Moscow bombs, Trump blames Kyiv, Putin smiles
As Ukrainians dig through rubble from 215 Russian missiles, Washington negotiates how quickly to hand Putin his trophy.
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CNN: Trump’s peace offer to Russia on Ukraine could be too generous, may still not satisfy Putin
Trump's negotiation tactics with Russia reveal fundamental misunderstanding of Putin's motives and geopolitical versus business negotiations.
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.
“Yes or we’re done.” JD Vance tells Ukraine and Russia to swap land now
As London talks falter, Vance says Ukraine and Russia must trade land to reach a peace deal.
London talks on Ukraine falter as top officials bow out
US Secretary Rubio’s last-minute withdrawal signaled a potential retreat from Trump’s promised peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv.
Trump’s plan: Give Putin Crimea, then watch the tanks roll toward Tallinn
Legitimize the annexation of Crimea, dismantle sanctions, and clear the path for Russian armor—straight into Europe’s quietest cities.
“Show us it’s real,” Zelenskyy warns as Putin’s Easter ceasefire begins with air raid sirens
Russia declared a 30-hour Easter ceasefire. Zelenskyy said Ukraine would hold fire—but only if Moscow does too.
Trump says Ukraine talks near turning point — “Nobody is playing me”
He warns the US may step back from negotiations if either side resists compromise.
JD Vance just teased “interesting things” on Ukraine peace talks
After back-to-back meetings with Italy’s prime minister, the Vice President hinted at new momentum in efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
“Not our war.” US may exit Ukraine peace talks if no breakthrough soon, Rubio warns
Washington's irritation with the lack of progress is clear, but the consequences of a potential US exit are harder to read.
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.
“When time is right.” Macron to lead Europe’s Putin talks on Ukraine, The Telegraph reveals
In 2022, the French President kept diplomatic channels open with Moscow longer than other leaders, cutting ties only when it became clear Putin wouldn't end the invasion.
Kremlin says “no plans” for Putin-Trump call as White House warns patience is limited
US Secretary of State cautions that Trump will not tolerate "endless talks" with Russia, urging Moscow to take real action.
“In some form.” Russia is now open to Western security guarantees for Ukraine —that’s never happened before
Putin’s envoy Dmitriev signals a major shift in Washington talks, suggesting Russia may accept Western security guarantees for Ukraine.
Putin just shot himself in the foot with his Black Sea diplomacy
Russia set its own trap by putting Black Sea ceasefire with Ukraine on the negotiation table.
“Ukraine must be on Europe’s side of the new Iron Curtain,” says Danish defense expert
Europe needs Ukraine on its side of a new continental divide to ensure its own security, warns Anders Puck Nielsen.
Trump wants Ukraine’s nuclear plants. In Kyiv, ex-minister sees “best of worst options”
Ukraine's former energy minister, Oleksiy Orzhel, warns that current Ukrainian law forbids the proposal but acknowledges that "what once seemed impossible has become more feasible."
US-Ukraine ceasefire talks begin in Saudi Arabia, focus on energy
Ukraine’s Defense Minister has confirmed that the negotiators have kicked off crucial talks in Riyadh.
Trump wants a Ukraine ceasefire by Easter – but Russia just killed a 5-year-old in Kyiv
Bloomberg reports the White House aims for a ceasefire by 20 April, but Russia's intensified drone attacks on Ukrainian cities undermine peace efforts.
Ukraine found a way around “the grain deal.” Now the US and Russia want to revive it
The Kremlin says next week’s US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia will include discussions on resuming the grain deal. However, Ukraine is no longer reliant on it.