensky Denies Troops Surrounded in Kursk as Russia Retakes Villages

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky denied his troops were encircled in Russia’s Kursk region, where Moscow has regained swathes of land this week.

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Putin Calls for Ukraine to Surrender in Kursk

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on Ukrainian troops fighting in the Kursk region to surrender.

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Ukraine Backs 30-Day Ceasefire With Russia as US Ends Aid Freeze

Ukraine on Tuesday backed a US proposal for a 30-day general ceasefire with Russia, with the US in turn agreeing to lift restrictions on military aid and intelligence sharing.

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Ukraine to Propose Sky and Sea Ceasefire at Saudi Talks With US

Kyiv will propose an aerial and naval ceasefire with Russia during talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia.

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Czechs’ ‘Gift for Putin’ Turns Into $2.9M Black Hawk Donation for Ukraine

The Czech Republic’s “A Gift for Putin” volunteer initiative may sound like it was meant for the Russian leader, but it was actually raising funds for war-torn Ukraine.

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Trump Says No Security Promises or NATO for Ukraine

President Donald Trump on Wednesday ruled out offering US security guarantees or NATO membership for Ukraine as his counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky prepared to visit to seal a deal on handing over natural resources.

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Ukraine, Russia, and the West: Confronting Fear to Find a Path to Peace

Fear and ignorance, fueled by historical grievances, drive the Ukraine conflict, and only through dialogue and pragmatic compromises can peace be achieved.

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