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Are Ukrainians ready for ceasefire and concessions? Here’s what the polls say

A U.S.-Ukraine accord on a ceasefire proposal has put the notion of a negotiated end to the three-year war on the agenda, and in the hands of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The Conversation · Mar 13, 2025

Putin’s ‘appetite for conflict’ will grow without Ukraine peace deal – Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer’s comments came as diplomatic efforts continued to find an end to the war triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025

US-Ukraine ceasefire proposal: What could Russia demand?

Analysts speculate that Russia could demand a lifting of sanctions or removal of Ukrainian troops from Kursk.

Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2025

US Negotiators To Set Out Ukraine Truce Plan To Russia

US negotiators travelled to Russia on Thursday to present their plan for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, as Washington pushed Moscow for an "unconditional" pause to the three-year conflict.

International Business Times · Mar 13, 2025

We can’t abandon Ukraine, say British aid volunteers amid proposed ceasefire

British volunteers say they feel their services are needed now more than ever.

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

Putin will come back in four years if Trump leaves office, counter terror adviser warns

Vladimir Putin and Russia will come back in four years if Donald Trump leaves the White House, a counter terror adviser has warned.

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

Putin’s troops say they’re close to retaking Kursk from Ukrainian forces – here’s why it matters

Russia has ramped up its attempts to try and push Ukrainian troops out of the region in the past week

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

French MPs call for seizure of Russian assets in show of unity with Ukraine

French MPs have adopted a resolution on increased support for Ukraine, including a call for the seizure of frozen Russian assets.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 13, 2025

We can’t know if Vladimir Putin will accept a ceasefire in Ukraine. But this is what he’ll be thinking

Key factors will drive the Kremlin’s decision. Can Russia fight on and for what? Or is there more benefit in allying with Donald Trump, asks Orysia Lutsevych of Chatham House

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2025

Russia says it has retaken Kursk's biggest town from Ukraine as US awaits Putin's ceasefire response

Russia's Defense Ministry says its forces have driven the Ukrainian army out of the biggest town in Russia’s Kursk border region, as U.S. officials sought the Kremlin’s response to a proposed 30-day ceasefire in the three-year that Ukraine has endorsed

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025