Mediation
US president Donald Trump's May 19 phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin has all but confirmed that the US is abandoning its efforts to mediate a ceasefire and end the war in Ukraine. Despite previous statements claiming he could end the war in 24 hours, Trump has
Trump, Donald
The United Kingdom and European Union have introduced new sanctions against Russia in response to a stalled peace process in Ukraine, with the UK targeting over 100 entities connected to Russia's military, energy trade, and media networks. The move follows a failed phone call between US President Donald
Trump, Donald
US President Donald Trump's phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin has effectively shut down an effort to pressure Russia into an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, much to the consternation of Ukraine and its European allies. The call, which was held on Monday, saw Putin manage to add
Mediation
US President Donald Trump's statements from the White House have shed light on his complex relationship with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, as he attempts to mediate a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. While expressing optimism about potential progress in talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump acknowledged the
Putin, Vladimir
US President Donald Trump's assertion that Russia and Ukraine will "immediately start negotiations toward a ceasefire" after a phone call with Vladimir Putin has drawn a divided international response. While Trump portrayed the conversation as a breakthrough, Putin provided little concrete evidence of Russia's
Peace negotiations
US President Donald Trump declared on May 19 that he trusts Russian President Vladimir Putin, will not impose sanctions on Russia, but may abandon Ukraine peace efforts if progress is not made. This announcement came hours after a phone call between Trump and Putin, during which the Russian leader declined
Putin, Vladimir
Leaders of Germany, France, the UK, and Italy called for an "unconditional ceasefire" in Ukraine, echoing a proposal by US President Donald Trump to end the war. Trump is set to hold a call with Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Monday, while a batch of US-made
Putin, Vladimir
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump engaged in a constructive and frank conversation regarding the crisis in Ukraine, lasting more than two hours on Monday. The call was described by Putin as "useful" and led to an agreement on the need for both sides to
Peace negotiations
After 1,175 days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the warring parties finally met for direct talks in Istanbul, resulting in a prisoner swap but little else. The meeting was preceded by a week of confusion and theatrics, with each side trying to convince President Trump that the other
Putin, Vladimir
As the world grapples with the devastating consequences of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, President Trump has announced plans to call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The calls are set to take place amidst a prisoner swap agreement between Ukraine and Russia, but a temporary
Putin, Vladimir
US President Donald Trump held a highly anticipated call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, touting progress toward ending the war in Ukraine. Despite Trump's claims of a breakthrough, Putin's comments suggest more work needs to be done. Meanwhile, European leaders and Ukraine's president, Volodymyr
Putin, Vladimir
Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of Germany, revealed plans for a pre-call with Donald Trump, US President, in advance of Trump's conversation with Vladimir Putin, Russian President, amid diplomatic efforts following inconclusive talks in Istanbul. The planned discussion comes as Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Russian President, Vladimir
