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Kremlin Agrees to Pause Airstrikes on Kyiv Until Sunday

Donald Trump said he had asked Vladimir Putin to “not fire into Kyiv and the various towns for a week” due to the “extreme cold.”

Zelensky Criticizes ‘Fragmented’ Europe’s Inaction on Defense at Davos

He lamented a lack of progress to end the war, comparing Davos and other high-level meetings to the film “Groundhog Day.”

Putin Thanks Trump for ‘Board of Peace’ Invite Ahead of Ukraine Talks

The Russian president suggested Moscow could be prepared to pay the steep fee required for permanent membership in the initiative.

Trump’s Greenland Threats Overshadow Ukraine War at Davos

Still, the war and its economic fallout will remain high on the agenda at the gathering of world leaders.

Putin Invited to Join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

The Kremlin said it was studying the details of the initiative and hoped to discuss them further with the Trump administration.

‘Only Russia Can Stop It’: Moscow Taunts Europe, Denmark Over Trump’s Greenland Plans

Some officials joked that Europe should react to a U.S. seizure of Greenland like it responded to Russia's annexation of Crimea.

Trump Says He Doesn't Believe Ukraine Struck Putin Residence

Trump said that "something" happened near Putin's residence, but U.S. officials did not believe it had been targeted by Kyiv.

Trump Says Ukraine Deal Closer But No Breakthrough in Talks

While Zelensky had traveled to Florida to refine the final details of a peace proposal, the issue of the Donbas region remains unresolved.

The Biggest Stories From Russia in 2025

From stalled peace efforts to mobile internet blackouts and the blocking of Roblox, 2025 has been yet another eventful — and turbulent — year.

Trump Says Ukraine Peace Deal Closer Than Ever Before

The U.S. president said he had "very long and very good" talks with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders.

Kremlin Says It Has Not Discussed Zelensky Election Comments With U.S.

Zelensky said Tuesday he was prepared to hold elections within three months, pending U.S. and European security guarantees.

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Trump’s Ukraine Peace Push Was Always a Naked Cash Grab

Trump's willingness to “bring Russia’s $2 trillion economy in from the cold” is a willingness to sacrifice Ukraine and undermine U.S. interests.

Trump Says He Believes Russia Wants Peace Even as Putin Vows to Take All of Donbas

The U.S. president also said that he thought Kyiv should have agreed to a ceasefire with Moscow during his first meeting with Zelensky in February.

Witkoff and Kushner Meet With Putin to Discuss Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan

Trump's special envoy and son-in-law are expected to personally seek Putin's buy-in on the White House's peace framework.

Russian State Media Stays Light on Coverage of U.S.-Backed Ukraine Peace Deal

Russian officials meanwhile voiced little interest in budging on their earlier hardline demands for ending the war.

Witkoff Advised Kremlin Official on Ukraine Deal and Trump – Bloomberg

Witkoff reportedly told Ushakov that Putin should flatter Trump over the Gaza ceasefire and say "that you respect that he is a man of peace."

Trump Blasts Ukraine for ‘Zero Gratitude’ to U.S. as Talks Start

Trump’s shot at Ukraine and U.S. allies reflected the Republican’s annoyance over the war, which Russia began.

Ukraine, U.S. to Start Talks in Switzerland on Trump's Plan to End War

Zelensky was also holding phone calls with European counterparts, as he promised to work around the clock to ensure the final peace agreement protects...

Belarus Pardons 31 Ukrainians Under Lukashenko-Trump Pact

In exchange, Washington partly lifted sanctions on Belarus' state carrier Belavia, allowing it to service and buy parts for its fleet, which includes Boeing...

Trump Says Zelensky 'Will Have to Like' Ukraine Peace Plan Ahead of Nov. 27 Deadline

The U.S. leader urged Ukraine to accept his administration's plan aimed at ending the war with Russia by ceding territory.

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