Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Istanbul on Thursday, following calls from President Donald Trump for immediate peace negotiations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded Sunday to Russia’s proposal for direct peace talks by welcoming the idea—but only under the condition of an immediate and temporary ceasefire. Zelenskyy reiterated his call for a 30-day unconditional halt to hostilities, emphasizing that a ceasefire is the “very first step” to ending the war.
President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States may withdraw from its role in mediating peace talks between Russia and Ukraine if significant progress is not achieved.
President Donald Trump has publicly questioned Russian President Vladimir Putin's commitment to ending the war in Ukraine, suggesting that Putin may be misleading him. This marks a significant shift in Trump's approach to the conflict.
In a rare gesture described as humanitarian, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter holiday.
President Donald Trump on Friday urged Russia to take swift action toward ending the war in Ukraine, stating “too many people [are] DYING” in what he called a “terrible and senseless war.” His statement came as Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg in an effort to broker a ceasefire.
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy engaged in a productive phone call on Wednesday, focusing on advancing peace initiatives in Ukraine.
President Donald Trump has agreed in principle to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal for a series of hockey games between the United States and Russia. The agreement was reached during a nearly three-hour phone conversation between the two leaders on Tuesday.
