Trump claims Moscow is ready for his ceasefire while Kyiv resists, as Russia targets Ukraine with missiles
The US President sympathized with Russian military losses, blaming Zelenskyy for refusing to accept his peace demands.
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Ukraine “willing to give up 20% of its land,” senior US official claimed talking to NYP
The US expects Russia and Ukraine to respond to a peace deal within days.
ISW: White House refuses economic deals with Russia without ceasefire
Russia rejects Trump’s March ceasefire plan, continues recruitment, and holds to non-negotiable demands including regime change in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy accuses Vance of siding with Putin, Vance rejects claim
The Ukrainian President accused the US VP of “justifying Putin’s actions,” Vance claims it's “absurd,” since the US allegedly keeps supporting Ukraine.
US House Democrats introduce Ukraine support bill amid Trump’s Russia stance
The bill includes aid for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, challenging Trump's conciliatory approach toward Moscow
Politico: Starmer’s diplomatic heavyweight works to repair Trump-Zelenskyy relations
Jonathan Powell has helped Ukraine and the US draft a ceasefire proposal, fostering communication after a difficult Trump-Zelenskyy meeting.
Opinion: Intelligence sharing proves more vital than weapons for Ukraine’s survival
Former NATO commander James Stavridis wrote on Bloomberg that Trump's recent cutoff caused casualties, despite subsequent ceasefire talks and renewed cooperation.
Ukraine accepts US-proposed 30-day ceasefire plan with Russia, calling it “beginning of path toward a just peace,” Ukraine’s FM says
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha described a newly agreed ceasefire plan as "the beginning of the path toward a just peace" not "a frozen conflict."
NATO chief voices cautious optimism on US-Ukraine discussions
Speaking alongside Rutte, Polish President Duda urged Ukraine and the US to finalize an agreement on the mineral deal.
“Wrong President to try this with” — Waltz on Zelenskyy’s approach to Trump at White House meeting
"Zelenskyy is used to hearing 'as long as it takes,' 'as much as it takes,' from Biden, but this is a new president," Waltz said to Fox News.
Zelenskyy rejects to recognize US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia excluding Ukraine
"Ukraine considers any negotiations about Ukraine without Ukraine as having no result," the Ukrainian President told journalists.
Talks with Trump team may begin in early February, says Ukrainian parliamentary leader
The development comes after President-elect Trump's promise to end the war and announcement to arrange a call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to discuss a potential meeting.
Austin: Russia relying on N. Korea, Iran as war costs mount
Pentagon chief added that in order to hold its gains in Ukraine Russia would need "substantial forces."
Blinken: Front line in Ukraine unlikely to shift significantly
"If there's a ceasefire, then, in Putin's mind, the ceasefire is likely to give him time to rest, to refit, to reattack," he told The New York Times.
Biden administration proposes canceling $4.65 billion of Ukraine’s economic aid loan
It seeks congressional approval to forgive $4.65 billion of Ukraine’s economic aid debt, with minimal opposition expected.
Foreign Affairs: Kyiv must show president-elect Russian victory harms his interests
Ukraine seeks to sustain US support under Trump, leveraging past strategies while bolstering alternative partnerships and domestic defense capabilities.
Zelenskyy congratulates Trump on “historic landslide” US presidential victory in “excellent” phone call
Ukraine's President emphasizes the importance of US leadership globally and says they agree to maintain dialogue and cooperation.
Trump, Vance, Johnson claim Zelenskyy favors Democrats
House Speaker Mike Johnson alleges that President Zelenskyy interfered in US elections during his Pennsylvania visit, "designed to help Democrats," despite a similar Republican meeting in Utah earlier.