Trade or nuclear war: Kremlin envoy Dmitriev’s visit to US shows Russia remains committed to Ukraine’s capitulation
The Kremlin envoy told Washington that failure to meet Russia’s requirements could trigger intensified military action.
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Lavrov claims Tomahawk sale to Ukraine would cause “colossal damage” to US-Russia relations
Russia warns of "very serious" escalation if the US sells Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, though the weapons would mirror Russia's own Iskander, Kinzhal, and Kalibr missiles used in weekly strikes against Ukraine since 2022, according to the Institute for the Study of War.
“No land swaps will stop us”: Russia dismisses Trump peace plan
Russian FM contradicted President Trump's Ukraine peace framework, stating that territorial exchanges cannot stop Moscow's military campaign
Kremlin tells Hungary: Act with us in Ukraine — for the “compatriots”
Russian FM Lavrov proposes “uniting efforts” over minorities — the same pretext used for full-scale invasion.
Russian-speaking Ukrainians overwhelmingly oppose Moscow despite Kremlin protection claims, poll shows
Moscow's primary justification for invading Ukraine collapses under scrutiny as the very population Putin claims to protect demonstrates overwhelming negative stance toward Russia, with Russian-speakers choosing European integration over Moscow's influence by massive margins.
ISW: Russian rhetoric toward Lithuania could set stage for military action
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov authored a foreword to a Kremlin-linked book that accuses Lithuania of historical falsification and Russophobia.
Russia outlines demands for Ukraine peace talks: NATO ban, “denazification,” recognition of annexed territories
Ukraine's government rejected these demands, insisting on a full 30-day ceasefire first, while Russian forces continue to advance on the front line and launch drones and missiles on civilians.
Russia’s Lavrov says Moscow ready for deal with US on Ukraine, with details needing fine-tuning
The Russian Foreign Minister claimed Trump is "probably the only leader on Earth" who understands the so-called "root causes" of Russia's invasion.
ISW: Russia again rejects US-backed ceasefire, demands total Ukrainian surrender
Russia demands Ukraine’s capitulation and regime change, rejecting all ceasefire plans that fall short of those preconditions.
Putin’s envoys are literally fighting over chairs, sabotaging Ukraine peace talks
Putin's strategy isn't about peace—it's about control. By pitting Dmitriev and Lavrov against each other, he ensures Ukraine peace talks remain stalled.
ISW: Ukraine-Russia ceasefire unlikely within three-week timeline
The Kremlin refused to implement the agreed Black Sea ceasefire until Western powers provide concessions on banking sanctions, while Russian officials continue to accuse "almost the entire European West" of prolonging the war.
Rubio, Lavrov discuss working towards restoring US-Russia communication
The US State Secretary had a phone call with the Russian FM to inform him on the US operation against the Houthis and "continue working towards restoring" US-Russia communication.
ISW: Putin remains committed to war, Kremlin rejects ceasefire without Ukraine’s full capitulation
Russia's FM Lavrov insists on battlefield "realities" and Ukraine's ban from NATO, while Putin frames Kyiv’s full retreat as a "compromise," despite no concessions in return.
China supports new US-Russia “consensus” on Moscow’s war in Ukraine
China, a key Russian ally, continues to label Moscow’s invasion as "the Ukraine crisis," asserting that "a window for peace is opening."
US, Russia hold five-hour talks in Saudi Arabia without Ukraine’s participation
"Senior US and Russian officials established new bilateral consultation mechanisms after extensive talks in Riyadh, while Ukraine warns against any settlement negotiated without its involvement.
Rubio and Lavrov hold phone call, but accounts on Ukraine and sanctions differ
Russia emphasized economic issues, particularly sanctions relief, while the US focused on finding solutions to the war in Ukraine.
ISW: Putin maintains demands for Ukraine’s full surrender
Russia's President claimed that any peace deal must "eliminate the root causes," which are basically Ukraine's independence, as per previous Russian claimes.
ISW: Russia’s Lavrov reiterates demand for Ukraine to surrender sovereignty
Russia's Foreign Minister reaffirmed Moscow's demand that negotiations cannot begin unless Ukraine relinquishes its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Lavrov demands complete NATO withdrawal as condition for peace agreement with Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov outlined Kremlin's radical peace terms in an exclusive interview with Tucker Carlson.
Pyongyang pledges loyalty to Russia “until victory” over Ukraine
North Korea's FM Choe Son Hui hailed Putin's "wise leadership" ahead of talks in Moscow, and insisted that Russia will "achieve a great victory."