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Russian technical team at Saudi Arabia negotiations led by chief ideologue of Ukraine invasion
Technical negotiations between the U.S. and Russia to establish a ceasefire in Ukraine are ongoing in Saudi Arabia today. Reports suggest that parties will discuss a 30-day truce, not just in the energy sector but also in the Black Sea, which is expected to pave the way for the resumption of shipping route.
What has particularly drawn experts' and media's interest is the appointment of Sergei Beseda as the head of the Russian negotiation team. Beseda, the former head of the Fifth Service of …
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Trump's envoy reveals details of Putin meeting: gift exchange and Ukraine peace talks
In an official visit to Moscow on March 13, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steven Witkoff, revealed exclusive details to American journalist Tucker Carlson about his meeting with Vladimir Putin.
According to Witkoff, Putin presented Trump with a “touching gift” through a portrait commissioned from a "leading Russian artist." "This became a personal matter," Witkoff said. "It's a beautiful portrait of President Trump. He literally handed it to me and asked me to take it home to …
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Kremlin: Trump-Putin call not in the works yet
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that Washington has not reached out to Moscow to arrange a call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Peskov clarified that the Kremlin is not expected to respond swiftly to Ukraine's willingness for a 30-day ceasefire. He emphasized that any decision would come only after receiving formal proposals from Washington. Additionally, Peskov denied reports of an impending phone conversation between the Russian and American …
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Polish Foreign Minister confirms resumption of U.S. arms deliveries to Ukraine through key logistics hub
In a recent press briefing, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski confirmed the resumption of American arms deliveries to Ukraine through the Rzeszów-Jasionka logistics hub, restoring them to previous levels, according to Polish outlet RMF24. Accompanied by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha, Sikorski conveyed gratitude for the unwavering support from his Polish counterpart, crediting the meet with revitalizing arms supplies. Sybiha, fresh from his visit to Jeddah, highlighted the …
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Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire following Saudi Arabia talks
Talks in Saudi Arabia have led to Ukraine agreeing to a 30-day ceasefire, while the United States announced it would immediately lift a pause on intelligence sharing and resume its security assistance to Ukraine.
Following discussions with the Ukrainian delegation in Saudi Arabia, the U.S. moved to restore intelligence cooperation and security aid to Ukraine, according to a statement on the Ukrainian President's website. Kyiv, in turn, consented to a 30-day ceasefire.
Officials from both …
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Ukraine loses access to Maxar satellite images amid U.S. policy shift
Ukraine has reportedly been denied access to Maxar satellite images, with sources pointing to a decision by the Trump administration affecting intelligence sharing as the root cause, according to various media reports. The commercial service has blocked governmental and private Ukrainian users alike.
The U.S. administration has halted the delivery of intelligence data to Ukraine, which previously helped the country target Russian forces and anticipate enemy attacks. White House special envoy …
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U.S. sanctions deepen Russia's economic woes: oil revenue shortfall exceeds expectations by $2 trillion
In a significant economic blow, U.S. sanctions have driven a massive hole in Russia's critical oil revenue streams. Moscow had forecasted its budget with oil prices at $70 per barrel, yet prices have plummeted below $60.
Previously, Russians feared the impact of new U.S. sanctions, but the reality has proved to be far more daunting.
On Tuesday, the Russian government officially conceded that reaching a budget shortfall due to these new sanctions could sum up to 2 trillion rubles. This equates …
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Germany poised to block Nord Stream 2 amid U.S.-Russia negotiation concerns
Germany is set on blocking the Nord Stream 2 pipeline from becoming operational, as it could be part of ongoing discussions between the U.S. and Russia. The country's government is taking assertive steps to prevent the launch of Nord Stream 2 as a potential component of clandestine U.S.-Russia negotiations.
Germany's government is concerned about the prospect of this pipeline being incorporated into a broader agreement involving Russian gas supplies to Europe, notes the German newspaper Bild. …
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US suspends arms and intelligence aid to Ukraine, CIA director confirms
During an interview on Fox News, CIA Director John Ratcliffe has confirmed that the United States has suspended weapon and intelligence aid to Ukraine following an Oval Office meeting.
Ratcliffe expressed eagerness to lift the pause and resume collaboration with Ukraine on the path to peace after President Volodymyr Zelensky made an appeal to U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday. However, it remains unclear when this will happen.
Vice President J.D. Vance emphasized that Ukraine needs to " …
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Ukraine faces critical military aid shortage as U.S. halts support, warns key lawmaker
In light of halted U.S. military support, Ukraine’s resilience may last roughly six months, says Fedir Venislavskyi, a prominent member of Ukraine’s parliament and defense committee. Efforts are underway to find alternatives, he told RBC-Ukraine.
Without U.S. backing, Ukraine faces an arduous path, though its military’s robustness in the three-year wartime era bolsters its capacity to mitigate threats. However, Venislavskyi emphasizes, critical weaponry like air defense systems and advanced …