Russia, Ukraine and Trump

Kremlin told U.S. it didn't want Trump's Ukraine-Russia envoy at peace talks
Keith Kellogg “is a former American general, too close to Ukraine. Not our kind of person, not of the caliber we are looking for,” a Russian official told NBC News.
Trump’s dream of peace in Ukraine now must meet Russian reality
The ball is now in Russia’s court. But Russia excels at grabbing the ball, pocketing it and debating the rules of the game before claiming the ball has in fact been stolen clean from them by the other team.
Waltz: Russia, Ukraine peace deal likely to include Donbas region cession
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said Ukraine would likely have to cede some of its Donbas region to Russia if it wants a long-term peace deal. The comments, during an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity on Thursday night,
Russia says it's ready to discuss peace initiative on Ukraine with US as early as today
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Russia was ready to talk to the United States about a peace initiative discussed between the U.S. and Ukraine, and contacts could take place on Thursday.
Russia-Ukraine War Update for March 13: Moscow Reacts to Trump Peace Plan
A brief ceasefire would be "nothing more than a temporary respite for the Ukrainian military," a senior Kremlin aide said on Thursday.
How the Ukraine-Russia war is ramping up during peace talks
Ukrainian soldiers described facing 'human waves' of 'suicidal attacks' by North Korean soldiers drafted in by Russia
Trump national security director says ceding parts of Ukraine to Putin part of peace deal talks
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz admitted Thursday that a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia would probably involve the former giving up the Russian separatist-populated Donbas region. […]
Trump threatens sanctions on Russia, demands peace after major hits in Ukraine
President Donald Trump, who has been pushing to end the Russia-Ukraine war, is now considering imposing sanctions or tariffs on Moscow following an attack on Kyiv's energy infrastructure.
Trump's National Security Advisor says Ukraine may need to cede Donbas for peace
This comes after Russia rejected a 30-day ceasefire proposal brokered by the United States to stop the war in Ukraine.
How not to end a war: 3 lessons from the last time Ukraine and Russia agreed a ceasefire deal
The last time Ukraine signed a peace accord with Russia, 10 years ago, it brought only sporadic violence, mounting distrust, ...
Russian document proposes prolonging Ukraine war, undermining Trump-led peace talks: No resolution ‘before 2026’
A document proposes that Russia prolong the Ukraine war and drag out peace talks so that “a peaceful resolution of the ...
As Putin dictates terms, Kremlin says Russia remains 'cautiously optimistic' in peace talks
A day after Russian President Vladimir Putin dictated maximalist terms in response to the proposal for a temporary ceasefire, ...
Russian State TV Rejoices Over Trump's Peace Offer: 'Generous Man'
"The U.S. position has changed to normalcy with Trump's arrival to the White House," said Kremlin propagandist Olga Skabeyeva ...
Russia says it has recaptured key Kursk region town, as Trump says peace is ‘up to Russia now’
Russian forces have recaptured Sudzha, the largest town that Ukraine once occupied in the Kursk region, according to Moscow, ...
Lindsey Graham to push 'bone-breaking sanctions and tariffs' to pressure Russia into peace with Ukraine
Sen. Lindsey Graham plans to push "bone-breaking sanctions and tariffs against Russia" in a bid to goad Russia into making ...
Troubles deepen for Russia's high-flying Gazprom gas exporter
When the CEO of Russian state gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller, opened a lavish Italian palazzo-styled building in central St ...
France's Macron Says Russia Must Accept Ukraine 30-Day Ceasefire Proposal
France's President Emmanuel Macron looks on during an official welcome ceremony for Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev ...