Trump claims after phone calls Putin and Zelenskyy want to peace deal
After speaking with Putin and Zelenskyy, Trump wrote on social media that he sees "a good opportunity to end the war" in Ukraine.
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Zelenskyy to Trump: Putin pretends to want peace because he’s “afraid of you”
In response, Trump told Zelenskyy he could be right, but ''we will know soon,'' according to sources.
German Chancellor on US-Russia negotiations: We will never accept a dictated peace
''Nothing about Ukraine without the Ukrainians and nothing about Europe without the Europeans,'' the chancellor said.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejects suggestions of early concessions to Putin
Hegseth noted that it is a recognition of the hard power realities on the ground after a lot of ''investment in sacrifice'' by the Ukrainians.
NATO chief: Alliance did not promise Ukraine membership as result of any peace talks
The NATO Secretary-General noted that security assurances which can make sure that Russia will never attack Ukraine again can take many forms.
Top EU official: Any agreement concluded without Ukraine and EU is doomed to fail
Kaja Kallas compared the situation to negotiations in 1938, which led to appeasement and did nothing to prevent another war from taking place in Europe.
Trump refuses to call Ukraine an equal participant in peace talks
Donald Trump suggested Ukraine should accept territorial losses to achieve "peace with Russia."
Putin uncommitted to any compromises in talks to end war – ISW
Russia's insistence on addressing NATO expansion as a "root cause" of the Ukraine war signals an uncompromising position in future talks, ISW reports.
Kyiv may consider swapping seized Russian territory for occupied lands of Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
His claims come as Ukrainian forces expand their control in the Russian region, recently capturing villages near Sudzha
Trump claims Ukraine “essentially agreed” to give US access to its rare earth minerals
Trump insisted that US access to Ukraine’s resources must be guaranteed, regardless of possible peace talks with Russia, citing America’s alleged $300 billion contribution.
Trump advisor: Europe must take lead in security guarantees for Ukraine
Trump's National Security Adviser emphasized that Europe must ''own this conflict'' while the US looks to recoup military aid costs through resource partnerships with Ukraine.
Zelenskyy: I’m ready to negotiate with Putin as long as US and Europe will not abandon Ukraine
Ukraine's head of state also noted that the currently occupied territories will be returned to Ukraine in due time ''when Russia is weak.''
NATO chief Rutte: New treaty between Ukraine and Russia must prevent future Russian aggression
Rutte said that a potential treaty should ensure that Putin realizes ''we should not try to take another square kilometer of Ukraine ever again.''
ISW: Putin’s rejection of Zelenskyy’s legitimacy sets the stage for Russia to violate any future agreements
Putin's false claims about Ukrainian law set conditions for Russia to break future agreements, according to a new ISW analysis.
Putin claims Ukraine’s collapse without Western aid, Zelenskyy accuses him of prolonging war
During a state TV interview, Putin claimed that Zelenskyy is "illegitimate" for negotiations and once again accused former British PM Boris Johnson of derailing the Istanbul peace talks in 2022. Zelenskyy responded that Putin just aims to make the war "endless."
Zelenskyy insists Ukraine must be central to any Russia peace talks
Ukraine's President wants Ukraine - as a future EU member - the US, EU, and Russia at the peace talks table.
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.
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.