9 reasons negotiations with Russia are utterly pointless
Despite over 200 rounds of negotiations since 2014, Russia continues to escalate its war against Ukraine, demonstrating it only sees talks as a means to force surrender.
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Putin wants to freeze war in Ukraine, claims NYT. Should we believe it?
Vladimir Putin has reportedly signaled a willingness for peace talks and softened his opposition to Ukraine joining NATO—a sharp turn from his past uncompromising stances.
Inews: UK, Russia engaged in secret talks for 18 months amid Ukraine war
The talks focused on nuclear and grain concerns, not on seeking peace in Ukraine
France decides to back Ukraine’s NATO bid – Le Monde
After a recent French Defense Council meeting in Paris on 12 June, France now favors the approach of…
Blinken warns against peace efforts that would reward Russian aggression – Reuters
On 2 June, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned against any peace initiatives that could help legitimize…
Kyiv invites Brazilian president to Ukraine “to understand nature of Russian aggression”
On 18 April, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Oleh Nikolenko, commented on Brazilian President Lula da Silva’s claimed efforts…
Ukraine to give Russia options to leave Crimea or face military action on peninsula – Ukrainian official
Ukraine’s plans to reclaim territories currently occupied by Russia, including Crimea, remain unchanged, Politico reports referring to the…
Despite claimed openness for peace talks, Russia still pursues maximalist goals – Canada’s intel
In its latest report based on the Canadian Forces Intelligence Command analysis, the Canadian Armed Forces say that Russia…
Russia trying to reintroduce false narrative that it is open for negotiations – ISW
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated on February 28 that Russian officials are open to negotiations to end the…
White House, Kremlin deny NZZ report that US proposed exchanging Ukrainian territory for peace (updated)
The White House has denied a report by Swiss NZZ that CIA Director William Burns offered Ukraine and…
Russo-Ukrainian war should doom the “5+2” negotiations on Moldova’s Transnistria
Keeping the 5+2 process alive must be deemed inconceivable after Russia’s re-invasion of Ukraine. Yet, some process-addicted diplomats…
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…
Putin did not say he is ready to negotiate with Ukraine, contrary to reporting – ISW
Vladimir Putin did not actually offer to negotiate with Ukraine in a 25 December TV interview, the Institute for…
Russian public support for the “special military operation” falling significantly, poll shows – British intel
The British Defense Ministry’s intelligence update published on 4 December says that an independent public opinion survey suggested…
Macron says new security architecture should give guarantees for Russia – Reuters
The West should consider how to address Russia’s need for security guarantees if President Vladimir Putin agrees to…
Russia likely wants West’s preemptive concessions offered it for entering negotiations with Ukraine – ISW
Russia is attempting to capitalize on the Western desire for negotiations to create a dynamic in which Western…
Over 50% of Russians support peaceful talks with Ukraine – Meduza
About 55% of Russians are in favor of peace negotiations with Ukraine, according to Meduza, the Russian independent…
“We need a victory, not a draw. If we allow Russia to pause, Putin will create a giant ticking bomb of a frozen conflict in Europe” — Ukraine’s MFA
It is the time to embrace the goal of Ukrainian victory and work toward it collectively rather than…
Peace cannot be “dictated” — Scholz
Addressing his words to Putin, German chancellor Olaf Scholz said at the SPD party conference that Putin must…
Russia seeking not peace but respite to restore combat capabilities – Zelenskyy
Russia is now trying to secure a short truce only to restore combat capabilities, so this is not…