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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 […]

Ukraine

December 19, 2024

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Peace talks with Russia only possible when Moscow runs out of resources, Ukraine’s Yermak says

Peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow will only be possible when Russia has run out of resources to fight its full-scale war, Andriy Yermak, head of the Presidential Office, said on Dec. 17. "I would like to emphasize once again that only the strong are helped, so we must remain strong," he told the Congress […]

Ukraine

December 18, 2024

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Trump's Ukraine peace envoy plans January trip to Kyiv, European capitals, Reuters reports

The Trump administration's incoming Ukraine peace envoy, Keith Kellogg, plans to visit Kyiv and several European capitals in early January as part of the new administration’s effort to address the Russia-Ukraine war, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Kellogg, who will serve as President-elect Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, does […]

Ukraine

December 17, 2024

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Most Poles favor Ukraine peace deal with territorial concessions, poll finds

For the first time, a majority of Polish citizens support ending the war in Ukraine even if it requires Ukraine to cede territory, Polish Radio reported on Dec. 17, citing a survey by the Polish Center for Public Opinion Research (CBOS). The survey found that 55% of respondents prioritized ending the conflict over Ukraine’s territorial […]

Ukraine

December 17, 2024

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West should pressure Russia into peace talks, not Ukraine, Polish FM says

Western nations should push Russia, not Ukraine, into peace negotiations to stop the war, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said at a press conference in Brussels on Dec. 16. Sikorski's comments come as Europe braces for a withdrawal of U.S. support once President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. Trump has promised to accelerate […]

Ukraine

December 17, 2024

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Peace cannot be achieved without territorial loss for Ukraine, Slovak president says

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini, speaking to Slovakia's public broadcaster STVR on Dec. 15, argued that achieving peace in Ukraine would likely require accepting partial territorial losses and called for the immediate start of peace negotiations. "When it comes to peace, I believe that realism must be maintained. Today, probably no sensible person in Europe believes […]

Ukraine

December 15, 2024

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Pope Francis refers to Ukraine, Russia as 'brothers,' calls for peace during Sunday Mass

During Sunday prayer on Dec. 15, Pope Francis referred to Russia and Ukraine as "brothers," while reiterating calls for peace in Russia’s war against Ukraine. "They are brothers, cousins. Let them come to an understanding. War is always a defeat. Peace to the whole world," the pope said during a visit to the French island […]

Ukraine

December 15, 2024

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Biden administration sharing information on Ukraine war with Trump's team ahead of potential peace talks, NBC reports

Members of President Donald Trump's incoming administration have held discussions with White House officials as part of the incoming administrations' ongoing effort to establish a ceasefire once Trump is inaugurated in January, NBC News reported on Dec. 13, citing sources familiar with the talks. White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has held multiple conversations […]

Ukraine

December 13, 2024

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War will be 'resolved in next few months,' Trump's Ukraine peace envoy believes, plans to 'listen' ahead of peace talks

The Trump administration's incoming Ukraine peace envoy, Keith Kellogg, said on Fox News on Dec. 13 that a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war may be imminent following the January inauguration, ahead of potential peace negotiations. "I truly believe this will be resolved in the next few months," Kellogg said in an interview on Fox Business. […]

Ukraine

December 13, 2024

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German opposition leader proposes European contact group to unify Ukraine peace strategy

Germany, France, the U.K., and Poland should set up a contact group to coordinate the European bloc’s approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war, Friedrich Merz, the German conservative opposition leader, said in Kyiv on Dec. 9. Speaking to President Volodymyr Zelensky, the German politician said that this united vision should be presented to the U.S. […]

Ukraine

December 9, 2024

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Zelensky discusses peace efforts with Austria's Nehammer in Paris

President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer in Paris on Dec. 7 for discussions about peace in Ukraine, Nheammer said in a post on social media. The Chancellor reaffirmed Austria's commitment to supporting peace initiatives, emphasizing Vienna’s readiness to host future peace talks due to its neutral status. Zelensky arrived on Dec. 7 […]

Ukraine

December 7, 2024

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Ukraine sees no signs Russia is ready for peace talks, Zelensky's top aide says

The Ukrainian government has observed no indication that Russia is prepared to engage in meaningful peace negotiations, Andriy Yermak, head of the Presidential Office, said on Dec. 4. "They only want to dictate and speak the language of ultimatums," Yermak said in an interview for The Telegraph. He emphasized that no leader of the democratic […]

Ukraine

December 5, 2024

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