Putin Warns Ukraine: Peace Talks or Full Military Offensive Amid Trump’s Mediation Efforts

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.
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Putin Sees ‘Light at the End of the Tunnel’ in Trump Era as Relations Face Test Over Ukraine War

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Donald Trump as a "light at the end of the tunnel" for strained Russia-US ties, even as Trump set a two-week deadline for progress on Ukraine peace talks, warning of sanctions if Moscow stalls.
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Trump Gives 2 Weeks to Assess Russia-Ukraine Peace Prospects Amid Stalled Negotiations

US President Donald Trump has given a two-week deadline to assess whether Russia and Ukraine can move toward peace talks, after meeting both Putin and Zelensky. While Trump adopts a wait-and-see approach, deep divisions remain over security guarantees and territorial demands.
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Trump Moves to Broker Putin-Zelensky Peace Talks After White House Meeting

US President Donald Trump begins arranging a possible summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after high-stakes White House talks with European leaders. Security guarantees, territorial disputes, and peace prospects dominate discussions.
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Zelensky in Washington: Trump, European Leaders Push for Ukraine Peace Deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Donald Trump in Washington with European leaders to push for a quick end to the war with Russia. Can a peace deal be reached without land concessions?
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Trump-Putin Alaska Summit: Putin Demands Donbas, Trump Pushes Ukraine Toward Deal

At the Alaska summit, Vladimir Putin reportedly pressed Donald Trump to back a peace plan requiring Ukraine to cede Donbas in exchange for freezing front lines. Volodymyr Zelensky firmly rejected the proposal, raising tensions across Europe.
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Zelensky Rejects Putin’s Donbas Demand Ahead of Trump-Putin Alaska Summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vows not to cede Donbas to Russia, warning it would be a springboard for future offensives. His stance comes days before the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska.
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Trump Eyes Land Swap in High-Stakes Putin Summit to End Ukraine War

President Donald Trump proposes a potential Ukraine–Russia land swap ahead of his Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin, sparking fears in frontline towns and concerns across Europe.
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Zelensky Rejects Land Swap Ahead of Trump-Putin Alaska Peace Talks

Days before Trump and Putin meet in Alaska for high-stakes peace talks, Zelensky vows Ukraine will not cede territory to Russia, setting the stage for tense negotiations.
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Zelensky, Trump Push for Ukraine Ceasefire as Deadline Nears

Ukrainian President Zelensky and US President Trump held “productive” talks on a potential ceasefire with Russia, a $30B drone deal, and new sanctions, ahead of a key peace deadline.
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