The EU is preparing its most punishing package of sanctions against Russia. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said before a meeting of EU foreign ministers that the EU is discussing what is likely to be the strongest sanctions enacted against Russia since 2022 in respo... #CeasefirePlan #JeanNoëlBarrot #PeterSzijjártó #RussianEconomy #RussianEnergyResources #SanctionsAgainstRussia
Weimar+ alliance countries are ready to increase pressure on Russia. During a meeting in Rome, the foreign ministers of Poland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK, along with the EU High Representative, expressed their willingness to intensify pressure on Russia... #CeasefirePlan #RussianAssetsArrested #SanctionsAgainstRussia #SupportUkraine #WeimarTriangle
The US is waiting for Russia to announce acceptable terms for a ceasefire; the Kremlin has officially rejected a temporary truce. Moscow has committed to sending Washington the terms that “they need to achieve a ceasefire” with Ukraine. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that these terms are expected in the com... #CeasefirePlan #DonaldTrump #MarcoRubio #PeaceTalks #Putin #WarEnding
Trump’s conversation with Putin has raised hopes for renewed peace negotiations. Following a two-hour discussion with the Russian president on Monday, US President Donald Trump announced that negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv would commence “immediately” to end the ... #CeasefirePlan #DonaldTrump #PeaceTalks #Putin #WarEnding #WarinUkraine
Ukraine and Russia negotiated in Istanbul, during which Moscow made unreasonable demands. The talks lasted around two hours, with Russia presenting expectations that were excessively ambitious compared to earlier discussions. Additionally, Russia threatened to “fight forever” a... #CeasefirePlan #Istanbul #PeaceTalks #PrisonerSwap #Putin #Zelenskyy
The EU’s top diplomat and Western analysts believe Putin is “playing games” regarding the peace talks. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas accused Russia of “playing games” related to peace negotiations and called for increased pressure on Moscow, which attacked Ukraine again on the night o... #CeasefirePlan #DavidLammy #KajaKallas #PeaceTalks #Putin #Truce #Zelenskyy
Macron, Merz, Starmer, and Tusk arrived in Kyiv on May 10; together with Trump, they have called for Russia to agree to a complete ceasefire. On Saturday May 10, in preparation for a meeting of the coalition of the willing, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and German C... #CeasefirePlan #CoalitionOfWilling #DonaldTusk #EmmanuelMacron #FriedrichMerz #KeirStarmer #PeaceTalks
The US, Europe, and Ukraine have developed a list of 22 conditions for ending the war to submit to Putin. The document includes a 30-day ceasefire and takes into account the Kremlin’s demand that the US bar Ukraine’s accession to NATO. The proposals are to be submitted to Putin by the US Presi... #CeasefirePlan #KurtVolker #PeaceAgreement #Putin #SteveWitkoff #Truce #WarEnding #WarinUkraine
Russia declared a three-day “truce” but has continued to attack Ukraine. At midnight on May 8, Russia announced the start of a three-day truce with Ukraine, lasting from May 8 to midnight on May 11, to mark the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in World War II. Howeve... #CeasefirePlan #Donetsk #RussianAttackonUkraine #Sumy #Truce #WarinUkraine
Russia and Ukraine exchanged airstrikes against each other ahead of the anniversary of victory day in World War II. On May 7, Russia launched four ballistic missiles and 142 drones targeting Kyiv and other regional centers overnight, President Zelenskyy said on Wednesday. As a result of the attack, two people were ... #AttackOnRussia #CeasefirePlan #DroneAttackOnUkraine #Putin #Truce #WarinUkraine #Zelenskyy
Kellogg has stated that Ukraine has agreed to freeze the war. The US President’s Special Envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, has proposed the establishment of a demilitarized zone under joint Ukrainian-Russian control. He believes that a ceasefire “in ... #CeasefirePlan #FrozenConflict #KeithKellogg #Truce #WarEnding #WarinUkraine
Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire starting May 7, but it must be 30 days in length. President Zelenskyy described the initiative proposed by the Russian president for a three-day truce from May 7 to 9 as a theatrical performance intended to suggest that Russia is emerging from isolat... #AndriiSybiha #CeasefirePlan #Kremlin #Truce #WarinUkraine #Zelenskyy
The Kremlin has once again rejected a proposed 30-day ceasefire and will utilize the three-day May truce to its advantage. Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that a 30-day ceasefire is “impossible without resolving all the nuances”. The Kremlin also mentioned that they had not received Ukraine... #CeasefirePlan #DmytriyPeskov #EmmanuelMacron #PeaceTalks #Putin #Truce #WarinUkraine #Zelenskyy
Putin wants a new “truce” to throw a parade in Moscow and is waiting for Ukraine to resume direct talks. Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has announced a new “truce” in the war with Ukraine, set to last for three days – from 00:00 on May 8 to 00:00 on May 11. The truce was proclaimed in connec... #CeasefirePlan #DmytriyPeskov #DonaldTrump #PeaceTalks #Putin #Truce #WarEnding #WarinUkraine
Which Russian demands to end the war does the US oppose? The US will insist that Russia acknowledge Ukraine’s right to develop maintain an adequately equipped military and defense industry as part of any peace agreement, rejecting Russia’s insistence on a s... #CeasefirePlan #Crimea #DonaldTrump #OccupiedTerritoriesOfUkraine #PeacePlan #Putin #WarinUkraine #zaporizhzhiaNPP
Trump will soon share the specifics of ceasefire talks in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump promised that he would soon provide detailed information regarding the ceasefire situation in Ukraine. According to him, the US administration has held a series of successful... #CeasefirePlan #Crimea #DonaldTrump #PeaceAgreement #PeacekeepingMission #PeaceTalks #WarinUkraine
Ceasefire talks among the US, Ukraine, Britain, and France are taking place in London. This meeting was announced by President Zelenskyy on April 21, following a conversation with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Ke... #AndriiSybiha #AndriyYermak #CeasefirePlan #KeithKellogg #PeaceTalks #RustemUmerov
Trump anticipates an agreement between Ukraine and Russia this week, but if not, threatens to withdraw from the peace negotiations. US President Donald Trump is optimistic that Ukraine and Russia will finalize an agreement this week. Discussions on a ceasefire are scheduled in London, involving delegations from Ukraine, the EU, an... #CeasefirePlan #DonaldTrump #KeithKellogg #PeaceTalks #WarEnding #WarinUkraine
April’s second deadly missile strike: Russia kills dozens and wounds hundreds in Sumy. Only one week after the Kryviy Rih tragedy, on April 13 Russia attacked the center of Sumy with ballistic missiles, killing 34 civilians and injuring over 100 others, among them 11 children. The Forei... #CeasefirePlan #DonaldTrump #Kharkiv #RussianAggression #RussiaWarCrimes #Sumy #WarinUkraine #Zelenskyy
Hungary has promised to support sanctions targeting Russia if Putin refuses a truce. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó confirmed that Hungary may back Western sanctions against Russia if Donald Trump employs them to penalize Russian leader Vladimir Putin for the Kremlin’... #CeasefirePlan #Hungary #PeaceAgreement #PeterSzijjártó #SanctionsAgainstRussia #WarEnding
Russia launches a spring offensive in two regions and continues its terror campaign, shelling Ukrainian cities. The Russian military has effectively initiated a second offensive in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions despite ceasefire negotiations and agreements, stated the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Uk... #CeasefirePlan #Kharkiv #Kramatorsk #Nikopol #RussianAggression #RussianOffensive #WarinUkraine
Washington has not yet discussed with the EU easing Russian sanctions to facilitate a temporary ceasefire agreement in Ukraine. David O’Sullivan, the EU’s special representative for sanctions, stated that Washington has not yet contacted the EU to address Russia’s request for sanctions relief – one of the cou... #CeasefirePlan #DavidO'Sullivan #DonaldTrump #EasingSanctions #PeaceTalks #SanctionsAgainstRussia #WarEnding
Ukrainian refugees may lose their right to stay in the EU following the ceasefire. Millions of Ukrainian refugees in the EU might lose the right to remain in Europe amid discussions of a truce, as the EU has no clear plan that will allow them to remain in EU countries post-ceasefire... #CeasefirePlan #RefugeesFromUkraine #RefugeesIntegration #RepatriationInUkraine #UkrainiansAbroad #WarinUkraine
Russia continues to terrorize Ukraine with air strikes, violating the energy truce. On the night of April 6, Russian troops carried out a combined strike on Ukraine. Ukraine’s air defense shot down 13 missiles and 40 UAVs. Two days earlier, Russian forces launched a ballistic missile... #CeasefirePlan #Kherson #KryvyiRih #MarcoRubio #RussianAggression #WarinUkraine
The US has given Russia a few weeks to agree to a ceasefire before increasing its pressure. The US recognizes that Russia is violating the ceasefire that was reached in Saudi Arabia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated. “If there are delaying tactics, we won’t be interested ... #CeasefirePlan #DonaldTrump #MarcoRubio #PeaceTalks #SanctionsAgainstRussia #WarEnding #WarinUkraine #Zelenskyy
Trump threatens Russia with secondary sanctions if Putin does not agree to a ceasefire. During a meeting with reporters at the White House, US President Donald Trump stated that he does not rule out implementing secondary sanctions on countries that purchase Russian oil if Putin “d... #CeasefirePlan #DonaldTrump #PeaceAgreement #Putin #RussianOil #SanctionsAgainstRussia #SecondarySanctions
Amid negotiations, Russia has increased its attacks along the front and is breaking the terms of the energy truce. Combat at the front increased noticeably in March, despite ongoing peace talks. Compared to February, the figure increased by approximately 30%, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine stated. In particula... #AndriiSybiha #CeasefirePlan #Kherson #RussianAggression #WarinUkraine
Finland’s President suggests setting a deadline for a ceasefire in Ukraine, stating that the US is losing patience with Russia. During a meeting with Donald Trump, Alexander Stubb emphasized the importance of establishing a clear deadline for achieving peace, proposing April 20 as the optimal date for this action, particularly... #AlexanderStubb #CeasefirePlan #DonaldTrump #MarcoRubio #PeaceAgreement #SanctionsAgainstRussia #WarEnding
Washington is seeking partners to monitor the ceasefire in Ukraine, particularly in the energy sector and at sea. The United States will engage in consultations with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and several European countries regarding their willingness to oversee the ceasefire, President Zelenskyy stated, addressing Ru... #CeasefirePlan #DonaldTrump #MaritimeTruce #PeaceTalks #SaudiArabia #Turkey #Zelenskyy
Trump is upset with Putin and threatens sanctions on Russian oil. President Donald Trump said he’s “pissed off” at Russian President Vladimir Putin and would consider “secondary tariffs” on Russian oil if a ceasefire with Ukraine cannot be re... #CeasefirePlan #DonaldTrump #PeaceTalks #RussianOil #SanctionsAgainstRussia #WarinUkraine
Russia is getting ready for a new offensive in Ukraine. The new offensive could last from six to nine months, with the aim of strengthening the Kremlin’s position in ceasefire negotiations. To that end, Putin is prolonging talks on a cessation of hos... #CeasefirePlan #Kursk #Pokrovsk #Putin #RussianOffensive #WarinUkraine
Europe has backed down from sending its peacekeepers to Ukraine and is seeking alternatives. Amid discussions about deploying troops to Ukraine to provide security, European nations are also considering other options. This is due to political and logistical challenges faced by these countries... #CeasefirePlan #Finland #PeaceAgreement #PeacekeepingMission #WarinUkraine
Ukraine is prepared for a full ceasefire, although Romania and Bulgaria are concerned about a naval ceasefire. Ukraine unconditionally backs the notion of a complete ceasefire with Russia, which would extend beyond the month-long truce currently being negotiated in the energy infrastructure sector, stated Ukra... #CeasefirePlan #DonaldTrump #EnergyCeasefire #MaritimeTruce #OksanaMarkarova #PeaceTalks #SaudiArabia
Putin intends to prolong the current peace talks to acquire more Ukrainian territory. The Kremlin is deliberately extending peace discussions to acquire additional territory and bolster its position in dealings with the US, sources familiar with Russian leadership’s thought proce... #CeasefirePlan #Kremlin #MinskAgreements #OccupiedTerritoriesOfUkraine #PeaceTalks #Putin #RussianAggression
Russia strikes the center of Sumy, injuring 100 people; Trump is outraged by the intense shelling. On Monday March 24, while negotiations between Russian and American delegations were ongoing in Riyadh, Russia launched a missile strike on the center of Sumy. A residential area, a school, and a chil... #CeasefirePlan #DonaldTrump #PeaceTalks #SaudiArabia #Sumy #WarinUkraine
In Riyadh, Ukraine and the US discussed key issues in the energy sector, shipping safety, and preventing attacks on Ukrainian ports. Defense Minister Rustem Umerov emphasized that the conversation was constructive and meaningful. President Zelenskyy’s primary objective is to achieve lasting and sustainable peace in Ukraine. &... #CeasefirePlan #PeaceTalks #RustemUmerov #SaudiArabia #WarinUkraine #Zelenskyy
Trump states that the framework for a peace agreement has already been established and that the US aims to finalize an agreement by April 20. US President Donald Trump noted that the US, Ukraine, and Russia have seemingly outlined the preliminary conditions for an agreement to end the war. He also emphasized the importance of ongoing suppor... #CeasefirePlan #DonaldTrump #PeaceTalks #RussianUkrainianNegotiations #TammyBruce #WarinUkraine
Zelenskyy and Trump have discussed the fate of the Zaporizhzhia NPP. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reported that US President Donald Trump, during a phone conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, proposed transferring Ukrainian nuclear power plants to US o... #CeasefirePlan #DonaldTrump #KarolineLeavitt #NuclearEnergyUkraine #zaporizhzhiaNPP #Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy after conversation with Trump: Currently, only the possibility of a partial ceasefire is under discussion. Ukraine will prepare a list of prohibited targets for attacks. After the phone call between the American and Ukrainian presidents, Volodymyr Zelenskyy was asked if it’s realistic to achieve a complete ceasefire in a few weeks, as stated by Trump’s special e... #CeasefirePlan #EnergyCeasefire #SteveWitkoff #WarinUkraine #Zelenskyy
Britain and the EU are in discussions to accelerate arms deliveries to Ukraine, according to British Foreign Secretary David Lammy. He mentioned that he had talked about increasing military support for Ukraine prior to a potential full ceasefire in a meeting in London with the EU... #CeasefirePlan #DavidLammy #KajaKallas #MilitaryAidforUkraine #SupportUkraine #WarEnding #WarinUkraine
Trump: Efforts to end the war in Ukraine are progressing; Moscow, Washington, and Kyiv are arranging new talks. Commenting on his discussion with the Russian leader, US President Donald Trump noted that both the Kremlin chief and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wish for the war to conclude. “This p... #CeasefirePlan #DonaldTrump #KeithKellogg #PeaceTalks #SaudiArabia #SteveWitkoff #WarEnding #Zelenskyy
Ukraine is still committed to a mutual agreement to cease attacks on energy infrastructure despite Moscow’s massive air attack immediately after talks with Washington. “We are ready for such a step if it is carried out by both sides. That is, when we agree on this with mediation from the American side and on the condition that the US is the guarantor of this a... #CeasefirePlan #DonaldTrump #EnergyAttack #PeaceTalks #RussianAggression #WarinUkraine #Zelenskyy
The Trump-Putin call fails to meet expectations as the Kremlin continues to evade a ceasefire in order to gain additional concessions from the US. The outcome of the telephone conversation with Putin was far from what the US president had hoped for. The NYT highlights that Putin agreed only to a limited ceasefire but refused a complete end to ho... #CeasefirePlan #DonaldTrump #PeaceTalks #Putin #TerritorialConcessions #WarinUkraine
Russia agrees to limit its attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure and energy sector for 30 days but will not commit to a truce. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, following a conversation between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, noted that the presidents agreed to continue “technical negotiations” on a c... #CeasefirePlan #DonaldTrump #PeaceTalks #Putin #WarEnding
Experts criticize Trump’s disappointing “peace plan” for Ukraine. According to former US Army Commander in Europe Ben Hodges, US President Donald Trump’s Ukrainian peace plan involves Kyiv’s “capitulation” to Moscow. “This is not a peac... #BenHodges #CeasefirePlan #Crimea #DonaldTrump #PeacePlan #Putin #WarEnding
The US has outlined two stages for ending the war in Ukraine and the terms of a peace agreement. According to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, this involves a ceasefire followed by a transition to negotiations. “Nobody is saying that the second part will be easy, but we can’t even b... #CeasefirePlan #Donbas #MarcoRubio #MikeWaltz #NatoMembership #PeaceAgreement #SecurityGuaranteesForUkraine #TerritorialConcessions #WarEnding
Russia supports a ceasefire, but there are nuances: Putin mentions a temporary ceasefire. According to the Russian dictator, “this cessation must be one that leads to long-term peace and addresses the root causes of this crisis.” Putin wants Ukraine to refrain from receiving mi... #CeasefirePlan #DonaldTrump #Putin #WarEnding #WarinUkraine #Zelenskyy
The US continued negotiations with Russia over the weekend and announced new details for Monday. On a March 15 phone conversation, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov the US’ military operations against the Houthis and ongoing peace talks ... #CeasefirePlan #DonaldTrump #MarcoRubio #PeaceTalks #Putin #SergeiLavrov #SteveWitkoff
The G7 and Ukraine’s other allies vow to intensify sanctions pressure on Russia if it refuses to agree to a ceasefire. The G7 countries have warned Russia of new sanctions if it does not halt hostilities with Ukraine. The G7 is preparing a statement that will stress the importance of reliable “security measures&... #CeasefirePlan #G7 #KeirStarmer #SanctionsAgainstRussia #SecurityGuaranteesForUkraine #WładysławKosiniakKamysz
Ukraine is getting ready for peace talks. President Zelenskyy has ordered the formation of a Ukrainian delegation to work with international partners in ensuring a negotiation process aimed at achieving a just peace. The team is led by Andriy... #AndriiSybiha #AndriyYermak #CeasefirePlan #PeaceTalks #RustemUmerov #UkraineArmedForces #WarEnding #Zelenskyy
