Moscow: A Russian negotiator said on Tuesday that Moscow would continue “useful” talks with the United States over the Ukraine conflict and would aim to involve the UN and other countries. “We talked about everything, it was an intense dialogue, not easy, but very useful for us and the Americans,” Grigory Karasin, told the state … Read more
Riyadh: US and Ukrainian officials met in Saudi Arabia on Sunday night for “productive and focused” talks on de-escalating the war with Russia, with Washington hoping for “real progress” even as Moscow — whose delegation was set to hold its own separate discussions with the Americans on Monday– warned of “difficult negotiations” ahead. The White … Read more
Paris: As more talks on a ceasefire in the Ukraine war are planned for Monday, here are the main developments since US President Donald Trump was inaugurated on January 20, 2025. Washington Pressures Moscow On January 20, newly inaugurated Trump said his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin “should make a deal” with Ukraine. “I think he’s … Read more
There is a good chance the war can come to an end, Trump said.(File) Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Friday there is a “very good chance” the war between Russia and Ukraine can end after productive discussions with President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Thursday. “We had very good and productive discussions with … Read more
Moscow: Russia on Friday named career diplomat Alexander Darchiev as the new ambassador to the United States, filling a role vacant since last year in another sign of easing tensions. US President Donald Trump has sought to restore ruptured ties with Moscow since taking office, reaching out to President Vladimir Putin and initiating high-level talks … Read more
Berlin: Germany’s Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz has vowed to prioritize European unity and security and help give Europe “real independence” from the US, as it grapples with the new Trump administration and Russia’s war on Ukraine. His remarks underscored the turmoil engulfing the transatlantic alliance since the re-election of US President Donald Trump and fears he … Read more
Paris: Sceptic about the US rush to strike a peace deal with Russia, European leaders met for an informal summit on Monday, where they reiterated their continuing support for Ukraine and vowed to continue their joint support for Kyiv in the face of Moscow’s invasion. However, they failed to provide any new security guarantees that … Read more