As Ukraine and Russia prepare for peace talks scheduled for June 2 in Istanbul, few observers expect a breakthrough. While the U.S. and Ukraine have pushed for an unconditional ceasefire, the Kremlin has rejected it. Instead, Moscow has regularly voiced maximalist demands that are unlikely to be accepted by Kyiv, such as recognition of Russia’s […]
U.S. President Donald Trump, in separate statements, told reporters on May 19 that he trusts Russian President Vladimir Putin, will not sanction Russia, but will abandon Ukraine peace efforts if progress is not made. Trump and Putin held a phone call earlier on May 19 as Ukraine and its allies intensify efforts to end Russia’s […]
U.S. President Donald Trump hailed Ukraine’s agreement to a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire on March 11 as a significant step forward to a “total ceasefire.” Speaking to reporters at the White House following the announcements from Jeddah, Trump said the focus now shifts to Russia, urging President Vladimir Putin to accept the truce. “Now we have […]
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan, who oversaw the court’s arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin in March 2023 over Moscow’s deportation of Ukrainian children, was named in the U.S.’ as-of-now nonpublic economic and travel sanctions list, Reuters reported on Feb. 7. British national Khan is the first to be targeted under the sanctions […]