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Trump Acknowledges Putin Not Ready to End Ukraine War – WSJ

It marks a notable departure for Trump, who has repeatedly said he believed his Russian counterpart was genuinely interested in peace.

Putin Jokes About Occupying Ukraine’s Sumy Region

Media reported earlier that Russian negotiators had threatened to seize the Sumy and Kharkiv regions during direct peace talks last week.

Putin Makes First Trip to Kursk Region Since Russian Army Expelled Ukrainian Forces

The Kremlin leader met with pro-government volunteers, the acting regional governor and toured the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant during the visit.

Rubio Says Trump Has Offered No 'Concession' to Putin

The U.S. secretary of state rejected criticism over the administration's Ukraine policy at a Senate hearing.

Trump and Putin Shared ‘Warm’ Memories of Russia-U.S. Alliance in WWII, Kremlin Official Says

“Trump remembers this brotherhood in arms and said with regret that our countries are... no longer together,” Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said.

No ‘Real Concessions’: Putin Used Trump Call to Delay, Not End Ukraine War, Experts Say

Experts said Putin aims to avoid engaging seriously in peace talks while trying not to alienate Trump.

Trump Says Russia and Ukraine to ‘Immediately Start’ Ceasefire Talks After Putin Call

The Russian president called the phone conversation, which lasted over two hours, “meaningful, frank and very useful.”

Trump Says He Will Call Putin and Zelensky on Monday

The U.S. president, who said he will also speak to "various members" of NATO, expressed hope that the calls would lead to a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Putin-Zelensky Meeting Possible After ‘Agreements’ Reached

Top spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the two sides need to achieve "certain results in the form of agreements" before a face-to-face meeting.

Behind the Diplomatic Curtain: Why Putin Refused to Meet Zelensky in Istanbul

Putin's disdain for the Ukrainian leader, coupled with Kyiv's unwillingness to capitulate, make a Putin-Zelensky meeting impossible, sources said.

Putin Meets With Malaysian Prime Minister in Moscow

The Kremlin leader said the talks covered a “full range” of bilateral and international issues, resulting in “concrete plans” to deepen ties.

Trump Says He’s Ready to Attend Istanbul Talks, But Unsure If Putin Will Show Up

"I don't know that he would be there if I'm not there. We're going to find out," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Qatar.

‘Hey, Comrade Putin, Just Go’: Brazil’s Lula Urges Kremlin Leader to Join Istanbul Talks

“It costs me nothing to say, ‘Hey, comrade Putin, go to Istanbul and negotiate, come on,’” the Brazilian president said during a visit to China...

Putin Claims Russia Is Recruiting Nearly Twice as Many Soldiers as Ukraine

Speaking at a Kremlin meeting on economic development, Putin claimed that up to 60,000 people “volunteer” to join the Russian Armed Forces every month...

Why Does Putin Suddenly Want Direct Peace Talks With Ukraine?

Analysts say the proposed meeting plays to Russia’s advantage — but it could still backfire.

Zelensky Will Only Meet With Putin in Istanbul, Aide Says

Zelensky’s adviser Mykhaylo Podolyak said a lower-level “technical meeting” could take place if the Kremlin leader declines to attend.

What Prospects Are There for Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks in Istanbul?

Putin has proposed resuming negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul, three years after the two sides held failed talks in the Turkish city.

Kremlin Reiterates Putin’s Call for Istanbul Talks, But Remains Silent on Possible Zelensky Meeting

“Overall, we remain committed to a serious effort toward a long-term peaceful resolution,” spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

Iran Preparing for Putin Visit, Tehran Says

"Putin's trip to Tehran is currently being worked out, preparations are underway," an Iranian spokesperson told Russian state media.

Zelensky Offers to Meet Putin in Turkey ‘Personally’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he expected Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend peace talks in Turkey.

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