“If Trump wants our minerals, we want F-35s”—Ukrainian soldiers aren’t buying America’s deal
Washington and Kyiv are finalizing a deal on rare earth minerals, but Ukrainian soldiers aren’t convinced they’re getting a fair trade.
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The peace trap: Five ways Putin wins if Ukraine freezes the war
Ukrainian politicians and experts—who have faced Russian tactics for over a decade—warn that Trump’s push to freeze the war would hand Putin exactly what he wants: time to regroup, rearm, and prepare for a larger offensive.
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.
Zeit: US, Russia to hold second meeting behind Ukraine, EU’s backs today
Russian and US delegations will meet in Saudi Arabia's capital, continuing talks that began with their foreign ministers on 18 February, per Die Zeit.
Trump says he may visit Moscow, not on 9 May but “within weeks”
The US President said he would consider visiting Moscow "at the appropriate time" "if this all gets settled down."
US special envoy: We’re close to peace deal on Russo-Ukrainian War, concessions must be made
The US envoy also noted that Russia's war against Ukraine ''was provoked'' due to talks of Ukraine joining NATO.
Treat Ukraine’s fight as our own, 600+ leaders urge West on invasion’s 3rd anniversary
Signatories including Ukraine's former president argue that the West's own security and values are on the line in Ukraine, demanding to double down against the Kremlin
UNGA to consider dueling resolutions on Russia’s war: US proposal vs. Ukraine-supported draft
Kyiv criticizes the US draft for diminishing Moscow's responsibility for the invasion, as Ukraine leads a collective resolution demanding Russia's withdrawal.
Ukraine-US teams work until dawn on minerals deal as Waltz confident Zelenskyy will sign soon
After all-night talks, Ukraine and the US continue negotiations as Waltz insists Zelenskyy will sign soon.
Trump claims Zelenskyy not important to be at negotiations and has “no cards”
Meanwhile, Zelenskyy insists Ukraine must be included in peace talks and security guarantees established beforehand.
Reuters: Russia may trade frozen $ 300 billion for Ukraine peace deal – but with a catch
Russia may agree to use its frozen sovereign assets to help rebuild Ukraine—but only if occupied territories receive a third of the funds, sources say.
France and UK face historic choice as Trump signals Ukraine abandonment
As America retreats from Ukraine, Europe's nuclear powers stand at a crossroads. France and Britain's decision could determine whether Ukraine faces Russia alone or benefits from the same nuclear deterrence that maintained peace during the Cold War.
Trump claims Russia “has the cards” in Ukraine peace talks
The US President's explanation for his claim is because it has "taken a lot of territory."
“Keep calm and don’t blink first,” experts warn Ukraine as US-Russia talks begin
As the Munich Conference revealed a shifting geopolitical reality, Ukraine remains strikingly calm. Analysts say Kyiv should stick to this approach in peace talks, as Trump's strategy hinges on high-stakes consequences: whichever side—Russia or Ukraine—refuses to negotiate will face severe repercussions.
International Democrat Union condemns state sanctions against Ukrainian opposition leader Poroshenko
International Democrat Union condemns sanctions against former President Poroshenko, calling the move politically motivated suppression while French officials also express concern for Ukraine's unity.
British MPs call for debate on Ukraine peacekeeping force
Earlier, UK PM Starmer said Britain is "ready and willing" to deploy its troops in Ukraine.
NATO chief: Europe ready to step up to lead Ukraine security guarantees
Rutte's statement comes after an emergency summit of several EU leaders amid fears that US President Trump may exclude Europe from talks to end the Russo-Ukrainian war.
Ceasefire without security guarantees will fail like Minsk agreements, Macron warns
The French President's comments come ahead of direct US-Russia talks on Ukraine, from which both Ukraine and the EU have been sidelined.
At Munich, Zelenskyy bets on European army as Ukraine’s plan B
With transatlantic ties strained, Kyiv is pushing for deeper European defense cooperation, arguing that Ukraine’s battle-tested military should anchor the continent’s security.
Russia’s last “Ukraine peace deal” led to Europe’s biggest war since WWII. Here’s why this one could be worse.
Moscow isn’t just negotiating—it’s setting the stage. Behind closed doors, familiar tactics are at play, and the consequences could reshape Europe’s future once again.
