Five-hour talks in Moscow between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump’s envoys yield no compromise on Ukraine, raising European concerns over territorial concessions and U.S.-Russia economic ties, while plans emerge to use frozen Russian assets to support Kyiv
Kirill Dimitriev, Putin’s envoy, posted on X “productive,” next to a peace dove emoji on his account.
Putin went further, accusing European governments of being “supporters of war” and lacking any genuine peace agenda.
Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travel to Moscow as Washington refines its Ukraine peace framework, while Kyiv and Europe warn against any deal that meets Russia’s key demands
However and whenever the circle of blood closes, Ukraine will not be what it was, on a continent that is no longer what it was
Moscow accuses NATO of fueling tensions after the alliance’s top military officer suggested a “pre-emptive strike” could count as defensive action in response to hybrid threats
Greek-Russian relations appear fully ruptured, as Moscow believes Athens far exceeded acceptable limits in supporting Ukraine, disregarding long-standing ties
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
Mitsotakis: 'The inviolability of borders must be respected by all and that the need for strong Ukrainian armed forces cannot be negotiated'
Battered by nearly four years of war, Ukrainians don’t want to make big concessions to Moscow
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will hold a phone call with Russia’s Vladimir Putin on Monday to discuss reviving the Black Sea grain initiative and advancing peace efforts in Ukraine, signaling Turkey’s continued diplomatic mediation role
What happens to territory coveted by the Kremlin but not seized by Russia during the war is a major sticking point in any peace deal
EU leaders, including Kyriakos Mitsotakis, said progress is emerging in talks over a potential Ukraine peace plan, amid ongoing debate within Europe over what a viable settlement might look like
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will take part in an urgent EU videoconference as European leaders assess recent shifts in Ukraine-related diplomacy following competing proposals from the United States and Europe on ending the war
Senior U.S., Ukrainian and European officials are expected to convene in Geneva on November 23 for discussions on Washington’s draft peace plan—an initiative drawing growing scrutiny for terms seen as favorable to Moscow
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he had delivered his multi-point peace plan to Ukraine during an interview with American broadcaster Fox on Friday. Trump confirmed that the reported deadline—27 November—is accurate but added that “depending on how things go, if they go well, an extension could be granted.” Nevertheless, in his characteristic style, he insisted […]
Washington has warned it may limit intelligence and weapons supplies unless Kyiv agrees to a U.S.-brokered peace framework by next week, sources say, marking the toughest pressure yet on Ukraine since the war began
Leaked proposal reveals Ukraine would have to cede territory, while Russia would receive incentives
'Threats against sovereign states are automatically rejected', diplomatic sources in Athens later responded
European officials expressed concerns about any proposal negotiated without Ukraine