Putin open to discussing Ukraine ceasefire with Trump, Reuters reports
Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump but rejects major territorial concessions and insists that Ukraine abandon plans to join NATO, Reuters reported on Nov. 20. For the first time, five current and former Russian officials outlined to Reuters the Kremlin’s potential terms for a […]
France, UK discuss deploying troops to Ukraine for ceasefire monitoring, sources tell RFE/RL
Paris and London are exploring options to support Ukraine in potential peace talks with Russia, including deploying French and U.K. troops to monitor a ceasefire along the contact line, a senior NATO official told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). The official, who requested anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly, noted that these […]
Trump urges Putin it's 'time to act' on ceasefire negotiations with Zelensky
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to take action toward negotiating a truce, saying on Dec. 8: "I know Vladimir well. This is his time to act. China can help. The World is waiting!" Trump's comments on his Truth Social platform followed his meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris as world […]
Macron, Tusk to discuss deploying peacekeepers to Ukraine after ceasefire, Bloomberg reports
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and French President Emmanuel Macron are expected to discuss the possibility of sending soldiers to Ukraine after a potential ceasefire deal, Bloomberg reported on Dec. 11, citing undisclosed sources. Macron is visiting Warsaw on Dec. 12 to brief the Polish prime minister on his meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump […]
Trump tells Macron, Zelensky he wants European troops monitoring Ukraine ceasefire, WSJ reports
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump wants European troops to monitor a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reported on Dec. 12, citing undisclosed official sources. Trump reportedly made the comments during his Dec. 7 meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, making it clear he wants to see […]
Zelensky dismisses ceasefire as Putin’s ploy to regroup, seeks coordinated peace plan
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Dec. 19 that American and European participation in possible peace negotiations with Russia is crucial while rejecting the idea of freezing the conflict. Ahead of the anticipated U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s focus on ending the war after his inauguration on Jan. 20, Zelensky expressed hope that Europe would be involved […]
Breaking! Putin offers a “ceasefire” on two conditions | Analysis | Ukraine Update: Day 842
Video Summary It has been 842 days since Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. In a surprising move, Russian President Putin has finally revealed his true intentions behind the war. His demands include a ceasefire only if Ukraine gives up four territories and agrees not to join NATO. This announcement comes just a day after Ukraine […]