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.
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“We really should meet,” Putin says as Trump threatens new sanctions over Ukraine
Vladimir Putin said he’s ready to meet Donald Trump to discuss the war in Ukraine, following Trump’s threat of new sanctions and tariffs if Russia’s aggression continues.
Putin flatters Trump, says Ukraine war wouldn’t happen if his “victory wasn’t stolen” in 2020
The US President's team is planning a meeting with Putin to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war, with Trump urging swift talks and warning of new sanctions if the conflict persists.
Reality dawns: Trump’s 24h Ukraine vows meet Moscow
Donald Trump's promise to end the Ukraine war in 24 hours has vanished since his return to the White House. "Trump himself no longer believes in this," says Oleksandr Kraiev, Ukraine foreign policy expert.
“Make a deal”: Trump threatens Putin with tariffs, sanctions if war continues
"It's only going to get worse." US president demands Russia end "ridiculous war" in Ukraine
Trump claims Russia million soldiers, while Ukraine allegedly 700,000
Trump suggests Russian President Putin faces mounting pressure to seek diplomatic resolution.
ISW: Putin maintains demands for Ukraine’s full surrender
Russia's President claimed that any peace deal must "eliminate the root causes," which are basically Ukraine's independence, as per previous Russian claimes.
ISW: Russia signs strategic partnership with Iran amid military constraints
Russia and Iran signed a comprehensive partnership agreement that notably excludes mutual defense commitments, signaling Moscow's limited military capacity beyond Ukraine.
Ukraine’s FM: Russia’s morning attacks on Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia further prove Putin does not want peace
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga demanded increased pressure on Russia following a deadly missile attack on Kyiv.
Blinken: Trump administration could help Ukraine “negotiate good deal”
Any ceasefire agreement in Ukraine must include strong deterrence measures to prevent future Russian attacks, Secretary of State Blinken said on 16 Jan.
Trump to meet “quickly” with Putin post-inauguration
Trump commits to meeting Putin promptly after assuming office, prioritizing diplomatic efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war, per Reuters.
ISW: Putin maintains maximalist demands for Ukraine isolation and NATO withdrawal
Russia claims openness to diplomacy with Trump but maintains pre-invasion demands for Ukraine’s capitulation.
Putin’s victory in Ukraine would spell “existential danger” to US, Trump’s ex-OSCE envoy warns
Russia's goal is to render Ukraine a vassal state - the first step towards reassembling the old Russian Empire, says James Gilmore, who served as US Ambassador to OSCE during the first Trump administration.
Biden: Putin in tough shape, Ukraine has chance to prevail
Biden's statement follows the 10 January US and UK sanctions against Russian oil giants Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, which target Moscow's energy sector revenue streams.
ISW: Putin’s territorial demands make peace negotiations unsustainable
Russia maintains its demand for Ukraine to replace its government and cede territory while expressing openness to Western dialogue.
Donald Trump claims about plans to meet with Putin
The Kremlin has welcomed Donald Trump's initiative for diplomatic dialogue while confirming no specific meeting arrangements are yet in place.
No reason for Russia to stop in Ukraine if Putin thinks he is winning, US security expert warns
Military advances in Ukraine have convinced Russians they can maintain their offensive despite mounting losses, says Michael DiCianna, a research fellow at the Institute of World Politics.
ISW: Russian security officials urge Putin to escalate war in Ukraine
Sources within the Russian presidential administration report growing elite frustration over insufficient resources for the war in Ukraine, which led to high casualties for limited territorial gains
“Putin too old for peace deals. It is now or never for him in Ukraine,” US security expert says
At 71, Putin no longer has the luxury of playing the long game that marked his previous military campaigns in Ukraine, says Michael DiCianna, a research fellow at the Institute of World Politics.
Kellogg wants to broker Russia-Ukraine peace deal within 100 days of Trump inauguration
The special envoy to Ukraine and Russia nominee emphasizes Trump's commitment to ending the war through direct negotiations with both Putin and Zelenskyy.