Russia says it wants to move toward peace in Ukraine, despite calling President Volodymyr Zelenskiy illegitimate. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the statement on Friday. Officials emphasized that Russia’s position does not preclude future negotiations. President Vladimir Putin claims Zelenskiy’s term has expired, questioning the legitimacy of Ukraine’s leadership. The Kremlin insists it remains open […]
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Russia warns against concessions as US envoy plans Ukraine peace talks
MOSCOW: Russia will make no major concessions on a peace plan for Ukraine, a senior Russian diplomat said on Wednesday, following the leak of a call in which US envoy Steve Witkoff advised Moscow on how to present a proposal to former President Donald Trump. Witkoff is expected to travel to Moscow next week to […]
Oil prices recover amid Ukraine peace hopes and Fed rate bets
BEIJING – Oil prices rebounded slightly on Wednesday after falling to one-month lows in the previous session, as optimism grew over a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. The deal could ease international sanctions on Russian energy exports, influencing global supply. Read More: Oil prices slide on peace talks Brent crude futures rose 19 cents, […]
Kremlin says US Ukraine peace plan needs serious review
MOSCOW – Russia has received the latest copy of a US plan aimed at ending the Ukraine war and views some aspects positively, but other points require further discussion, the Kremlin said Wednesday. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said the draft would need “truly serious analysis” and had not yet been formally discussed with anyone. Read […]
EU lawmakers approve defense integration with Ukraine
BRUSSELS — European Union (EU) lawmakers voted on Tuesday to deepen the bloc’s defense industry integration with Ukraine, amid ongoing uncertainties in U.S.-led peace efforts and Russia’s unconventional military operations. The European Parliament approved a 1.5-billion euro ($1.7 billion) program, with 300 million euros ($345 million) earmarked for the Ukraine Support Instrument. Read More: EU parliament: […]
US Army secretary meets Russian delegation in Abu Dhabi
WASHINGTON: US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll met with a Russian delegation in Abu Dhabi on Monday, with talks continuing on Tuesday, according to US and British media reports. The meetings follow earlier discussions held in Geneva with Ukrainian officials aimed at finding a resolution to the ongoing conflict. Read More: US Defense Secretary visits DMZ amid talks […]
Putin-Trump summit still possible, Russia says
Russia says a potential summit between President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump is still on the agenda. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said the search for dialogue continues. He added that contacts between Moscow and Washington remain active through established channels. Ryabkov noted that Trump and Putin last met in Alaska in August, […]
Ukraine strikes Russian energy hub in Samara, casualties reported
Russia’s Samara region faced a Ukrainian drone attack on Saturday, killing two people in Syzran. The assault targeted local energy facilities. Two others were injured and are receiving medical treatment. The attack was reportedly repelled by Russian air defence forces. Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev confirmed the casualties and damage via Russia’s state-backed Max messenger app. Authorities […]
US pressures Ukraine with 28-point peace plan
KYIV/WASHINGTON: The United States has reportedly pressured Ukraine to accept a 28-point peace framework that includes concessions to Russia, including territorial withdrawals, limits on its military, and a permanent ban from joining NATO. Sources familiar with the plan said Washington threatened to reduce intelligence sharing and weapons supplies if Kyiv did not agree by next […]
Zelensky rejects U.S. peace plan that favors Moscow
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he will not end the war on Russian terms. He firmly rejects a U.S. plan that requires major concessions. He warns the proposal risks damaging Ukraine’s crucial partnership with Washington. Zelensky told the nation he will not “betray” Ukraine. He said he will offer alternatives to the 28-point U.S. plan. […]