Kyiv Post reported that European leaders have been mounting an emergency diplomatic counteroffensive to keep US President Donald Trump from locking Ukraine into what they fear would be a rushed, Russia-tilted peace deal.
US President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a stark warning that the prolonged Russia-Ukraine conflict risks escalating into a global conflict, cautioning that "things like this end up in third world wars."
The White House on Thursday (local time) stated that US President Donald Trump is "extremely frustrated" with both Russia and Ukraine over the slow progress toward ending the ongoing war and is unwilling to engage in "meetings just for the sake of meeting".
US President Donald Trump criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying he "has to be realistic" and questioning the lack of elections during the war. Zelenskyy insisted the decision rests with Ukrainians. With martial law blocking polls, Western allies back Zelenskyy's legit
US President Donald Trump stated he discussed Ukraine "in pretty strong words" with European leaders and is awaiting their responses before moving forward. He questioned Ukraine's war prospects, pushed for elections, and criticised Europe's handling of immigration and the conflict.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday emphasised that Russia is focused on achieving a sustainable, long-term peace rather than a temporary truce.
US and Ukrainian leaders are expressing mixed signals on peace efforts. Trump and his son questioned Ukraine's corruption and commitment, while Zelensky said talks were "constructive" but difficult. Meetings continue in London, with two major issues, Donbas and the Zaporzhzhia nuclear pla
Donald Trump Jr warned at the Doha Forum that Donald Trump could end support for Ukraine unless it seeks peace with Russia. He criticised Volodymyr Zelenskyy, claimed elites have fled, and said Americans are tired of funding the war, arguing Republicans no longer prioritise the conflict.
Ukrainian representatives led by Secretary of Ukraine's National Security, Rustem Umerov and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Andrii Hnatov, are set to continue their talks with the US negotiation team, led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, on Friday, after nearly
"They [talks between US and Ukrainian officials] are going along well. We want to stop people from being killed. This doesn't have much to do with us, but I'd like to see we can save a lot of souls. Last month, we had 27,000 people killed in the ridiculous war that never should have happe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday said that a "dignified end" to the war was possible given that the US was demonstrating a constructive approach.
France 24 reported that Zelenskyy will visit French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, Macron's office (Élysee) said, as the Ukrainian leader finds himself in the most difficult political and military situation since the war.