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.
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Politico: Ukraine hopes Putin’s behavior will turn Trump against Russia
Trump and Ukraine differ sharply on ending the Russo-Ukrainian war, with conflicting views on what outcomes are realistic.
“Putin’s Hitler-Jugend.” Russia builds tomorrow’s army with stolen Ukrainian children, Yale lab reveals
Russian military recruiters visit facilities housing deported Ukrainian children, delivering combat readiness lectures while the Kremlin creates special quotas for orphans in cadet schools.
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.
“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.
