PeaceTalks

Thursday, May 29

Merz tells Europeans they should be prepared for a prolonged Russian-Ukrainian war and calls for increased support for Ukraine.

Merz tells Europeans they should be prepared for a prolonged Russian-Ukrainian war and calls for increased support for Ukraine. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz does not expect Russia’s war against Ukraine to end anytime soon. “Usually, wars end due to economic or military exhaustion of one or both sides, but in th...

Putin has outlined his conditions for ending the war; a new round of negotiations will be announced soon.

Putin has outlined his conditions for ending the war; a new round of negotiations will be announced soon. Russian sources have disclosed Vladimir Putin’s prerequisites for ending the conflict in Ukraine, which include: A written commitment from Western leaders to halt NATO’s expansion eastward...

Wednesday, May 28

Trump might impose new sanctions on Russia this week amid frustration with Putin.

Trump might impose new sanctions on Russia this week amid frustration with Putin. US President Donald Trump is considering these sanctions due to his frustration with Putin’s continued aggressive actions toward Ukraine and the slow progress in peace talks. The restrictions ar...

The US is waiting for Russia to provide a list of conditions for a peace agreement; a meeting of the three leaders is planned.

The US is waiting for Russia to provide a list of conditions for a peace agreement; a meeting of the three leaders is planned. The US has already received a list of conditions for achieving an end to the war from Ukraine and now expects a corresponding memorandum from Russia to compare them, said the US President’s spec...

Monday, May 26

Russia is preparing a ceasefire memorandum but has refused to hold talks in the Vatican.

Russia is preparing a ceasefire memorandum but has refused to hold talks in the Vatican. Russia is set to deliver a memorandum to Ukraine outlining its proposals for settling the war. President Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine is open to any form of diplomacy that can yield real results ...

Friday, May 23

Trump admits that Putin does not plan to end the war.

Trump admits that Putin does not plan to end the war. US President Donald Trump, during a conversation with European leaders on May 19, said that the Russian president is not prepared to end the war against Ukraine because he believes he is winning. Howe...

Thursday, May 22

The US is waiting for Russia to announce acceptable terms for a ceasefire; the Kremlin has officially rejected a temporary truce.

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...

Wednesday, May 21

President Zelenskyy has announced plans to arrange continued peace negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia, and the US and states his readinesss to sign a ceasefire agreement.

President Zelenskyy has announced plans to arrange continued peace negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia, and the US and states his readinesss to sign a ceasefire agreement. President Zelenskyy indicated that Ukraine is exploring the option of an international meeting that would include high-level delegations from Russia, the US, and potentially representatives from the E...

Tuesday, May 20

Trump’s conversation with Putin has raised hopes for renewed peace negotiations.

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 ...

Putin is not interested in peace yet because he wants to seize four regions of Ukraine by the end of the year.

Putin is not interested in peace yet because he wants to seize four regions of Ukraine by the end of the year. Russian dictator Putin is convinced that his troops will break through Ukrainian defenses and take full control of four Ukrainian regions by the year’s end. According to Bloomberg, his confidenc...

Monday, May 19

Ukraine and Russia negotiated in Istanbul, during which Moscow made unreasonable demands.

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...

Today, Trump will engage in discussions with Putin as the US aims for peace.

Today, Trump will engage in discussions with Putin as the US aims for peace. On May 17, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a “strong message” from Donald Trump to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, emphasizing the White House’s commitment to a l...

The US will enact a legal ban on recognizing Ukrainian territory as part of the Russian Federation and assert new sanctions.

The US will enact a legal ban on recognizing Ukrainian territory as part of the Russian Federation and assert new sanctions. Senators-democrats Michael Bennet, Dick Durbin, and Jeff Merkley have introduced a bill aimed at officially prohibiting US recognition of the occupied Ukrainian regions as Russian territory. US Secret...

Friday, May 16

President Zelenskyy expressed disappointment with Putin’s absence and the low-ranking Russian delegation in Turkey.

President Zelenskyy expressed disappointment with Putin’s absence and the low-ranking Russian delegation in Turkey. After arriving in Ankara on May 15, Zelenskyy described the Russian contingent as “fake,” contrasting it with the high-ranking officials in the Ukrainian delegation. The Russian delegation...

Zelenskyy and Erdogan met in Ankara; the Kremlin sabotaged the talks and is now preparing a new offensive.

Zelenskyy and Erdogan met in Ankara; the Kremlin sabotaged the talks and is now preparing a new offensive. On May 15, a three-hour meeting between President Zelenskyy and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took place in Ankara. It was planned that high-level talks between Russia and Ukraine would follo...

Thursday, May 15

Zelenskyy will speak with Putin in Istanbul about a complete ceasefire and the exchange of all Ukrainian prisoners.

Zelenskyy will speak with Putin in Istanbul about a complete ceasefire and the exchange of all Ukrainian prisoners. President Zelenskyy said that if negotiations do occur, these conditions are required above all else. However, he noted that only external mediators can ensure compliance with any agreement, particula...

Merz believes that Ukraine should not make any concessions.

Merz believes that Ukraine should not make any concessions. During a joint press conference in Berlin with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz addressed the Ukraine issue and commended Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for hi...

Russia is preparing for a large-scale offensive; the US recognizes that Putin is the main obstacle to ending the war in Ukraine.

Russia is preparing for a large-scale offensive; the US recognizes that Putin is the main obstacle to ending the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian intelligence reports suggest that Russian troops are likely preparing for a larger offensive in Ukraine. Russia is moving troops to key hotspots on the battlefield, rather than demonstrating...

Wednesday, May 14

Zelenskyy wants to conduct discussions solely with Putin in Istanbul, but Russia has not confirmed its delegation.

Zelenskyy wants to conduct discussions solely with Putin in Istanbul, but Russia has not confirmed its delegation. According to the President’s Office, on May 15 in Istanbul President Zelenskyy will only meet with Vladimir Putin and not anyone else from the Russian side. “Only Putin can make a decision...

Trump has thwarted the EU’s plan for sanctions against Russia, so now Ukraine’s allies are waiting for the results of the Istanbul meeting.

Trump has thwarted the EU’s plan for sanctions against Russia, so now Ukraine’s allies are waiting for the results of the Istanbul meeting. European leaders’ attempts to compel the US to impose new sanctions on Russia were thwarted by US President Donald Trump’s intervention, as he publicly called on Ukraine to “immediately” s...

Tuesday, May 13

Zelenskyy will go to Turkey for talks with Putin in person on May 15.

Zelenskyy will go to Turkey for talks with Putin in person on May 15. President Zelenskyy stated that he is ready to personally meet with Vladimir Putin in Turkey. He anticipates a ceasefire from Russia and will personally wait for Putin in Istanbul on May 15. According...

The EU’s top diplomat and Western analysts believe Putin is “playing games” regarding the peace talks.

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...

Monday, May 12

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.

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...

Russia has agreed to direct talks in Istanbul to end the war but has conditions.

Russia has agreed to direct talks in Istanbul to end the war but has conditions. On May 11, Vladimir Putin proposed holding direct peace talks with Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul. According to him, the talks should take place without preconditions and will be aimed at “achiev...

Wednesday, May 7

Trump plans to use oil prices and the Ukrainian mineral deal to pressure Putin into accepting peace.

Trump plans to use oil prices and the Ukrainian mineral deal to pressure Putin into accepting peace. US President Donald Trump stated that falling oil prices are increasing pressure on Russia and raising the likelihood of a peace deal being reached that will end the war in Ukraine. “Now that oi...

Tuesday, May 6

Trump is considering the introduction of new sanctions against Russia.

Trump is considering the introduction of new sanctions against Russia. US President Donald Trump said that he does not rule out the possibility of signing a bill proposed by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, which aims to strengthen sanctions against Russia. “It w...

Monday, May 5

The US will suspend its mediation in peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia if there is no progress in order to attend to more important global matters.

The US will suspend its mediation in peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia if there is no progress in order to attend to more important global matters. Currently, the US’ attention is also demanded in other regions needing diplomatic engagement, as noted by State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce on May 1. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, alon...

Friday, May 2

Ukraine, the US, and the EU have agreed on 22 steps needed to achieve peace.

Ukraine, the US, and the EU have agreed on 22 steps needed to achieve peace. Over the next 100 days, the US will work to bridge the gap between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. During negotiations in London, delegations from Ukraine, the US, and Europe agreed on a list of 2...

Putin will have to make a choice: pursue negotiations and end the war or face the collapse of the Russian economy. The US Congress is preparing to impose a 500% tariff on Russia’s allies.

Putin will have to make a choice: pursue negotiations and end the war or face the collapse of the Russian economy. The US Congress is preparing to impose a 500% tariff on Russia’s allies. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham stated that he has the backing of 72 colleagues in the Senate for the bill, which proposes “devastating” new sanctions against Russia. He believes that sa...

Thursday, May 1

Putin refuses to accept the US peace proposals and continues to insist on four Ukrainian regions, despite US pressure.

Putin refuses to accept the US peace proposals and continues to insist on four Ukrainian regions, despite US pressure. Russian President Putin continues to insist that four Ukrainian regions be recognized as part of the Russian Federation in exchange for an end to hostilities. In particular, Putin is asserting claims ...

Wednesday, April 30

The Kremlin has once again rejected a proposed 30-day ceasefire and will utilize the three-day May truce to its advantage.

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...

Tuesday, April 29

Russia has publicly rejected Trump’s peace plan; what does the aggressor want?

Russia has publicly rejected Trump’s peace plan; what does the aggressor want? According to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, among the Russian demands are: Ukraine must not join NATO, remaining neutral and non-aligned. International recognition of the “Russian affil...

Putin wants a new “truce” to throw a parade in Moscow and is waiting for Ukraine to resume direct talks.

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...

Monday, April 28

Zelenskyy and Trump, in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral, speak regarding the peace process and the US president admits that it is Putin who does not want to end the war.

Zelenskyy and Trump, in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral, speak regarding the peace process and the US president admits that it is Putin who does not want to end the war. According to President Zelenskyy, it was a “symbolic meeting” that could become historic if it results in joint efforts that lead to peace. Afterward, the US president stated that Vladimir...

Friday, April 25

The conditions are not important – the main goal is to stop the war.

The conditions are not important – the main goal is to stop the war. The US aims to finalize a peace agreement within the first 100 days of Trump’s presidency. US President Donald Trump stated that he does not regard the specifics of the upcoming peace agreement ...

Trump states that Russia is ready to finalize a peace agreement, leaving the decision in Ukraine’s hands.

Trump states that Russia is ready to finalize a peace agreement, leaving the decision in Ukraine’s hands. US President Donald Trump remarked: “I believe we have an agreement with Russia. We should finalize an agreement with Zelenskyy. I thought he would be easier to negotiate with.” Dmitry Pes...

The EU has established “red lines” in discussions regarding Ukraine but is concerned about a possible rift in relations with the US.

The EU has established “red lines” in discussions regarding Ukraine but is concerned about a possible rift in relations with the US. European officials worry that disagreements with the US over the Russia-Ukraine war could test bilateral relations, weaken transatlantic security, and potentially disrupt a NATO summit in June. The Tr...

Thursday, April 24

The Kremlin proposes halting the war along the current front line while continuing its air strikes on Ukraine.

The Kremlin proposes halting the war along the current front line while continuing its air strikes on Ukraine. The FT reported that Putin put forward to US President Donald Trump that Russia would cease hostilities in Ukraine, freezing the conflict at the current front line. The Russian leader reportedly told ...

The peace meeting in London has been downgraded in level.

The peace meeting in London has been downgraded in level. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio refused to travel to Britain after Ukraine declined to relinquish its territories to Russia. The foreign ministers of the UK, France, Germany, and Ukraine postponed t...

Wednesday, April 23

Trump will soon share the specifics of ceasefire talks in Ukraine.

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...

Ceasefire talks among the US, Ukraine, Britain, and France are taking place in London.

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...

Tuesday, April 22

Trump has proposed a “peace plan” that includes transferring Crimea to Russia.

Trump has proposed a “peace plan” that includes transferring Crimea to Russia. According to the WSJ and Bloomberg, the plan entails a ceasefire along the current front line (freezing the war), preventing Ukraine’s accession to NATO, and formally recognizing Crimea as Russi...

Trump anticipates an agreement between Ukraine and Russia this week, but if not, threatens to withdraw from the peace negotiations.

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...

After the expiration of the “Easter truce,” the Russian Federation launched an attack on Ukraine using missiles and drones.

After the expiration of the “Easter truce,” the Russian Federation launched an attack on Ukraine using missiles and drones. On the night of April 21, the Russian Federation struck Ukraine with three missiles and 96 strike drones immediately after the so-called “Easter truce”, declared by Russian President Putin...

Friday, April 18

While Ukraine was negotiating a ceasefire and security guarantees with its partners in Paris, Germany provided a new package of military assistance.

While Ukraine was negotiating a ceasefire and security guarantees with its partners in Paris, Germany provided a new package of military assistance. On April 17, high-ranking Ukrainian officials discussed a ceasefire and security guarantees with their counterparts from the UK, Germany, and France, announced the Head of the Presidential Office, And...

Thursday, April 17

Rubio and Witkoff will travel to Paris to discuss Russia’s war in Ukraine, while the ISW believes Putin has enough resources for another 12 to 16 months.

Rubio and Witkoff will travel to Paris to discuss Russia’s war in Ukraine, while the ISW believes Putin has enough resources for another 12 to 16 months. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the US President’s Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff are scheduled to visit Paris this week. Witkoff plans to meet with French President Emman...

President Zelenskyy’s office announces that peace negotiations with the US will occur only after a mutually agreed-upon draft of a ceasefire document is prepared.

President Zelenskyy’s office announces that peace negotiations with the US will occur only after a mutually agreed-upon draft of a ceasefire document is prepared. Deputy Head of the Office of the President Ihor Brusylo stated: “Such meetings are meaningful only when there are specific developments such that documents that can be discussed substantively an...

Wednesday, April 9

Goldman Sachs has estimated the probability of a peace agreement in Ukraine to be 70%, but the ZNPP may be a problem.

Goldman Sachs has estimated the probability of a peace agreement in Ukraine to be 70%, but the ZNPP may be a problem. American investment bank Goldman Sachs stated that bond prices suggest that the markets have assessed a 70% probability of a peace deal in Ukraine. This current estimate is notably higher than the fig...

Tuesday, April 8

Russia has shifted its stance: The Kremlin reevaluates its position in negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.

Russia has shifted its stance: The Kremlin reevaluates its position in negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Significant progress has been made regarding a peace settlement in Ukraine, stated Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian president’s special representative, after a series of meetings in Washington with ...

NATO has voiced its position on key aspects of ending the Russian-Ukrainian war.

NATO has voiced its position on key aspects of ending the Russian-Ukrainian war. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that NATO is not engaged in the negotiations to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. “They are being led by the US along with Ukraine and Russia. We u...

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