US, Europe lift ‘range restrictions’ on Ukraine missiles: Why it matters German leader Merz confirms Kyiv can now target Russian military positions with long-range weapons from Western allies. Al Jazeera · May 27, 2025
Ukraine’s restrictions on long-range weapons were lifted ‘months ago’, Merz says The decision to lift any restrictions on the use of Western-supplied long-range weapons by Ukraine was made months ago, the German chancellor clarified on Tuesday. Euronews · May 27, 2025
Drone war, ground offensive continue despite new Russia-Ukraine peace push Tit-for-tat drone attacks as Russia blames Ukraine and Europe for efforts to disrupt diplomacy. Al Jazeera · May 27, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Kremlin suggests Trump remarks about Putin due to ‘emotional overload’ Spokesperson says Moscow ‘very grateful’ for US president’s peace efforts after Russia launches biggest ever drone attack on Ukraine. What we know on day 1,189 The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2025
Top Republican Senator Urges Trump To 'At Least' Sanction Russia After Biggest Drone Attack On Ukraine: 'I've Had Enough' Republican Senator Chuck Grassley urged Trump to "at least" impose sanctions on Russia following the largest drone attack on Ukraine Latin Times · May 26, 2025
‘Dying a slow death’: Russia mocks Trump’s peace plan as Putin ally threatens to seize all of Ukraine Russia has rejected a peace plan linked to Donald Trump, calling it a failure and saying it is not likely to work. A major Russian newspaper, Moskovskij Komsomolets, published an article arguing that the plan, which was once seen as important because of Trump’s supposed influence with Moscow, is now… We Got This Covered · May 26, 2025
Russia denies involvement in arson at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Starmer A top Kremlin official has scoffed at a report that Russia could be involved in recent arson attacks on the private home of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other property associated with him The Independent UK · May 26, 2025
Russia denies links to 'arson attacks' on Keir Starmer property: 'False and unsubstantiated' Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has denied any Kremlin link to the incidents Evening Standard · May 26, 2025
Russia says it received Ukraine’s list of names for major prisoner swap Russia and Ukraine are expected to each swap 1,000 prisoners of war as part of deal reached at recent talks in Istanbul. Al Jazeera · May 22, 2025
Russia mocks Ukraine during direct talks, raising suspicion of bad faith Russia confirmed it still seeks to annex four regions of Ukraine, plus Crimea, and force Ukraine to be a buffer state. Al Jazeera · May 22, 2025
Kremlin Denies Dragging Out Ukraine Peace Talks The Kremlin on Wednesday rejected Ukrainian and European accusations that it was stalling Ukraine peace talks, saying it plans to name its conditions for a ceasefire, but declining to give a time frame. International Business Times · May 21, 2025
UK and Europe target Russia with major sanctions after Putin-Trump call Sanctions are aimed at entities supporting Russia’s military machine after call failed to deliver meaningful concessions The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025
Zelenskyy calls for tougher Moscow sanctions after deadly Russian strike on bus Ukraine’s president describes attack on minibus reportedly carrying mostly elderly women as ‘deliberate killing of civilians’ The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2025
A senior Ukrainian official accuses Russia of making unacceptable demands at peace talks in Turkey A senior Ukrainian official at the peace talks in Istanbul accused Moscow of introducing “unacceptable demands” that had not been previously discussed, including calls for Kyiv’s forces to withdraw from large swaths of territory they control so a complete ceas efire to be implemented The Independent UK · May 16, 2025
International Business Times · May 14, 2025 Trump Says 'Possibility' Of Meeting Putin For Ukraine Talks In Turkey US President Donald Trump offered Wednesday to head to Turkey for talks on ending the Ukraine conflict, so long as his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin also showed up.
The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025 Zelenskyy repeats vow to wait in Turkey for face-to-face talks with Putin Ukrainian president says if Russian leader does not arrive it will indicate ‘that he does not want to end the war’
International Business Times · May 13, 2025 Zelensky Urges Trump To Make Putin Meeting Happen Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky urged Donald Trump to help secure a meeting with Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday, accusing the Russian leader of not seriously wanting to negotiate an end to the war.
Euronews · May 13, 2025 First direct peace talks: Will Putin come face-to-face with Zelenskyy? As Ukraine’s president is getting ready to travel to Istanbul, the Kremlin has not yet responded to whether Vladimir Putin will attend the meeting on Thursday. Will Putin come for a face-to-face meeting with Zelenskyy?
International Business Times · May 13, 2025 Putin Skipping Talks Would Signal Moscow Not Seeking Peace: Kyiv Ukraine said Tuesday that if Vladimir Putin skips talks in Turkey it would be a "clear sign" to the world the Russian leader is not serious about peace, and the West should reply with boosted military support to Kyiv.
The Independent UK · May 13, 2025 What can actually happen at Turkey peace talks after Putin and Trump’s snub? A Ukrainian delegation including defence minister Rustem Umerov faces off against a second-tier team in Istanbul
The Independent UK · May 11, 2025 Putin’s spokesman says Moscow will ‘continue’ invasion while blaming Ukraine for not being ‘ready’ for peace Talks tentatively set for Thursday in Turkey as Trump seeks conclusion to war he promised he could end in 24 hours
The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Putin rejects ceasefire; Starmer says only Russia blocking peace Russian president calls for direct talks ‘without any preconditions’ as European leaders rally behind Kyiv. What we know on day 1,172
Radio France Internationale · May 10, 2025 Ukraine and allies call on Russia to accept 30-day truce Ukraine and its European allies have agreed to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire as of Monday, following talks in Kyiv between President Volodymyr Zelensky and four European leaders.
Al Jazeera · May 10, 2025 European leaders in Ukraine’s Kyiv press Russia for 30-day ceasefire The Kremlin says it will consider a 30-day truce, but within its own position.
Euronews · May 8, 2025 Putin wants to meet Trump, but does Trump want to meet Putin? A meeting between the Russian and US leaders is "clearly on the radar," the Kremlin spokesperson said. But as Moscow seems to be sending signals about its willingness to meet, what is Washington's response?