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Russia issued ultimatum for a 30-day ceasefire | RBC-Ukraine Russia defies European ultimatum over ceasefire, pushes for Istanbul negotiations Mon, May 12, 2025 - 17:15 3 min Daria Dmytriieva Photo: spokesman of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, Dmitry Peskov (Getty Images) The Kremlin does not accept ultimatums on the issue of a ceasefire with Ukraine and insists on the resumption of direct negotiations in Istanbul without preconditions, according to the spokesman of the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, Dmitry Peskov. Peskov thus reacted to Europe's threats to impose additional sanctions against Russia if it does not agree to a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. He defiantly stated that one allegedly "cannot speak the language of ultimatums" with Russia. "This language of ultimatums is unacceptable for Russia. It does not suit. One cannot speak to Russia in such a tone," said the Kremlin spokesman. He emphasized that Russia is committed to negotiations in Istanbul without any preconditions. "As you know, the president of Russia made a statement. In this statement, in particular, our position regarding the resumption of direct negotiations in Istanbul without any preconditions is clearly a…

Putin says Russia is ready to fight 'until the last Ukrainian dies' BySABRINA PENTY, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published:09:20 EDT, 27 November 2025|Updated:16:43 EDT, 27 November 2025 2.7k Viewcomments VladimirPutin has said thatRussiawill fight 'until the last Ukrainian dies' if it needs to and warned peace will not happen untilKyivwithdraws its troops. Diplomatic efforts to defuse Europe's deadliest war sinceWorld War IIhave been stepped up in recent weeks, with various peace plans emerging from different sides, including the US and Europe. Putin declared on Thursday that ifUkraine fails to pull out of the territory Moscow claims as its own, Russia will have to achieve its objectives by military force. 'Some people demand to deep on fighting until the last Ukrainian dies, Russia is ready for that', he warned. 'Ukrainian troops must withdraw from the territories they hold, and then the fighting will cease. 'If they don't leave, then we shall achieve this by armed means. That's it,' Putin said as he noted that Russian forces were advancing in Ukraine at a faster pace. He added that Russia does not plan to attack Europe, deeming the suggestion 'ridiculous'. The Russian army…

🇷🇺🇺🇦 "There's no need to suspend hostilities to start negotiations on Ukraine," - Putin - The Russian president actually anticipated Zelensky's proposal for a ceasefire and negotiations. - "In these circumstances, the Ukrainian side wanted us to suspend the movement of troops. But it's

'If there is no peace, then there is more war': Putin lists ... - WION After meeting Trump, Putin outlined new peace terms, Ukraine must leave Donbas, abandon NATO hopes, and stay neutral. In return, Russia would freeze front lines and return some captured territory. Russian President Vladimir Putin has outlined new conditions for a potential peace deal with Ukraine, Reuters reported following his meeting with Donald Trump in Alaska. Sources told Reuters that Putin is now demanding Ukraine withdraw completely from the eastern Donbas region, give up ambitions to join NATO, and remain neutral with no Western troops on its soil. Also read:'Ukraine not interested in long-term settlement': Russia says Putin ready to meet Zelensky but raises issue of his 'legitimacy' In return, Moscow would freeze the front lines in the southern Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, where Russian forces already control about 73% of the territory. Russia currently holds around 88% of the Donbas, according to US estimates. The Kremlin is also willing to return small areas of Kharkiv, Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk regions that it captured, the sources added. In June 2024, Putin had insisted Ukraine hand over fou…

Trump calls Ukraine's strikes deep into Russia escalation of conflict According to the US leader, it is an escalation that could lead to an end to the conflict

Kremlin Signals Readiness for Talks on Ukraine - Kyiv Post In brief:Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia is prepared to resume contacts and discussions, claiming Moscow was not responsible for the halt in communications. The comments come days after the Kremlin denied receiving a proposal from Zelensky for talks during the G7 summit in France. Russia is prepared to resume contacts and dialogue, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. Speaking to reporters, Peskov argued that communication is necessary to address the many issues arising from Russia’s war against Ukraine and broader international tensions. Follow our coverage of the war on the@Kyivpost_official. However, he said Russia is not to blame for “ending” previous communications. “We were not the initiators of bringing these contacts to zero and ending them. And common sense itself, of course, dictates the need for contacts in order to discuss the huge number of issues, the most complex issues that are on the agenda and that represent challenges for us,” Peskov said. He did not specify what format such contacts could take or whether Moscow had received any new proposals for talks. The comments came a d…

Putin envoy claims Europe urging Kiev to delay peace talks - TRT World Kiev is delaying peace negotiations with Moscow at the behest of Britain and other European countries seeking to prolong the conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special representative to the US claimed during a visit to Washington, according to Russia’sTASSnews agency. Kirill Dmitriyev, who also heads the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), told reporters that Ukraine “is unwilling to resolve the problems, the accumulated issues that need to be addressed.” He said he intends to inform his American counterparts that “Ukraine, unfortunately, is disrupting the dialogue that is necessary.” “Ukraine is disrupting the process at the request of the British, at the request of the Europeans, who want the conflict to continue,” he said. Dmitriyev also commented on measures aimed at restraining Russia, including sanctions, saying that despite the extensive use of these tools by former President Joe Biden's administration, they failed to achieve a strategic defeat or isolation of Russia. Regarding his forthcoming meeting with US special envoy Stephen Witkoff, the official said he does not intend to raise t…

❗️Zelensky said Ukraine proposed a meeting with Putin during the G7 summit in France, with Trump, Macron and European leaders present. Speaking near the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra damaged by Russia’s strike, he said Moscow again showed it is not ready for dialogue. #Ukraine

Russia Won't Accept Any Ultimatums on Ukraine - Putin Sputnik News 20240517 Russia wants to understand whom it can trust before engaging with partners on the Ukrainian conflict, President Vladimir Putin said during a trip to China on Friday. "We must understand with whom and how we can engage and whom and to what degree we can trust. We are of course analyzing everything that is going on," Putin told a press conference in Harbin. The president pointed to China as a stakeholder that was sincerely trying to put an end to the conflict in Ukraine. "We believe that China is sincere about its efforts to solve this problem. It has suggested different options and has been very flexible about it," Putin said. Commenting on the Swiss initiative on Ukrainian peace, the Russian president stressed that Moscow would not accept ultimatums. "It is clear what this event is all about: bringing together as many countries as possible to claim that they have everything agreed on and then giving Russia an ultimatum," Putin said, adding he would not have it. Russia is keeping tabs on the preparations for the Swiss conference on Ukraine, which is due on June 15-16, the president said. "We are of…

Temporary Ukraine Ceasefire 'Unacceptable,' Russian MFA Spokeswoman ... By AFP March 6, 2025 EPA / YURI KOCHETKOV Russia said Thursday it would not accept a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, rejecting proposals of a one-month halt in fighting or a stop in aerial and naval attacks — ideas floated by Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron. Talk of a possible truce is at a fever pitch with U.S. President Donald Trump pushing for a rapid end to the conflict and having halted the supply of arms and intelligence to Ukraine, hobbling its capacity to fight off the Russian offensive. Zelensky has called for an immediate halt to attacks in the sky and at sea as the first stage of a possible peace deal. Macron told France's Le Figaro newspaper on Sunday that Paris and London were proposing a one-month truce to cover attacks "in the air, at sea and on energy infrastructure.” But Moscow on Thursday appeared to rule out any temporary or piecemeal ceasefire. “Firm agreements on a final settlement are needed. Without all that, some kind of respite is absolutely unacceptable,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters in a televised briefing. “We are deal…

'It all boils down to this': Putin vows to take Donbas by force ... 05 Dec 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin has said recent talks with United States negotiators over ending the war with Ukraine were “very useful”, while doubling down on the maximalist demands and territorial designs that are standing in the way of a solution. In advance of a trip to New Delhi on Thursday, Putin told India Today TV that he planned to seize control of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region by force, confirming Kremlin reports that no consensus had been reached in the previous day’s talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. “It all boils down to this: Either we will liberate these territories by force, or Ukrainian troops will leave these territories and stop fighting there,” he said in comments from the interview that were carried by state news agency Tass on Thursday. Putin sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine in February 2022 after eight years of fighting between Russian-backed separatists and Ukrainian troops in the Donbas, comprising the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. His renewed determination to take the region appeared to pour cold water on US President Donald Trump’s ear…

After deadly Kyiv attack, Trump says Putin wants to end the war U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 6 that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to end the war in Ukraine, despite Russia's deadly aerial attack on Kyiv two days after the two leaders spoke by phone.

Putin says Trump’s Ukraine peace proposals could end war, calls on Kyiv to compromise – Firstpost https://www.europesays.com/ukraine/1772/ The Russian president said Moscow remains open to a diplomatic settlement based on discussions with President Donald Trump,…

Russia’s Lavrov says Moscow committed to US proposals on peace, rejects Europe’s ultimatum Russia is committed to US President Donald Trump’s proposals to end the war in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday, adding that he is eager to hear from Trump's envoys how peace agreements based on US proposals would be implemented.US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who have led US-brokered negotiations aimed at ending the war, will travel to Russia again soon, the Kremlin said on Sunday.For the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine War, visit our dedicated page.The Europeans, meanwhile, are trying to foist their mediation services on Russia, Lavrov added, but are wrong to assume that Russia is losing the war and that they can issue ultimatums to Moscow.Read more:Nine killed, historic monastery on fire as Ukraine faces major Russian attacks

Russia rejects Trump's demand for a Ukraine war ceasefire in 50 days as ... Russia has rejected President Trump's "ultimatum" for Moscow to sign a ceasefire deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days on Tuesday as "unacceptable," calling for continued negotiations and insisting that the invasion ordered by President Vladimir Putin would continue until its goals are achieved. In response to President Trump's threat to impose 100% secondary tariffs on countries that do business with Russia if Putin's government does not agree to a deal to end the war in that timeframe, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Tuesday that "any attempts to make demands, especially ultimatums, are unacceptable to us," according to Russia's state-run TASS news agency. "We need to focus on political and diplomatic work. The President of the Russian Federation has repeatedly said that we are ready to negotiate and the diplomatic path is preferable for us," Ryabkov was quoted as saying. "If we cannot achieve our goals through diplomacy, then the SVO (war in Ukraine) will continue… This is an unshakable position. We would like Washington and NATO as a whole to take it with the utmost seriousness." Kr…

Russian officials are trying to present Russia as a willing negotiator and Ukraine as the obstacle to peace ahead of US President Donald Trump's meetings with Ukraine and Europe at the July 7 to 8 NATO summit.

Lavrov Says U.S. Not 'Objective Mediator' in Ukraine Separately, President Vladimir Putin said Europe was "openly" preparing for war through its massive rearmament program — which is being urged on by Trump.

—- “Ukraine says the goal is to take the war to Russia and to get Mr. Putin to agree to end the conflict. But Mr. Putin, even as his ability to isolate Russian society from the war’s effect has diminished, has expressed defiance and dug in.” GIFT Explosions Rock Kyiv www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/w...

Live: Ukraine Telegram Highlights Thread ⚡️Ukraine, the US, and Russia are again holding informal negotiations. Among the ideas is a two-stage ceasefire, The Economist writes, citing sources. Kyiv is in daily contact with Donald Trump's team. At the same time, according to the publication, >>

Putin declares Russia is 'ready to fight to the last Ukrainian ... - Mint Russian President Vladimir Putin projected confidence in Russia’s military operations, saying there is a “positive dynamic everywhere on the front” and adding that Russia is “ready in principle to fight to the last Ukrainian.” Ahead of the US delegation expected to visit Moscow next week to discuss the latest American proposal aimed at ending the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine,Putinsaid during a press conference in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Thursday (November 27) that no draft peace agreement had been reached in recent talks between the US and Ukraine. Instead, only a list of discussion points exists. “No draft peace agreement has been agreed to. Only a list of issues to be discussed,” Putin said. Putin reiterated that signing any documents with Ukraine’s current leadership would be "pointless," alleging that Ukrainian PresidentVolodymyr Zelenskylacks legitimacy. TheRussian president repeated Moscow’s demands, including that Ukrainian troops withdraw from occupied territory before any ceasefire can be signed. “If Ukraine’s troops leave the territory occupied, then military action will stop. If they won’t leave …

Russia reiterates demand for Ukraine to abandon territory as first ... As the first trilateral talks between Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. officials were set to get underway Friday in Abu Dhabi, Moscow made it clear that Russia is not prepared to back down from Vladimir Putin's demand that Ukrainian forces pull out of the country's eastern Donbas region as a precondition for a peace agreement. "Russia's position is well known: Ukraine and its armed forces must leave the Donbas. They must be withdrawn," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists Friday, referring to Ukraine's eastern industrial heartland, much of which Russia has occupied during the nearly four-year war . "This is a very important condition." Speaking Thursday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the fate of Russian-occupied territory in his country was the last issue standing in the way of a ceasefire deal. After President Trump's senior envoy Steve Witkoff said earlier that the negotiations were "down to one issue," but declined to elaborate, Zelenskyy told reporters: "It's all about the eastern part of our country. It's all about the land … This is the issue which we [have] not solved yet." It is th…

Putin set on escalating the war in Ukraine, sources close to the Kremlin tell Reuters. He has ‘dug in his heels’ on seizing Donbas. <p>Russian President Vladimir Putin is dismissing proposals for peace talks with Ukraine and is likely to escalate the war, the Reuters news agency reported, citing three sources close to the Kremlin.<p>

🟠 Any settlement should be based on the Anchorage talks framework; 🟠 Putin also said the EU could help by pressuring Kyiv toward compromise rather than supplying weapons; 🟠 He added Russia does not oppose Ukraine joining the EU, but insisted it must not become a military bloc.

Russia ready to 'fight to the last Ukrainian,' Putin says amid US peace ... The Russian president spoke during a visit to Krygystan. LONDON and KYIV, Ukraine --Russian President Vladimir Putin said a U.S. delegation is expected to arrive in Moscow in the first half of next week to discuss the latest American proposal to end the Kremlin's war in Ukraine. Speaking at a press conference during a visit to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Thursday, Putin said no draft peace agreement had been agreed to in recent talks between the U.S. and Ukraine, only a list of issues to be discussed. Putin also said it was "pointless" to sign any documents with Ukraine's current leadership, alleging that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lacked legitimacy to do so. In a series of hardline statements -- his most extensive comments on the latest U.S.-proposed peace plan to date -- Putin repeated some of Russia's most hardline demands, including that Ukrainian troops must withdraw from territory Moscow claims. Putin ruled out signing any ceasefire deal before Ukrainian troops withdraw. "If Ukraine's troops leave the territory occupied, then military action will stop. If they won't leave then we will a…

Putin's dilemma: war or peace? - New Eurasian Strategies Centre Putin believes he is winning in Ukraine, but a swift victory is uncertain. Russia can keep fighting, yet labour shortages, equipment losses, and economic strain are mounting. The Kremlin depends on passive public support and a centralised elite; foreign allies help sustain its war effort. Meanwhile, a narrow window for diplomacy remains. Nearly three years into his full-scale war against Ukraine, Vladimir Putin believes that he is winning. He sees the prospect of complete victory, achieving his goal of bringing to power in Ukraine a “friendly” government that respects Russia’s interests, abandons integration into the EU and NATO and agrees to the country’s “demilitarization.” This will be a victory not just over Ukraine but over its Western allies as well. For the Kremlin, inflicting a humiliating defeat on the West will teach it to accept Russia’s supremacy in its immediate neighborhood and recast the European security system to Russia’s advantage. Yet there is a major potential obstacle. Although the return of Donald Trump to the White House brings the welcome prospect for the Kremlin of disruption on multiple fr…

Putin ruled out easing the war. Rejecting what he called Ukraine’s proposal to limit long-range strikes, the Russian leader said Moscow will keep fighting to seize four Ukrainian regions, adding: “Saving the Kyiv regime is not our plan.” #AureFreePress #News #Putin #Geopolitics #BreakingNews

Putin says Trump ideas could bring peace in Ukraine, urges Kyiv to compromise President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump’s proposals for peace in Ukraine could end the fighting, but said Kyiv needed to compromise – and that he saw no signs of that, so was ready to fight on to victory. Speaking to foreign media editors on the sidelines of Russia’s annual economic forum in what is the fifth ‌year of Europe’s deadliest land war since World War II, Putin said Russia would defeat Ukraine on the battlefield if necessary. But he said it was also...

Kremlin casts doubt on Trump's push for Ukraine peace as rifts remain ... Add NBC News to Google Russian FM Lavrov says Zelenskyy, European leaders ‘don’t want peace’ in Ukraine 09:14 Get more news Live on Share Add NBC News to Google Aug. 24, 2025, 9:00 AM EDT By Freddie Clayton Russia’s top diplomat laid out the wide gaps between Moscow and Kyiv and put a damper on hopes that President Donald Trump will propel a swift end to the war in Ukraine . Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker in an exclusive interview taped Friday that there was no meeting planned between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and that key issues — including security guarantees for Ukraine and territorial disputes— remain unresolved. Putin “is ready to meet with President Zelenskyy, provided this meeting is really going to decide something,” he said. “To meet, for Zelenskyy to have another opportunity to be onstage, is not what we believe is useful.” Even as Trump has met separately this month with Putin, Zelenskyy and European …

NewsInsideUkraine t.me/NewsInsideUk... During his conversation with Putin, Trump emphasized that ending the war in Ukraine is "vital". According to the Kremlin's advisor, Trump is ready to join diplomatic efforts with Ukraine & European partners. The discussion may continue during the G7 summit.

Trump says resolution to Ukraine war 'getting closer' after talks with Putin and Zelenskyy In Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said he believed the ‌U.S. position on how to resolve the conflict remained unchanged

Ukraine, Putin wants all of Donbass: "Russia has taken a decisive step." NEWS Ukraine, Putin wants all of Donbass: "Russia has taken a decisive step." Di Another source il 3 Jul, 2026 Share "Ukraine doesn't want peace. Russia has captured Konstantinovka, a strategic city for liberating the entire Donetsk People's Republic." Vladimir Putin dons his uniform and takes stock of the war in Ukraine. The Russian president, as shown in videos and photos released by the Kremlin, attended a meeting at the Joint Group of Armed Forces command post. "The territory of the Luhansk People's Republic has been completely liberated," Putin says. With the prospect of controlling Donetsk, he states, the prospect of conquering Donbass in its entirety becomes achievable. "The execution of the Special Military Operation's tasks is proceeding in accordance with the plan of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces. Since the beginning of the year, Russian soldiers have liberated 133 settlements and taken control of over 3 square kilometers of our land in Donbas and Novorossiya," Putin said, reeling off data. In recent hours, the Kremlin leader noted the liberation of Konstantinovka, which "is of strat…

Kremlin says US wrong to think escalation of Ukrainian strikes can help end war Russia said on Thursday the United States was wrong to believe deep Ukrainian strikes into Russian territory could help bring about an end to more than four years of war, and warned that they could prolong it.Speaking at a NATO summit in Turkey on Wednesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Russia was finding it harder to defend its own skies, adding that this would hopefully create more space to negotiate an end to the war.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.US President Donald Trump said: “It’s an escalation, but it’s also an escalation that can help lead to an end.”Asked about their statements, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters there were “certain misconceptions within the White House administration... regarding the idea that escalation and military pressure can help pave the way for a peaceful settlement.”He said this was a flawed premise, adding that what Russia calls its “special military operation” in Ukraine

Russia Will End Ukraine War Only on Its Terms, Lavrov Says By AFP Feb. 24, 2025 t.me/MFARussia Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday that Moscow was open to negotiations on ending the war against Ukraine but would only halt fighting when a peace settlement "suits" its interests. Lavrov, speaking in Turkey on the war's third anniversary, claimed Russia was engaging with the United States on a peace settlement, while accusing Europe of seeking to prolong the conflict. He said Moscow was ready to negotiate with Ukraine, Europe or "any representatives who in good faith would like to help achieve peace." "But we will stop hostilities only when these negotiations produce a firm and sustainable result that suits the Russian Federation ," Lavrov told reporters alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Lavrov also urged the United States to appoint a representative for potential peace talks with Russia, following what he described as "positive" discussions in Saudi Arabia last week with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other White House officials. Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Monday accused Europe of obstructing a resolution to the war, contrastin…

‘Saving the Kyiv regime isn’t part of our plans’: Putin on Ukraine, fuel shortages, and Trump <p>On the evening of June 28, the Kremlin released a 25-minute “interview” with Vladimir Putin conducted by propagandist Pavel Zarubin. In the published video, Putin is visibly looking away from the correspondent, reading his answers off a teleprompter. The Kremlin’s press service made no mention of Zarubin by name, identifying him only as “a Russian journalist.” During the “interview,” Putin said that Russia’s fuel shortage was “not critical” and that the government intended to address it by ramping up air defense production. He also said Ukraine had put forward a new peace proposal — both sides would halt strikes deep into each other’s territory — but that the Kremlin had already rejected it. Here are the main points of his remarks.<p>

'Can't wear rose-tinted glasses,' says Russia as peace talks with ... The Kremlin said on Friday that the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine to end the three-and-a-half-year war have been 'paused'. "Our negotiators have the opportunity to communicate through channels. But for now, it is probably more accurate to talk about a pause," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said in a statement, as reported by global media. "You can't wear rose-tinted glasses and expect that the negotiation process will yield immediate results." Last month, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Alaska and met his American counterpart Donald Trump, in a bid to end the Ukraine war. Following the talks, the two leaders announced in a joint press conference that the summit was successful, with Putin inviting Trump to Moscow for another round of talks. However, the peace talks have taken a hit as Russia and Ukraine continue to launch offensive and counter-offensive operations against each other. Amid this, Trump warned Putin of consequences, stressing that the Russian leader knows where he 'stands'. "I have no message to President Putin," said Trump on September 3. "Whatever his decision is, we’ll e…

Trump believes both Moscow, Kiev want peace in Ukraine The US leader expressed confidence that the conflict in Ukraine will ultimately be resolved

The same source said Putin recently rebuked a group of advisers suggesting a compromise based on a ceasefire along the current front lines. The second source ​has said Putin believes Russia will soon capture the Donbas.

More from a WSJ reporter: Putin’s advisor Ushakov says Trump, in a conversation with Putin today, promised to put pressure on the Europeans and Ukraine during the G7 summit, and otherwise, to accept Russian peace conditions.

"Putin cannot be trusted," Finland and Nordic-Baltic Eight nations warn ... Finland has joined the Nordic-Baltic Eight nations in a joint statement supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and a just end to Russia's full-scale war. "We remain steadfast in our support to Ukraine and to efforts, including by President Trump, to end the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine," reads the joint statement, issued on Saturday. The statement unequivocally calls for a ceasefire, "credible security guarantees," the release of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, and commitments from Ukraine's allies to prevent future Russian attacks. It also insisted that Russia has no right to veto Ukraine's path to Nato or the EU. In a post on Telegram, President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the bloc for their support, saying Ukraine welcomed their "principled statement". "All of these points are important to achieve a truly sustainable and reliable peace," Zelensky wrote. "Only Ukraine can make decisions concerning its future," the statement said, adding that "experience has shown that Putin cannot be trusted. Ultimately it is Russia's responsibility to end its blatant violations of international law. Russia'…

Ukraine must withdraw from Donbass before any truce, full peace talks ... Russia has renewed its hardline demands for ending the Ukraine war, ruling out a ceasefire or comprehensive negotiations with Ukraine unless it withdraws from the eastern Donbass region. "In order for there to be a ceasefire and a window for full-scale peace talks to open... President Zelenskyy must give the order for Ukraine's army to ceasefire and to leave the territory of the Donbas, to leave the Russian regions," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday during a conference call. The comments come less than a week after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the more than four-year conflict was "heading to an end", without elaborating. Russia currently occupies around a fifth of Ukraine: the entirety of the Crimean peninsula, which it annexed in 2014, most of the eastern regions of Donetsk and Lugansk—collectively referred to as the Donbas—and large parts of the southern Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. It claims all five regions as its own, following hastily-organised referendums widely seen by the international community as illegitimate. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zele…

Russian officials are trying to present Russia as a willing negotiator and Ukraine as the obstacle to peace ahead of US President Donald Trump’s meetings with Ukraine and Europe at the July 7 to 8 NATO summit.

Jun 27, 2026 @alexstubb.bsky.social says Ukraine’s had the upper hand on Russia for a few months & that this is the time for Trump to secure an unconditional ceasefire "Ukraine is in a much better place politically, militarily and economically than they have been at any time during this war.”

Russia rejects Ukrainian, European peace initiatives, says battlefield ... Politics Russia rejects Ukrainian, European peace initiatives, says battlefield will decide war June 8, 2026 2:43 pm • 3 min read Prefer on Google by Tim Zadorozhnyy Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (L) and Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov (R) in Moscow, Russia on July 09, 2024. (Sefa Karacan/Anadolu via Getty Images) Senior Russian officials on June 8 effectively rejected recent Ukrainian and European proposals aimed at restarting negotiations to end Russia's full-scale war, signaling that Moscow remains focused on battlefield gains rather than diplomacy. The remarks came after President Volodymyr Zelensky called for renewed talks with Russia and European leaders outlined a framework for a future settlement. In an open letter, Zelensky urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to continue bilateral negotiations and proposed a meeting between the two leaders. The initiative was later echoed by the leaders of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine, who issued a joint statement on June 7 outlining five conditions they said were necessary for a "just and lasting peace." Among them were an immediate…

Trump said that he was ready to “influence” Kiev and its European backers, including during the upcoming G7 summit later this month, the Kremlin aide said. Putin responded by saying that continued Ukrainian strikes on Russian civilian infrastructure impede efforts to reach a settlement.

Kremlin Aide Rejects Ceasefire Proposal, Calls It A 'Breather For ... Moscow: A senior Kremlin aide on Friday dismissed the US-Ukrainian ceasefire proposal for Russia and Ukraine, calling it merely a "breather" for the Ukrainian military. "It would be nothing more than a temporary breather for the Ukrainian military," Yuri Ushakov told state media after speaking by phone to US national security advisor Mike Waltz, according to a report by AFP. He said President Vladimir Putin would "probably make more specific and substantive assessments" on Thursday.. Ushakov also said that Russia was aiming for a "long-term peaceful solution" that would secure Russia's "legitimate interests". "That is what we are striving for," he said. "Any steps that imitate peaceful action are I believe not needed by anyone in the current situation," he said. US negotiators travelled to Russia on Thursday to propose a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, urging Moscow to agree to an "unconditional" pause in the three-year conflict. Latest News entertainment news Raj Nidimoru Protects Samantha Ruth Prabhu Through Tirumala Crowds As Couple Offers Prayers Ahead Of Maa Inti Bangaram Release india 'Telegram Most Convenien…

Kremlin: Ukraine Must Withdraw From Donbass for Ceasefire Talks Facebook X LinkedIn Tumblr Pinterest Reddit Messenger Messenger WhatsApp Share via Email Dmitry Peskov said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky must order Ukrainian forces to withdraw from Donbass and other Russian-controlled regions if Ukraine wants a ceasefire and comprehensive peace negotiations with Russia. According to Peskov, a ceasefire would only become possible once Ukrainian troops leave territories claimed by Moscow. The Kremlin spokesman also warned that any future negotiations on the Ukraine conflict would be “extremely difficult” and involve numerous sensitive issues requiring lengthy discussions. Peskov added that Moscow remains in regular contact with the United States regarding the situation in Ukraine and expressed hope that broader Russian-American cooperation projects could advance once Washington stops linking bilateral issues to the Ukraine conflict. He also revealed that Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the recent test of the RS-28 Sarmat ballistic missile, describing the tests as important for Russia’s long-term security. Peskov said Russia informs other countries of missile launches…

🇺🇸🇺🇦 Trump has already understood that today Ukrainians are the winners, and Putin is loser, — The Economist citing a French diplomatic source A ceasefire is being discussed in two stages: 🟢first, limiting hostilities to a zone of 50-70 km on both sides of the front line; 🟢then a broader agreement.

Stubborn Putin wears military uniform in clear message as Zelensky ... ## Putin Signals Resolve Amidst Shifting Geopolitical Landscape **Moscow, Russia** – As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky concluded meetings with US officials, including former President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared at a military command post, clad in military attire, signaling an unwavering commitment to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The visual display, coupled with reported statements, underscores the Kremlin’s continued insistence on achieving its objectives in the region, despite international pressure and ongoing negotiations. The timing of Putin’s appearance, coinciding with Zelensky’s diplomatic efforts to bolster support for Ukraine, is widely interpreted as a deliberate attempt to project strength and resolve. Images released by state media depict Putin reviewing military operations and conferring with senior commanders. While the specific location of the command post remains undisclosed, analysts suggest the display is intended to reassure the Russian public and send a clear message to Kyiv and its allies. Reports emanating from Moscow indicate that Putin reiterat…

Vladimir Putin is trapped in a war he cannot win but dare not end More than a year since he returned to the White House vowing to end the Russia-Ukraine War within 24 hours, US President Donald Trump remains upbeat about the prospects for peace. “Very, very good talks today,” Trump stated on February 6 following the latest round of negotiations in Abu Dhabi. “Something could be happening.” Few in Kyiv share this optimism. While Ukrainian officials are loathe to dismiss Trump’s peace efforts for fear incurring his displeasure, a majority of Ukrainians remain utterly unconvinced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has any interest whatsoever in ending hostilities. A poll conducted by Kyiv’s International Institute of Sociology in late January found that only 20 percent of Ukrainians think the war will end by July, while 43 percent expect fighting to continue into 2027 or beyond. Such skepticism is easy to understand. Ukraine agreed to an unconditional ceasefire way back in March 2025, but Putin has so far refused to follow suit. Instead, he has spent much of the past year engaging in blatant stalling tactics while constantly moving the diplomatic goalposts in a transparent bid to …