Russia-Ukraine war to dominate Munich Security Conference, says US Secretary of State
"Trump wants that war to end. It would be in the interest of everybody for that war to end," Rubio stated.
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Reuters: US plans to urge European allies to purchase more US arms for Ukraine
"There are a lot of options out there," Kellogg told Reuters, also confirming that the previously Biden-approved shipments continue flowing into Ukraine.
Reuters: US funding freeze threatens probes into Russia’s war crimes
The Trump administration’s foreign funding freeze has stalled $89 million in US-backed Ukrainian projects, affecting war crimes probes, anti-corruption efforts, and prosecution reforms.
Reuters: Ukraine offers mineral partnership to US, not just “giving away” deposits
President Zelenskyy proposed a partnership that would give Americans priority access to minerals due to their biggest military aid, while warning that Moscow could share occupied resources with North Korea and Iran.
Kellogg: Trump ready to double down on Russian sanctions
Trump's envoy says pressure on Russia can't be military but economic and diplomatic, with negotiations requiring concessions from both Ukraine and Russia.
Zelenskyy claims ready to negotiate directly with Putin if “it’s only way to achieve peace”
Russia also expressed openness to negotiations while simultaneously questioning Zelenskyy's "legitimacy" as a president.
Trump’s peace deal for Ukraine is limited to a ceasefire – and it’s not even clear if Kyiv or Moscow are going to play ball
Trump's bold campaign promise of a swift peace deal dissolves into a basic ceasefire proposal that neither Putin nor Zelenskyy seems eager to embrace.
Rubio: US seeks to prevent Russia-Ukraine war from restarting in 2-4 years
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the Trump administration's goal of achieving a sustainable peace that prevents the war from reigniting in the near future.
New US State Secretary says both Ukraine and Russia should concede “something”
In his first statements after unanimous US Senate confirmation as Secretary of State, Marco Rubio emphasized the necessity of ending the Russia-Ukraine war through diplomatic channels.
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.
Yermak: Zelenskyy-Trump meeting to happen “very soon”
Ukrainian officials plan to initiate formal consultations with the Trump administration immediately following the inauguration ceremony, particularly regarding the battlefield situation.
Bloomberg: Trump team readies oil sanctions plan for Russia
The approach that Trump ultimately chooses is pivotal to the global oil market, in addition to the further development of the Russo-Ukrainian War
Trump’s State pick Rubio: time for Russia-Ukraine peace through “mutual concessions”
Speaking before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Rubio added that ending the war should become "the official position of the United States."
Ukraine faces pressure from US to lower military draft age
Current and incoming US administrations want Ukraine to lower the draft age to 18, a policy that would endanger the future demography situation.
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.
