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US envoy calls Putin meeting “compelling,” says peace hinges on “five territories”

Following his almost five hour meeting with Putin, Steve Witkoff revealed that the discussions centered on the disputed "five territories" and restrictions on Ukraine's NATO aspirations.

byVira Kravchuk

US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, former US President Joe Biden.

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“It’s Biden’s war, not mine”: Trump blames Biden, Zelenskyy for war Russia started

He once again claimed that the war in Ukraine "would never have happened" if the 2020 election hadn't been "RIGGED."

byVira Kravchuk

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China claims to probe reports of its citizens fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Ukrainian forces captured two Chinese nationals fighting alongside Russian troops in Donetsk Oblast, with Zelenskyy claiming that this reflects Putin's intent to prolong the war despite peace talks.

byVira Kravchuk

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi claimed that Russia's planned offensive against the Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts "has actually already begun."

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Ukraine military chief: Russia already began new offensive in eastern regions despite peace talks

Oleksandr Syrskyi said in an interview for Lb.ua that Russia increased offensive actions in Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts with a goal to establish buffer zones there.

byVira Kravchuk

Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and US President Donald Trump (right).

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Allies face Trump’s new tariffs while Russia gets diplomatic pass amid Ukraine peace talks

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended Trump's decision on ABC News, saying the administration didn't want to "throw something new into the negotiations right in the middle of them while they affect so many lives."

byVira Kravchuk

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ISW: Ukraine-Russia ceasefire unlikely within three-week timeline

The Kremlin refused to implement the agreed Black Sea ceasefire until Western powers provide concessions on banking sanctions, while Russian officials continue to accuse "almost the entire European West" of prolonging the war.

byVira Kravchuk

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Trump rejects Putin’s plan for UN-led interim government in Ukraine

"Ukraine is a constitutional democracy and its governance is determined by the Constitution and the Ukrainian people," emphasized State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce.

byVira Kravchuk

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1132: Ukraine commemorates Bucha massacre victims, while Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Russian oil if ceasefire deadline not met

Ukrainian and European officials commemorated the third anniversary of Bucha's liberation while Ukraine announced it has identified 2,500 Russian soldiers who participated in the town's brutal occupation. President Zelenskyy linked the Bucha massacre to Russia's broader pattern of destruction, contrasting "our European system, in which human life and dignity matter" with Russia's. Finnish President Alexander Stubb indicated 20 April could be a suitable date for a ceasefire following a seven-hour meeting with Trump. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Foreign Minister warned that Russian peace demands mask plans to leave Ukraine vulnerable to future aggression.

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Poll: Overwhelming majority of Ukrainians reject surrender even if US aid ceases

82% of Ukrainians stated they would continue resistance against Russian aggression even if US support completely disappeared, while 79% also find Russian demands for a ceasefire categorically unacceptable.

byVira Kravchuk

On 24 March, US and Russian officials held talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, aimed at reaching a Black Sea maritime ceasefire agreement.

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US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia pursue Black Sea maritime ceasefire as drone strikes from both sides continue

The negotiations took place behind closed doors in Riyadh, with journalists requested to leave the hotel premises.

byVira Kravchuk

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Kellogg: Zelenskyy “learned his lesson” that Trump “completely different” from Biden

US Special Representative for Ukraine claimed that despite explicit warnings, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy "made a mistake by playing to the audience" when the press entered during his 28 February Oval Office meeting with President Trump.

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Special Representative of the US President for Ukraine Kit Kellog

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“Like a cage fight”: US envoy Kellog compares Ukraine-Russia war to exhausted fighters, Trump to “referee”

Kit Kellog, Special Representative of the US President for Ukraine, told ABC news that Russian and Ukrainian representatives will be kept in separate rooms during upcoming negotiations in Saudi Arabia on 24 March.

byVira Kravchuk

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Trump reveals date and agenda for next Putin call

The US President confirmed he will speak directly with Russian President on 18 March, focusing on efforts to secure a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine that Kyiv has already accepted.

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The Hill: Republican senators urge Trump to reconsider Ukraine aid pause, saying it helps Putin

"It's the Ukrainians who are shedding blood," said one of the senators, warning that the battlefield situation could deteriorate rapidly within months without American support.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump.

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Trump claims Ukraine “more difficult” to negotiate with than Russia after he cut US aid

"I think we're doing very well with Russia. But right now, they're bombing the hell out of Ukraine. I'm finding it more difficult, frankly, to deal with Ukraine. And they don't have the cards," Trump stated.

byVira Kravchuk

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Zelenskyy holds firm on not giving up territory, while Trump’s advisor pushes concessions

The Ukrainian president highlighted that there is still "a long way to go" to end the war, creating tension with the Trump administration's push for a quicker resolution.

byVira Kravchuk

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Final Ukraine-US deal on minerals won’t be signed without security guarantees, PM says [updated]

President Zelenskyy is expected to travel to Washington as early as 28 February to potentially finalize the deal.

byVira Kravchuk

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“Discussions going pretty well”: Trump says US scheduled meetings with both Ukraine and Russia

"If the plan is just a ceasefire and elections, it is a failed plan - Putin won’t be intimidated by just those two things," wrote Zelenskyy's communications advisor, commenting Kellogg's proposals.

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Russian President Putin in an interview with state broadcaster Russia-1 on 28 January.

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Putin claims Ukraine’s collapse without Western aid, Zelenskyy accuses him of prolonging war

During a state TV interview, Putin claimed that Zelenskyy is "illegitimate" for negotiations and once again accused former British PM Boris Johnson of derailing the Istanbul peace talks in 2022. Zelenskyy responded that Putin just aims to make the war "endless."

byVira Kravchuk