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.
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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.
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."
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Foreign Ministry: Ukraine boycotts OSCE meeting over Lavrov’s attendance
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Oleh Nikolenko said that "the presence of Russia's delegation there would only worsen the crisis Russia caused within the OSCE."
Putin will not attend BRICS summit to avoid ICC arrest warrant
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the BRICS summit in South Africa in order to avoid an…
Russian FM Lavrov claims Russia will continue hostilities until Ukraine’s capitulation – ISW
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the Kremlin will continue to pursue a military solution to the…
