Russian President Vladimir Putin says the US-backed Ukraine peace plan could be a “basis” for negotiation—but only if Kyiv withdraws from all territories Moscow claims. As Washington pushes new proposals and European leaders voice alarm, the Kremlin doubles down on threats to seize more land by force.
US President Donald Trump says he will only meet Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy once a Ukraine peace deal is in its “final stages,” as US envoys head to Moscow and Kyiv to narrow the remaining points of contention. Momentum is building, but major geopolitical hurdles remain.
Donald Trump’s confidential 28-point Russia-Ukraine peace plan, quietly circulated among allies, has leaked. The explosive document outlines territorial concessions, NATO rollbacks, sanctions relief for Russia and a controversial Ukraine neutrality pledge—sparking global alarm and fierce political debate.
Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed a test of the Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile, reigniting global arms race concerns. Former U.S. President Donald Trump called for renewed U.S.–Russia talks on nuclear stability amid growing geopolitical tension.
Donald Trump denied a report claiming the U.S. approved Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles to strike inside Russia. His remarks follow the collapse of planned talks with Vladimir Putin and new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil giants.
The US has imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies — Rosneft and Lukoil — following Moscow’s nuclear drills and collapse of a planned summit with President Vladimir Putin. Washington says the firms finance Russia’s war in Ukraine and urged allies to join in cutting off Kremlin revenue.
Donald Trump’s hopes for a face-to-face summit with Vladimir Putin have stalled as key disagreements on Ukraine persist. Here’s what went wrong and why the ceasefire talks are at a standstill.
The surprise phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, arranged mid-flight before Zelensky’s Washington visit, constitutes a major curveball for Kyiv. This article analyses its strategic impact, the Tomahawk missile debate, the looming Budapest summit, and what it all means for Ukraine’s hopes for renewed U.S. support.
Poland has shot down multiple Russian drones that violated its airspace during Moscow’s massive aerial attack on Ukraine, calling the incursion “an act of aggression.” The incident marks the first time Poland, a NATO member, has used weapons to intercept Russian drones, raising fears of escalation across Europe.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned Ukraine that Moscow will achieve all its objectives militarily if no peace deal is reached. Speaking in China after a military parade, Putin said he was open to talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky but only under Moscow’s conditions. His remarks come as US President Donald Trump intensifies efforts to broker peace while Western allies pledge fresh support for Kyiv.