CNN: Trump’s peace offer to Russia on Ukraine could be too generous, may still not satisfy Putin
Trump's negotiation tactics with Russia reveal fundamental misunderstanding of Putin's motives and geopolitical versus business negotiations.
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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1155: Zelenskyy reminds Trump of own 2018 Crimea Declaration that rejected Russia’s annexation
Peace talks in London faltered after Ukraine refused to recognize Crimea as Russian. Zelenskyy reminded Trump of his own 2018 Crimea Declaration which affirmed that Washington does not and will not accept Russia’s claim to Crimea.
Russia claims readiness to end war if Kyiv cedes four “disputed” oblasts
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Ukraine must abandon occupied Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, which Russia claims as its own territories.
Zelenskyy reminds Trump of 2018 Crimea Declaration that contradicts his recent stance
The document, enacted during Donald Trump's first presidency, formally rejected Russia's annexation of Crimea.
Trump pressures Zelenskyy to accept peace deal that recognizes Crimea as Russian
The US president claimed that Ukraine has "no cards to play" and suggested Zelenskyy faces a choice between immediate peace or continuing the war that could result in losing "the entire country."
Russia destroys key energy facility in Kherson, leaving civilians without power
The attack, which included both artillery and drone strikes, continued for more than 24 hours and resulted in the complete destruction of infrastructure essential to the city's power grid.
Trump: Ukraine and Russia to make deal this week, start doing big business with US
US President also wrote, "The Golden Rule of negotiation and success: whoever has the gold makes the rules."
WSJ: Trump’s advisors torn between Russia’s intentions and US approach to it
Trump currently sides with an advisor who claims Russia is "open to peace," while other advisors point to recent Russian missile attacks on civilians and unwavering demands to control four Ukrainian oblasts.
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.
“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."
Trump: “at some point you just have to put up or shut up” when commenting Ukraine-Russia peace talks
The US president said that the negotiations are "going fine." These remarks follow a four-hour meeting in Russia between Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Putin.
ISW: Russia resists territorial compromises in future peace talks
Russian authorities are intensifying efforts to extract concessions from the US in ongoing bilateral negotiations, further delaying progress toward a peace.
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."
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister: Russian demands for peace mask plan to destroy Ukraine as in 2022
Russia's attempts to limit Ukraine's armed forces, restrict defense partnerships, and block NATO membership represent a coordinated effort to render Ukraine vulnerable to future aggression, according to Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
Trump acknowledges Russia possibly delays peace deal
US President drew parallels between Putin's negotiation tactics and his own business approach of staying engaged without fully committing to an agreement.
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.
US, Russia to release joint statement on Kyiv-Moscow Black Sea ceasefire
The US and Russia are set to release a statement on a Black Sea ceasefire, possibly reviving a grain deal that Ukraine doesn't need, and protecting Russia’s Black Sea fleet.
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.
“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.
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.
