Ukrainian journalist asks Trump’s envoy to his face whether he was disgusted to sit across from “international criminal” Putin. Witkoff wouldn’t answer directly
Earlier, Russia's FSB put a $400,000 bounty on Ukrainian journalist Dmytro Gordon.
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Ukraine put its own peace proposals on the table as two US envoys reached Kyiv for the first time
Security guarantees topped the Ukrainian list, and the day's diplomacy ran in consecutive sessions that widened to include three European governments' security chiefs.
Ukraine logged impacts at 11 sites while the American peace delegation was still in Moscow
The strike package mixed jet-powered attack drones, decoys, and cruise missiles across several oblasts.
Witkoff and Kushner to visit Kyiv and Moscow to revive peace talks as Russia ramps up attacks across Ukraine
The US envoys will meet Russian and Ukrainian leaders as Washington attempts to put peace talks back on track.
Two birthday calls: Zelenskyy thanked Trump for “every step from Javelins to Patriots.” Putin told Trump to make Zelenskyy come to Moscow
The Zelenskyy call lasted 35 minutes and produced a G7 meeting. The claimed Putin call lasted 55 minutes and produced another Witkoff trip.
Iranian foreign minister won’t deny Russia is feeding Tehran intelligence on American warships
Araghchi described Iran's partnership with Russia as "very good" and ongoing — hours after NBC cited sources saying Moscow has been providing Iran with location data on US forces.
Geneva talks hit impasse over Medinsky’s demands as Witkoff claims “meaningful progress”
The political track of US-brokered trilateral negotiations stalled on 17 February after Russia swapped its delegation chief for a Kremlin propagandist.
Trump envoy claims Ukraine peace talks down to “one issue,” heads to Moscow
Working groups to convene in Abu Dhabi as EU pledges support—but warns frozen assets won't be confiscated
Trump still claims Putin is “serious about peace” and downplays Russian strikes
At Mar-a-Lago, he drew a parallel between Russia’s deliberate bombing of homes and Ukraine’s hits on military fuel sites.
“Constructive” or “unconstructive”? US and Russia split on Miami talks
Putin's aide dismisses European and Ukrainian amendments to US peace plan.
Zelenskyy confirms Russia still demands all of Donbas in “peace” plan
The Ukrainian President firmly ruled out any territorial concessions, saying the country won’t recognize Russian control de jure or de facto.
Berlin talks show “progress” on Ukraine peace as EU scrambles to secure $220 bn loan
European unity faces dual threats as Italy joins Belgium in opposing a $220 billion loan plan using frozen Russian assets and territorial concessions remain disputed in peace negotiations.
Trump administration considers NATO Article 5-style guarantees for Ukraine, Axios source says
An Axios report cites a senior United States official describing a legally binding security proposal tied to a peace deal.
US peace proposal down to 20 points, anti-Ukrainian ideas cut, Zelenskyy says
Zelenskyy said the base of the plan remains the same, but openly anti-Ukrainian points have been removed.
Zelenskyy under US pressure to accept Trump “peace” plan fast, Axios says
Unnamed Ukrainian officials believe Trump’s advisers recently echoed Moscow’s demand that Kyiv surrender all of Donetsk Oblast.
US envoys are “playing a game” with Ukraine, Merz and Macron warn – Spiegel
Macron warned of possible territorial concession demands without security guarantees.
“Historic mistake”: EU warns Trump’s amnesty plan for Russia forgiving war crimes, including Bucha invites next aggression
EU commissioner condemns any deal that frees Russia from accountability for war crimes.
Why Europe cannot afford the illusion of peace
Call it what it is: the Putin–Trump plan demands Ukraine’s capitulation, not peace.
US and Ukraine report progress in Geneva peace consultations
Just before the meeting, Trump lashed out at Kyiv for allegedly showing “zero gratitude” toward the US.
Trump team meets top Putin envoy for three days in Miami — drafts secret Ukraine peace deal, Axios says
Kyiv remains sidelined, while Russian official Kirill Dmitriev said Trump’s envoy was receptive to Moscow’s position.