ISW: Putin tells Russians to expect long war
Russian leader dismisses near-term peace prospects while positioning war as broader conflict with West, signaling to domestic audience and elites to prepare for extended campaign.
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Putin claims readiness for talks, demands Ukraine repeal Zelenskyy’s decree
Russian President blamed Ukraine for stalling peace negotiations, claiming a Ukrainian presidential decree prevents meaningful talks while he remains in power.
Trump can be pro-Ukrainian if properly motivated, Ukraine’s ex-President Poroshenko believes
Drawing from his experience of Oval Office discussion in 2017, Poroshenko believes Ukraine "needs to learn to speak in a language Trump understands."
Financial Times 2025 global forecast eyes Ukraine war after 2024 predictions proven right
Increased US pressure on Moscow could reshape the war in Ukraine next year, according to the Financial Times' annual forecast, which correctly predicted continued Western support for Kyiv in 2024.
Defense expert warns against freezing Russo-Ukrainian war without weakening Moscow
Mykola Bielieskov cautions that a rushed ceasefire without security guarantees would enable Russia's strategy to destabilize Ukraine systematically.
Peace talks require forcing Russia to negotiate over claimed territories, says ex-foreign minister
Ukraine's former foreign minister explains why peace talks face a fundamental barrier: Russia's policy of never negotiating territories it claims as its own.
No current prospects for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, says Zelenskyy’s adviser
Moscow remains unwilling to engage in genuine peace talks unless pressured, Mykhailo Podoliak said, as speculation grows about Trump’s plans to end the war.
Trump’s Ukraine envoy plans January trip to Kyiv, other European capitals
The envoy's itinerary, which notably excludes Moscow, may indicate a strategy that prioritizes engagement with Ukraine and other European allies in the initial stages of peace efforts.
Russia could stop war any moment but chooses not to, says Ukrainian ambassador
Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova dismisses Russian ceasefire proposals as dishonest, noting Moscow could end its invasion immediately but continues launching thousands of strikes against Ukrainian cities.
Ukrainian army lost 43,000 soldiers since Russia’s full-scale invasion began, Zelenskyy reveals
The President says 370,000 soldiers were wounded, with half returning to combat. Earlier US President-elect Trump claimed Ukraine's "ridiculous" losses of 400,000 soldiers.
Experts urge Trump to ramp up pressure on Putin before any peace talks
FP analysts urge the US President-elect to weaken Russia's position by ramping up military aid to Ukraine, targeting Russian economics, and reinforcing NATO.
CNN: Ukrainian troops hold ground in Kursk despite mounting pressure
Their efforts are vital for future peace talks, maintaining territorial leverage amid relentless and costly Russian attacks, CNN says.
Trump sought Russophile Orbán’s advice on Ukraine after winning election, RFE/RL sources say
RFE/RL says the US President-elect has several phone conversations with the Hungarian PM.
CNN: Trump team plans to condition US aid on Ukraine’s peace talks with Russia
Trump officials plan to force Ukraine into "peace" talks by tying US aid to negotiations and delaying NATO membership, raising sovereignty concerns.
Russia offers largest yet 630-for-630 POW swap to Ukraine
The Russian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson reportedly announced this, stating that Russia leaves it to Ukraine to decide which Russian military personnel to include in exchanges.
Czech intelligence chief warns against weak peace in Ukraine
If Ukraine accepts weak peace terms with Russia, it poses a strategic threat to Central and Eastern Europe, says Michal Koudelka.
Poland seeks UK, France support to secure Ukraine to prevent Kyiv’s concessions under Trump
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk plans to meet with European leaders, including those from the UK and France, aiming to prevent potential concessions to Russia in a Trump-brokered peace deal.
Kremlin denies Putin-Trump phone call reported by WP took place
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry denied another part of WP's report that Ukraine was allegedly informed of the call beforehand. Trump's team said they don't comment on "private calls."
WSJ: Trump team considers forcing Ukraine to suspend NATO bid for 20 years
The President-elect’s team reportedly considers asking Ukraine to defer NATO plans as part of a strategy to end Russia's war.
RFE/RL: Document reveals Russia’s initial capitulation terms for Ukraine, dated 11 days into full-scale invasion
Russia demands Ukraine slash its army, declare neutrality, recognize occupied regions, lift sanctions, and make Russian an official language.