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UK Inquiry Concludes Putin Ordered 2018 Novichok Attack on Ex-Russian Spy Skripal
Dec 05, 2025 11:03 am CST
A UK public inquiry has determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized the 2018 Novichok nerve agent attack on former double agent Sergei Skripal in Salisbury, England. The "recklessly" executed operation led to the death of innocent civilian Dawn Sturgess and represents what investigators called a deliberate "public statement" of Russian power. Despite Moscow's denials, the report cites "overwhelming evidence of Russian state involvement" in the chemical weapons attack on British soil.
Putin Demands Complete Control of Donbas: Russia's Military Ultimatum to Ukraine
Dec 05, 2025 07:37 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark ultimatum regarding Ukraine's Donbas region, declaring Russia will seize complete control through military force unless Ukrainian troops withdraw. This demand comes as Russia currently occupies 19.2% of Ukrainian territory, including most of the Donbas, amid ongoing peace negotiations involving US envoys.
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.
Kremlin Confirms Putin's Partial Acceptance of US Peace Proposals on Ukraine Conflict
Dec 03, 2025 09:46 pm CST
The Kremlin has confirmed that President Vladimir Putin has partially accepted US proposals to end the Ukraine war following extended talks with Trump's representatives in Moscow. According to spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Russia remains open to continued negotiations until an agreement can be reached, despite some proposals being rejected in what he described as a normal negotiation process.
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.
High-Stakes Peace Negotiations: Trump Envoys Meet Putin to End Ukraine War as Zelensky Seeks European Support
Dec 02, 2025 10:33 pm CST
Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff are meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war. As Russian forces advance in eastern Ukraine and intensify missile attacks, President Zelensky visits Ireland to shore up European support amid concerns that any US-Russia agreement might force Ukraine into territorial concessions. European allies worry that Washington may strike a deal with Moscow without adequately considering Ukraine's interests in this critical diplomatic effort.
Russia Claims Strategic Capture of Ukraine's Pokrovsk and Vovchansk Amid Peace Negotiations
Dec 02, 2025 06:48 am CST
Russia has announced the capture of Pokrovsk, a vital military logistics hub in eastern Ukraine, and Vovchansk in the northeast, significantly disrupting Ukrainian supply lines and increasing pressure on Kyiv during ongoing US-led peace negotiations. These territorial gains represent Russia's most substantial military advance in months according to analysis from the Institute for the Study of War.
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.
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.