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Putin's uncompromising demands emerge after the latest round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Read full article: Putin's uncompromising demands emerge after the latest round of Russia-Ukraine peace talksRussia took weeks to present Ukraine with a “memorandum” setting out its conditions for a ceasefire, as well as key guidelines for a comprehensive treaty to end the 3-year-old war.
Putin’s tough stance on a Ukraine peace plan shows his resolve on Russia’s demands
Read full article: Putin’s tough stance on a Ukraine peace plan shows his resolve on Russia’s demandsBy making harsh, uncompromising demands in peace talks with Ukraine while continuing to pummel it with waves of missiles and drones, Russian President Vladimir Putin is sending a clear message: He will only accept a settlement on his terms and will keep fighting until they’re met.
With little progress after phone calls and talks, Ukraine's allies hit Russia with new sanctions
Read full article: With little progress after phone calls and talks, Ukraine's allies hit Russia with new sanctionsKyiv’s European allies have slapped new sanctions on Moscow, a day after a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin failed to produce a breakthrough on ending the 3-year-old war in Ukraine.
The Trump-Putin phone call gave the Kremlin leader a chance to pivot away from the war in Ukraine
Read full article: The Trump-Putin phone call gave the Kremlin leader a chance to pivot away from the war in UkraineRussian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump talked about the fighting in Ukraine, of course.
Russia seems to have time on its side as the war in Ukraine reaches its third year
Read full article: Russia seems to have time on its side as the war in Ukraine reaches its third yearRussian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine three years ago has turned into Europe’s largest conflict since World War II.
Assad’s downfall is a humbling blow to Russia. How will it affect Putin's prestige?
Read full article: Assad’s downfall is a humbling blow to Russia. How will it affect Putin's prestige?The Kremlin’s failure to prevent Bashar Assad’s swift downfall in Syria has exposed the limits of Russia’s power and dented its international clout.