Zelenskyy accuses Russia of “playing games” with Trump — and names the one thing that would actually hurt Putin
It's not battlefield weapons. It's cutting Moscow's revenues funding Russia's war machine, he told FT.
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10,000 troops in Lviv won’t stop Russia — Western soldiers need to be deployed where real threat is, says Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy says peacekeepers belong near the front.
Oreshnik missile lands near Ukraine-Poland border—now Warsaw weighs nukes
Poland's president was asked about Moscow's reaction to nuclear plans. His answer dismissed the concern.
Russia’s election demand for Ukraine comes with a catch — only a pro-Kremlin result will do, ISW says
Moscow uses the "illegitimate government" claim to insist on controlling Ukraine's politics. ISW warns the US must lock in security guarantees before any territory deal to prevent Russia from rejecting them after Ukraine has already committed to concessions.
“Putin does not live like ordinary people”: Russian ruler consults more with Tsar Peter and Empress Catherine than with any living person — Zelenskyy at Munich
Zelenskyy: Putin "may see himself as a tsar, but in reality he is a slave to war.
Europe can defend Ukraine or face Russia alone. There is no third option.
Three years of Ukrainian sacrifice bought Europe time. Europe is spending it on excuses.
US signals readiness to ratify Ukraine security deal in Congress, Sybiha says
First time in Ukraine's history that legally binding framework is being pursued.
Zelenskyy says war could end by summer — but only under one condition that depends entirely on US
Russia launches drones instead of a response to peace. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Kyiv has…
Reuters: Ukraine’s foreign minister says “only Trump can stop the war” as peace talks gain momentum
Kyiv wants to lock in Washington's commitments before US midterm election politics drain the process
Reuters: US pushes Ukraine toward a March peace deal with Russia and unrealistic May elections
The Witkoff-Kushner negotiating team has pressed Kyiv to move fast, warning that Trump will have less political capital for a deal as congressional midterms approach, according to sources familiar with the talks.
Not another Minsk, not another Budapest: NATO chief promises Ukraine different kind of security guarantees
The Budapest Memorandum from the 1990s promised Ukraine security in exchange for giving up nuclear weapons; the Minsk accords promised ceasefires with Russia in 2014 and 2015—both failed spectacularly.
FT: Washington links Ukraine security deal to Donbas withdrawal
A senior Ukrainian official told the Financial Times that Washington "stops each time the security guarantees can be signed."
Russia invokes mysterious “Anchorage formula”, as trilateral Ukraine talks begin in Abu Dhabi
Moscow demands all of Donbas, citing alleged Trump-Putin August agreement
Zelenskyy: Security deal ready to sign, but Donbas remains key sticking point
Talks on territorial question move to Abu Dhabi
Trump hails “very good” talks with Zelenskyy in Davos, but key documents are still in limbo. As well as Russia’s desire for peace
Expected signatures didn't happen.
Zelenskyy skips Davos, stays home to manage energy crisis
Security guarantees and air defense could still prompt trip.
Pick US? Lose intelligence. Pick EU? Lose Patriots. Ukraine trapped by Greenland dispute, as Russia’s killings continue every day
"What if we 'fell out' with Americans and next day they made deal with Denmark?" the expert asks.
“US security guarantees became awkward”: Greenland dispute is eroding international law’s deterrent function for Ukraine
Territorial claims normalized. Reparations uncertain.
1939 Poland lesson: Harvard historian says Ukraine’s guarantees depend on whether Russia believes West would actually fight
Europe may take risk. The US probably won't.
“Must be of historic significance”: Zelenskyy orders to finalize US security guarantees deal, as Russia stays silent on “fair peace”
On 12 January, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed the finalization of a document outlining security guarantees from the…