peace negotiations
Trump Believes Putin Wants to End Ukraine War Despite Failed Negotiations
Dec 04, 2025 07:50 am CST
President Trump stated his belief that Vladimir Putin desires to end the Ukraine war, following talks between US negotiators and the Russian president. While no agreement was reached, Trump's team reportedly left with the impression that Putin is interested in making a deal, though Russia maintains its strengthened position due to recent battlefield successes.
NATO Allies Commit Billions in US Arms for Ukraine While Pushing for Serious Peace Negotiations with Russia
Dec 03, 2025 11:36 pm CST
NATO countries have pledged to purchase hundreds of millions worth of US weapons for Ukraine as peace talks continue with Russia. Alliance members emphasized the importance of maintaining Ukraine's strong defensive position during negotiations, with five nations committing approximately one billion dollars toward American armaments. European ministers urged Putin to abandon threatening rhetoric and engage genuinely in peace discussions, while highlighting NATO's robust defensive capabilities.
Putin Warns Europe of Russia's War Readiness Ahead of Critical US Peace Talks on Ukraine
Dec 03, 2025 01:20 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Russia's readiness for conflict if Europe desires war, as US envoys visit Moscow to discuss a controversial 28-point peace plan for Ukraine. European leaders are accused of sabotaging negotiations by making changes to Trump's proposal that Putin claims are "absolutely unacceptable" for Russia, highlighting tensions between US-led peace efforts and European concerns about territorial concessions.
Trump Officials Meet Ukrainian Delegation to Advance Peace Efforts Amid Ongoing Russian Attacks
Nov 30, 2025 07:38 pm CST
Top Trump administration officials are meeting with Ukrainian negotiators in Florida to broker an end to Russia's war, while preparing for key talks with Putin in Moscow. The discussions come amid leadership changes in Ukraine, continued Russian attacks on civilian areas, and diplomatic tensions following Ukraine's strike on an oil terminal used by Kazakhstan.
Andriy Yermak: The Fall of Ukraine's Wartime Diplomatic Powerhouse and Its Implications
Nov 30, 2025 02:19 pm CST
Andriy Yermak, President Zelensky's chief of staff and Ukraine's second most powerful figure, was removed from his position following an anti-corruption raid. As a central figure in Ukraine's wartime diplomacy and decision-making since Russia's full-scale invasion, his dramatic exit occurs amid critical peace negotiations with the US and renewed Russian military pressure, creating significant political upheaval in Kyiv's leadership structure.
Macron and Zelensky to Meet in Paris for Critical Peace Discussions on Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Nov 30, 2025 09:20 am CST
French President Emmanuel Macron will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on Monday for high-level talks focused on establishing conditions for a lasting peace in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The meeting comes amid Washington's push for a peace plan and recent political changes in Kyiv, with French officials emphasizing that peace is achievable if Russia abandons its territorial ambitions.
Putin Demands Ukraine's Withdrawal from Disputed Territories or Faces Continued Russian Military Action
Nov 28, 2025 02:50 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia will only cease military operations in Ukraine if Kyiv withdraws from contested territories, otherwise Russian forces will continue their offensive. As the conflict approaches its fourth year, Washington proposes a new peace plan while Russian forces claim strategic advances in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, despite Ukrainian denials of encirclement.
Putin Declares Ukrainian Government Illegitimate and Peace Negotiations Futile Amid Ongoing Conflict
Nov 28, 2025 01:45 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared Ukraine's government under Zelensky illegitimate, dismissing potential peace agreements as meaningless while insisting on full Ukrainian withdrawal from disputed territories. Putin acknowledged Trump's proposal as a discussion starting point rather than a concrete agreement, maintaining his position that Ukraine must be kept out of NATO as the conflict that began with Russia's 2022 invasion continues to be Europe's worst armed conflict since World War II.
Pope Leo XIV Makes Historic First Foreign Visit to Turkey: Bridging Religious Divides and Promoting Peace
Nov 27, 2025 07:43 pm CST
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Turkey on his inaugural foreign trip, focusing on commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea while promoting interfaith dialogue and peace initiatives. His visit includes meetings with President Erdogan, prayers with Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew, and interfaith engagements aimed at strengthening Christian unity and Muslim-Christian relations during a critical time for global conflicts.
Trump Sends Envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow as Ukraine-Russia Peace Negotiations Progress
Nov 26, 2025 04:30 am CST
Donald Trump has dispatched envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin as peace negotiations for the Ukraine conflict advance. While claiming only "few remaining points of disagreement," the revised proposal addresses more Ukrainian interests, though European leaders remain skeptical amid continued Russian attacks on Kyiv.