WarEnding

Monday, August 11

US Vice President JD Vance stated that the US has stopped funding the war in Ukraine.

US Vice President JD Vance stated that the US has stopped funding the war in Ukraine. According to him, America aims to achieve a peaceful resolution of the conflict. “I think Trump believes that the US has had enough of funding the war in Ukraine. We want to achieve a peaceful r...

The US is preparing for a Trump meeting with Putin in Alaska, and considering the possibility of a three-way meeting with Zelenskyy.

The US is preparing for a Trump meeting with Putin in Alaska, and considering the possibility of a three-way meeting with Zelenskyy. US President Donald Trump announced he will meet with Vladimir Putin this week, on Friday. Reports indicate that the Trump administration is working to organize trilateral talks with the leaders of Uk...

The US is considering a “territorial exchange” between Ukraine and Russia as part of the peace process, but Ukrainians oppose relinquishing their land.

The US is considering a “territorial exchange” between Ukraine and Russia as part of the peace process, but Ukrainians oppose relinquishing their land. During a briefing at the White House, US President Donald Trump said that in a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, “some exchange of territories” should be expected. President Zele...

Western analysts have outlined five possible scenarios for the conclusion of the war in Ukraine.

Western analysts have outlined five possible scenarios for the conclusion of the war in Ukraine. CNN analysts outlined five potential outcomes for the end of the war if US President Donald Trump and Russian President were to meet. Here are the main points: The least probable scenario is Putin agr...

Friday, August 8

The US has presented Russia with a ceasefire plan: What does it involve?

The US has presented Russia with a ceasefire plan: What does it involve? US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff delivered a proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine to Russian dictator Putin, in agreement with European capitals. This initiative marks the ...

Putin wants to meet Trump in person next week and a trilateral meeting with Zelenskyy is being discussed.

Putin wants to meet Trump in person next week and a trilateral meeting with Zelenskyy is being discussed. Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov announced an agreement has been reached on a meeting being held between the US and Russian leaders in the coming days. The meeting may take place in the UAE, wit...

Thursday, August 7

As expected, no breakthrough: Witkoff had a three-hour talk with Putin ahead of Trump’s deadline.

As expected, no breakthrough: Witkoff had a three-hour talk with Putin ahead of Trump’s deadline. Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff for three hours in Moscow on August 6. The Kremlin described the discussions as “useful and constructive”, happenin...

Tuesday, August 5

The US is devoted to standing “shoulder to shoulder” with Ukraine: Kellogg goes to Kyiv, Witkoff to Moscow as part of peace efforts.

The US is devoted to standing “shoulder to shoulder” with Ukraine: Kellogg goes to Kyiv, Witkoff to Moscow as part of peace efforts. US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Mignon Houston, commenting on the war in Ukraine, said that the United States seeks lasting peace in the region. According to her, Washington wants to continue ...

Monday, August 4

Zelenskyy proposes face-to-face talks with Putin; Trump expects a deal by August 8.

Zelenskyy proposes face-to-face talks with Putin; Trump expects a deal by August 8. President Zelenskyy has offered Russian dictator Vladimir Putin a direct, face-to-face meeting to discuss the war. He urged Russia to stop issuing vague statements and agreeing only to technical meeti...

Monday, July 21

Xi plans to organize a trilateral meeting with Putin and Trump.

Xi plans to organize a trilateral meeting with Putin and Trump. Chinese President Xi Jinping wants to hold a meeting with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of the celebrations marking the end of World War II, scheduled in Beiji...

Monday, July 14

Zelenskyy outlines the condition for beginning negotiations with Russia, which has proposed a “new approach” to ending the conflict.

Zelenskyy outlines the condition for beginning negotiations with Russia, which has proposed a “new approach” to ending the conflict. Ukrainian leadership will not enter another round of talks with Russia until all the exchanges agreed upon at the second Istanbul meeting are completed, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in Rome. ...

Monday, July 7

Trump expressed disappointment following his conversation with Putin but praised his dialogue with Zelenskyy as “strategic”.

Trump expressed disappointment following his conversation with Putin but praised his dialogue with Zelenskyy as “strategic”. The US president stated that he was extremely dissatisfied with his July 3 talk with Putin because no progress was made toward ending the war in Ukraine. Trump does not trust Putin’s intentions ...

Wednesday, July 2

Russia has proposed new conditions for ending the war and accused the US and Ukraine of prolonging peace talks.

Russia has proposed new conditions for ending the war and accused the US and Ukraine of prolonging peace talks. To end the conflict, Russia demands Ukrainian authorities stop training soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Western countries. “The participation or complicity of other countries in the mi...

Friday, June 27

Ukraine’s allies have identified the prerequisites for ending the war, and Italy urges the US to be more decisive.

Ukraine’s allies have identified the prerequisites for ending the war, and Italy urges the US to be more decisive. The foreign ministers of the Nordic countries, during the NATO summit in The Hague, called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine to pave the way for negotiations on a lasting and jus...

Thursday, June 26

NATO Hague Summit Results: 5% of GDP on Defense, Declaration of Support for Ukraine, and Zelenskyy’s Meeting with Trump.

NATO Hague Summit Results: 5% of GDP on Defense, Declaration of Support for Ukraine, and Zelenskyy’s Meeting with Trump. European NATO countries pledged to invest 5% of their GDP in defense by 2035, according to the final communiqué adopted at the summit in The Hague. The declaration also includes a clause confirming &#...

Monday, June 23

Putin has once again set ultimatums aimed at ending the war but his initial goal is to continue annexing Ukrainian territories.

Putin has once again set ultimatums aimed at ending the war but his initial goal is to continue annexing Ukrainian territories. The Russian dictator outlined the conditions that Ukraine must meet to halt the aggression: “Kyiv must agree to a neutral status, refrain from engaging in any foreign alliances, renounce any amb...

Monday, June 16

Putin has declared his readiness to continue “peace talks”; Ukraine supports the initiative if it is substantive.

Putin has declared his readiness to continue “peace talks”; Ukraine supports the initiative if it is substantive. Russia is prepared to continue direct negotiations with Ukraine after June 22, Russian President said during a 50-minute telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump. Trump, in turn, emphasiz...

Friday, June 13

Kremlin: Ukraine must accept Russia’s conditions and renounce integration with the West to end the war.

Kremlin: Ukraine must accept Russia’s conditions and renounce integration with the West to end the war. The head of the Russian negotiation delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, said that if Kyiv does not agree to “compromises”, it will face new territorial losses. “We want peace. But if Ukra...

Monday, June 9

Trump warns Russia of severe sanctions “if necessary,” but Ukraine could also be impacted.

Trump warns Russia of severe sanctions “if necessary,” but Ukraine could also be impacted. US President Donald Trump expressed his willingness to endorse the Senate’s sanctions bill against Russia “if necessary.” He stated, “If I believe that Russia will not make a d...

Friday, June 6

After Putin declined to engage in talks with Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian leader finds no merit in further delegation meetings in Istanbul.

After Putin declined to engage in talks with Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian leader finds no merit in further delegation meetings in Istanbul. For the first time, Vladimir Putin has publicly addressed the destruction of bridges in Russia, attributing responsibility to Ukraine. He stated that negotiations are unfeasible in this context, claim...

Tuesday, June 3

Karol Nawrocki has become Poland’s president. Will Warsaw continue to provide support to Kyiv?

Karol Nawrocki has become Poland’s president. Will Warsaw continue to provide support to Kyiv? On June 1, the second round of presidential elections was held in Poland, in which the candidate from the right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) party, Karol Nawrocki, won the elections with 50.89% of voter...

Monday, June 2

Russia has not yet submitted its memorandum outlining its ceasefire terms and has declared its readiness to continue the war.

Russia has not yet submitted its memorandum outlining its ceasefire terms and has declared its readiness to continue the war. The Ukrainian peace memorandum includes provisions for a ceasefire on land, in the air, and at sea. Monitoring compliance with these conditions should involve international partners. After reviewing t...

Moody’s has maintained Ukraine’s pre-default rating.

Moody’s has maintained Ukraine’s pre-default rating. On May 30, Moody’s Rating Agency affirmed the long-term issuer ratings of the Ukrainian government in foreign and national currencies at Ca – one of the lowest credit ratings on Moody’s sc...

Wednesday, May 28

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

JPMorganChase has outlined four potential scenarios for the end of the war in Ukraine.

JPMorganChase has outlined four potential scenarios for the end of the war in Ukraine. The JPMorgan Center for Geopolitics predicted that at the offensive’s current pace it will take Russia about 118 years to gain control over the entire territory of Ukraine. Therefore, Putin will...

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 ...

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...

Monday, May 12

The US, Europe, and Ukraine have developed a list of 22 conditions for ending the war to submit to Putin.

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...

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...

Thursday, May 8

Kellogg has stated that Ukraine has agreed to freeze the war.

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 ...

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...

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...

Putin is ready to negotiate with Ukraine and reach an agreement.

Putin is ready to negotiate with Ukraine and reach an agreement. Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a meeting with the US President’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, expressed his willingness to negotiate with Ukraine without preconditions. Russian Foreign...

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 ...

Thursday, April 24

Ukraine is ready for negotiations, but not for capitulation; Ukraine comments on the proposals from Trump and Putin.

Ukraine is ready for negotiations, but not for capitulation; Ukraine comments on the proposals from Trump and Putin. During a delegation meeting in London on April 23, Ukraine reaffirmed its principled stance that it is willing to negotiate. However, as Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko stated: “There will ...

Tuesday, April 22

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...

Friday, April 11

Hungary has promised to support sanctions targeting Russia if Putin refuses a truce.

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’...

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...

Washington has not yet discussed with the EU easing Russian sanctions to facilitate a temporary ceasefire agreement in Ukraine.

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...

Monday, April 7

The US has given Russia a few weeks to agree to a ceasefire before increasing its pressure.

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 ...

Friday, April 4

Europe considers utilizing NATO assets for a peacekeeping force in Ukraine.

Europe considers utilizing NATO assets for a peacekeeping force in Ukraine. NATO could play a crucial role in facilitating a European military mission aimed at securing a peace deal in Ukraine, according to plans being developed by a coalition of Kyiv’s allies. NATO...

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