ISW: Russia resists territorial compromises in future peace talks
Russian authorities are intensifying efforts to extract concessions from the US in ongoing bilateral negotiations, further delaying progress toward a peace.
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Kellogg claims Times misrepresented his Ukraine partition comments
He denied that he proposed dividing Ukraine like post-WWII Berlin and claimed he was discussing allied responsibility zones west of Dnipro river while preserving Ukrainian sovereignty.
Trump’s envoy Witkoff meets with Putin, advocates giving Russia four Ukrainian regions
Meanwhile, Ukraine's European allies pledge massive military support to Ukraine amid continued fighting.
Latvian defense minister: Europe “can do a lot” with its 2 million soldiers for Ukraine peacekeeping
Latvia is ready to contribute forces while emphasizing the importance of not weakening its own defenses against Russia.
Only 6 of 30 “coalition of willing” countries ready to send peacekeepers to Ukraine
The Netherlands and Sweden noted that the mandate and the goals of a possible mission are unclear.
Ukraine-US minerals deal talks to begin April 11-12 in Washington
President Zelenskyy insists on equal ownership of extraction revenues, and PM Shmyhal emphasizes constitutional compliance and EU commitment obligations.
ISW: Russia keeps denying Ukraine government legitimacy
Following a brief pause after the February 12 call with Trump, Russia has renewed its claims of Ukrainian illegitimacy and is pushing for regime change and disarmament.
Kremlin says “no plans” for Putin-Trump call as White House warns patience is limited
US Secretary of State cautions that Trump will not tolerate "endless talks" with Russia, urging Moscow to take real action.
Rubio acknowledges that Russians violates ceasefire and says that negotiations will not last forever
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a timeline for Russia to demonstrate interest in ending the war, saying decisions must come in weeks rather than months.
Trump administration admits Ukraine ceasefire goal will not be met by Easter
President Trump's administration has conceded that its Easter deadline for a Ukraine ceasefire is unattainable
Trump special envoy Kellogg believes “we’re on the precipice” of getting to Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg believes a 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia is within reach, despite President Trump's reported frustration with leaders of both nations.
Russian attacks continue daily despite US ceasefire proposal, says Zelenskyy
In his evening address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Russia's ongoing attacks on Ukraine, citing daily drone strikes, artillery, and ballistic missile assaults in response to calls for a ceasefire, and urged for increased sanctions and stronger air defense support for Ukraine.
Baltic nations concerned Ukraine ceasefire would increase Russian threat to them
Baltic defense ministers warn Moscow plans to rearm and redeploy forces northward after a Ukraine ceasefire, heightening security risks for NATO's northeastern border.
Russia amasses forces along 1,000-kilometer front as Ukraine braces for major spring offensive
Ukrainian military analysts report Russia is building up forces and ammunition stockpiles along the entire front line while simultaneously complicating ceasefire negotiations with rigid conditions and rejected proposals.
Russian aggression inflicts nearly $1 trillion in total damages to Ukraine
Ukraine's war damages reach nearly $1 trillion since 2014, with infrastructure losses at $170 billion, as Trump-Putin peace talks proceed without clarity on reparations or security guarantees.
UK foreign secretary says Russia continues attacks on Ukraine despite energy ceasefire
Russia's 'human safari' drone attacks in Kherson reveal devastating new civilian targeting tactics.
ISW: Russia continues strikes on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure under energy ceasefire cover
This "is not in line with US President Donald Trump's goal of using the temporary ceasefire to facilitate a lasting peace in Ukraine."
UK PM Starmer says sanctions on Russia should increase, not weaken
He said Putin is "playing games" with peace talks, demanding sanctions be lifted first.
Bulgaria proposes maritime security center to guard Black Sea flank
Bulgaria proposes maritime security center at Paris summit, targeting continuous surveillance and threat monitoring in the western Black Sea region.
Zelenskyy demands increased pressure as Russia intensifies drone attacks on Ukrainian cities
Zelenskyy calls for increased sanctions as Russia escalates drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, breaking ceasefire agreements and targeting civilian infrastructure.
