Contents tagged with Zelensky
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High-stakes diplomacy: Russia-U.S. talks in Riyadh seek resolution to Ukraine conflict
Russian and American officials are gearing up to orchestrate a summit between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin, a prospect that could mark a significant diplomatic engagement between the two countries. Another critical subject on the agenda, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, is the restoration of the full spectrum of relations.
The delegations from both Russia and the United States are scheduled to meet on February 18 in Saudi Arabia to lay the groundwork for the …
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Zelensky: Ukraine will never recognize annexed territories as Russian
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared that Ukraine will never recognize the annexed territories as part of Russia. In an interview with NBC News, Zelensky emphasized Ukraine's steadfast stance, saying "We will never do this" regarding recognition of the occupied regions.
Zelensky noted that while Ukraine is capable of achieving victory on the battlefield, such an outcome would incur significant human cost. He expressed a willingness to consider diplomatic negotiations over the …
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Zelensky: Ukraine and U.S. negotiate rare earth metals deal
Ukraine and the United States are engaged in ongoing negotiations concerning Ukrainian rare earth metals.
"We continue the talks," said President Volodymyr Zelensky during the main session of the Munich Security Conference. Earlier, on February 12, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Beesent handed Zelensky the initial draft of a partnership agreement during a meeting. According to Zelensky, the discussions focused on mineral resources. By February 14, Ukraine had revised the draft memorandum of …
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Trump's surprise phone call with Putin shakes Europe, raises concerns for Ukraine amid Russia's gains
According to Carlo Masala, an expert from Munich's Bundeswehr University, the U.S. withdrawal from the Russia-Ukraine war signifies a victory for Russia. However, Ukrainian officials dismiss this perspective as "utter nonsense."
Talks between Russia and the United States are unfolding "over the heads" of Ukrainians and Europeans, presenting an "apocalyptic" scenario, Masala expressed in an interview with German tabloid BILD.
U.S. President Donald Trump's phone call to Russia and talks with …
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Kremlin rejects Zelensky's territory swap proposal as 'impossible'
Russia has firmly stated it will never discuss exchanging its territory, rejecting a claim by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Moscow will not negotiate territory swaps with Ukraine. This comes after Zelensky suggested swapping parts of the Kursk region, controlled by Ukrainian forces, for land captured by Russia.
Peskov insisted that such a territorial exchange is out of the question, ensuring that Ukrainian forces would be expelled from …
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Kremlin confirms intensified U.S.-Russia talks amid Trump's comments on Ukraine
In response to U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks about Washington's active negotiations with both Kyiv and Moscow, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has confirmed that Russia and the United States are engaging in robust interagency contacts concerning Ukraine.
Speaking at a briefing on Wednesday, February 5, Peskov noted, "There are indeed contacts at the departmental level, and they have intensified recently. But I can't provide any further details; there's nothing else to add," he …
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Shift in Kremlin strategy: Moscow opens to negotiations with Zelensky amid Trump's threats
In a surprising turn of events, Moscow appears ready to negotiate with Zelensky after a series of sharp threats from Trump, despite Putin's earlier firm rejection of the possibility.
Putin's Russia seems so intimidated by Donald Trump that it's rapidly altering its stance. Not long ago, the Kremlin flatly refused to engage in talks with Vladimir Zelensky, deeming him "illegitimate". However, following threats and interactions with Trump’s circle, Moscow has suddenly expressed openness to …
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Zelensky signals willingness for U.S.-Ukraine partnerships in rare earth mining
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed Ukraine's readiness to engage with partners in mining rare earth metals, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks on the matter. Zelensky emphasized that if Russia controls these deposits, other countries and companies might gain access.
"We have a significant amount of rare earth metals, and as you know, Russia has been occupying our land since 2014. They control areas with large mineral deposits. We are open to developing these …
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Zelensky confirms continued U.S. military aid to Ukraine
Military assistance from the United States to Ukraine has not been halted. Comments on the decision of the U.S. State Department regarding other aid are currently premature, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a joint briefing with Moldovan President Maia Sandu in Kyiv.
Journalists inquired how the suspension of U.S. aid might impact Ukraine.
"I'm not ready to discuss it today in detail. I know there are some constraints, and we need to look closely at the 90-day restrictions …
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Zelensky calls for million-strong Ukrainian force to counter Russian threat, seeks international support
Speaking at the International Media Council at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asserted that if Russia amasses an army of a million troops, Ukraine will also need a defensive force of the same size until the nation secures membership in a security alliance. This statement was made during Zelensky's discussion with members of the International Media Council at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He emphasized the need for Ukraine to bolster its …