Russia-Ukraine war

US admits Russia is an aggressor, declines to label Putin war criminal

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has acknowledged that Russia is an aggressor toward Ukraine, but declined to label President Vladimir Putin a war criminal.

US claims ‘progress’ on ending Russia-Ukraine war

Washington has achieved "a lot of progress" toward ending Russia's war in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump has stated during a press briefing at the White House.

Putin visits Kursk Region, first time since full liberation from Ukrainian troops

Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited Kursk Region for the first time since its full liberation from Ukrainian forces, the Kremlin announced on Wednesday.

EU approves 17th package of Russia sanctions over Ukraine war

The European Union has formally approved its 17th package of sanctions against Russia over its aggression in Ukraine, including measures targeting nearly 200 shadow fleet vessels, top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas announced on Tuesday.

Majority of Americans believe Putin stalling peace talks, back sanctions if Russia refuses to negotiate: Survey

More than 60% of Americans believe Russian President Vladimir Putin is "stalling" peace talks involving the United States, and back weaponry shipments to Ukraine and additional sanctions if Russia refuses to negotiate a peace deal, according to a Harvard CAPS Harris poll.

‘It’s our land’: Zelensky responds to Putin’s phone call with Trump

President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Vladimir Putin's demand to withdraw Ukrainian soldiers from four partially occupied regions, after the Russian president held a call with U.S. President Donald Trump and once again failed to agree to a full ceasefire.

Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will start ‘immediately’: Trump

US President Donald Trump has stated the conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin “went very well”, and that talks between Moscow and Kiev will begin “immediately".

US could pass more sanctions on Russia: Bloomberg

US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a new sanctions bill targeting Moscow if Russia does not make progress in ceasefire talks with Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing European officials familiar with the matter.

Weapons, military equipment from Ukraine will flood Europe: Report

A massive influx of arms and military equipment from Ukraine will hit Europe’s black markets after the conflict with Russia is over, according to a new report by the Eurasia Observatory, which tracks the conflict’s long-term impact on organized crime.

Russia tells Ukraine: Don’t listen to NATO

Kiev would have a better chance of resolving the conflict with Moscow if it resists malignant NATO influence that impedes peace efforts, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has stated.

Putin could meet Zelensky if certain agreements are reached: Kremlin

The Kremlin announced on Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin could meet Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, but only if certain deals are reached.

Trump vows sanctions on Russia if peace negotiations fail, claims Putin is ‘tired’ of war

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated he still believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to strike a deal to end the war in Ukraine, but warned that if talks fail, his administration will move forward with sanctions against Moscow.

‘Time to increase pressure’ on Putin: Zelensky, European leaders speak with Trump following Istanbul peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and several top European leaders held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday following the peace negotiations in Turkey, the Ukrainian leader announced on Telegram.

Russia, Ukraine agree to exchange 1,000 POWs from each side

Russia and Ukraine have reached an agreement in Istanbul for the exchange of prisoners of war (POWs) on a 1,000-for-1,000 basis.

US opposes Ukraine attendance at NATO summit: Report

The Unites States is against inviting Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky to the NATO summit in The Hague next month, Italy’s ANSA news agency has reported, citing anonymous diplomatic sources.

Putin, Trump to skip Ukraine’s peace negotiations in Istanbul

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have indicated they would not attend what could be the first direct peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv in three years on Thursday, with the Kremlin sending instead a group of experienced technocrats.

Kremlin says Russian delegation will be waiting for Ukrainians in Turkey

Moscow will be sending a delegation for direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on Thursday and expects Kiev to do the same, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Wednesday.

Russia likely preparing major offensive in Ukraine despite peace endeavours: FT

Russia seems to be preparing a significant offensive in Ukraine as it is moving troops toward key positions on the front, the Financial Times has reported, citing undisclosed intelligence officials in Kyiv.

EU agrees on new sanctions package targeting Russian ‘shadow fleet’

EU ambassadors have agreed on the bloc's 17th package of sanctions against Russia, primarily targeting its shadow fleet of oil tankers.

Trump should realise Putin is obstacle to peace: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated he hopes the current period of frantic diplomacy and high-stakes gambits between Russia and Ukraine will end with President Donald Trump understanding that President Vladimir Putin is the real obstacle to a peace deal.

Zelensky will only meet with Putin in Turkey, lower-level talks pointless: Aide

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would not meet any other Russian official apart from President Vladimir Putin in Istanbul this week, presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak has stated, explaining that talks with lower-level representatives would be pointless.

Trump considering attending Ukraine-Russia negotiations in Turkey

US President Donald Trump has stated he is open to attending the potential peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey on Thursday, as Washington ramps up pressure on Moscow and Kyiv to bring an end to the three-year conflict.

Zelensky says ready to meet Putin in Turkey on Thursday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated he is ready to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Turkey on May 15.

New Pope urges Gaza ceasefire in first Sunday message

Pope Leo XIV called for genuine peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff.

US to continue working with Russia, Ukraine to end war: Trump

United States "will continue to work with both sides" to end Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, US President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Sunday.

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