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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.

byVira Kravchuk

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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.

byYuri Zoria

Putin gives Trump a soccer ball at press conference following their one-on-one (with translators only) meeting in Helsinki, Finland on July 16, 2018 (Image: kremlin.ru)

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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.

byYuri Zoria

Putin's envoys are literally fighting over chairs, sabotaging Ukraine peace talks

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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.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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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.

byVira Kravchuk

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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."

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byOlena Mukhina

Rubio and Lavrov hold phone call, but accounts on Ukraine and sanctions differ

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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.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

Presidents Donald Trump of the US and Vladimir Putin of Russia.

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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.

byYuri Zoria

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Photo: mid.ru

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byMaria Tril

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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."

byYuri Zoria

Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) with Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei (R), illustrative image. Photo via Wikimedia.

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Russia’s ”comprehensive” treaty with Iran will include defense, Lavrov says

Russia's similar "comprehensive" agreement with North Korea, which included mutual defense provisions, offers a blueprint for what this new partnership might entail.

byBenjamin Looijen

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ISW: Russia’s diplomatic moves signal unwillingness for good-faith negotiations with Ukraine

Russian FM Lavrov's latest diplomatic engagements aim to shape international peace mediation efforts in Russia's war in Ukraine, while demonstrating Russia's unwillingness for good-faith negotiations, according to ISW.

byYuri Zoria

Orbán meets Zelenskyy in Kyiv while Hungarian FM calls Lavrov

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Orbán meets Zelenskyy in Kyiv while Hungarian FM calls Lavrov

The Russian Foreign Ministry reported that Budapest initiated the call, where both sides praised their "political dialogue."

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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ISW predicts Russia’s power projection in UNSC leadership

ISW reports Russia likely to use its one-month UNSC presidency, which began July 1, for power projection, citing historical use of the position and veto power for influence.

byYuri Zoria

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Russian FM Lavrov reiterates Russia’s maximalist goals in Ukraine

Russian FM Lavrov reiterates that Russia still wants to "denazify" and "demilitarize" Ukraine, denies Ukraine’s agency as a sovereign state.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine outmaneuvers Russia at OSCE, in chemical weapons, maritime agencies

A trilogy of diplomatic debacles left Russian officials sputtering blindly at global forums from Skopje to London as Ukraine directed a masterclass in multilateral marginalization.

byAlya Shandra