Putin adviser says ceasefire gives nothing to Russia, would only help Ukraine

An adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin said a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire gave nothing to Russia and only benefited Ukraine, in one of Moscow’s first public signs of opposition to a deal ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

Eye Opener: Russia rejects ceasefire deal

Russia rejected a European-led ceasefire deal that would have ended the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Trump administration announced it is cancelling $400 million in grants to Columbia University. ...

CBS News - Mar. 8

Putin gives tepid response to ceasefire proposal

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday responded tentatively to a U.S. proposal that would institute a 30-day ceasefire in the Ukraine war. Putin said that "the idea itself is correct, and we ...

CBS News - Mar. 13

Trump set to speak with Putin as he pushes for ceasefire

President Donald Trump is preparing to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he pushes for a ceasefire deal with Ukraine. “We want to see if we can bring that war to an end. Maybe we can, ...

NBC News - Mar. 17

Russia plays hardball over a ceasefire deal as U.S. officials head to Moscow

How can Russia evade a ceasefire agreement which the U.S. says will show whether the Kremlin is serious about ending the war against Ukraine.

CNBC - Mar. 13

Ukraine ceasefire plans moving to operational phase, Starmer says

UK prime minister accuses Putin of trying to delay peace and calls for ‘guns to fall silent’. Keir Starmer has called for the “guns to fall silent in Ukraine” and said military powers will meet ...

The Guardian - Mar. 15

Moscow wary of 'jumping the gun' after the U.S. and Ukraine unite over a ceasefire deal

The Kremlin broke silence on Wednesday, delivering its initial reaction to Kyiv and the White House's unilateral agreement proposing a temporary ceasefire.

CNBC - Mar. 12

What to expect from Trump's phone call with Putin on Ukraine

The US president says elements of a Ukraine ceasefire have been agreed, but "much remains" to be worked on.

BBC News - Mar. 18

Trump hints at financial repercussions if Russia rejects Ukraine ceasefire

US president’s comments come after Ukrainian counterpart said he believed ‘strong steps’ were under consideration. Donald Trump has suggested he could target Russia financially as Ukraine’s ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

A journalist has entered the top secret military chat

And there’s a Ukraine-Russia Black Sea ceasefire deal.

BBC News - 2d

Ukraine war live: Trump claims deal on Ukraine minerals is close amid US and Russia ceasefire talks

US president believes rare earths deal to be signed ‘soon’; Ukraine delegation to meet US officials as Kremlin claims it has suspended infrastructure strikes despite ongoing attacks. US and ...

The Guardian - 3d

Trump says Nato ‘stepping up’ and hopes Russia will do ‘right thing’ after Putin’s ceasefire comments – live

US president meeting Nato secretary-general after Russian president says he is in favour of ceasefire but flags ‘serious issues’ with proposal. Russia wary of proposed ceasefire plan Suspilne, ...

The Guardian - Mar. 13

Ukraine ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia

President Zelensky said it was now up to the US to convince Russia to agree to the truce.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Putin sets tough conditions for Ukraine ceasefire

Russian president indicates Moscow is unwilling to drop maximalist demands

Financial Times - Mar. 13

Putin sets out conditions for Ukraine ceasefire

The Russian president agrees fighting must end, but calls for the removal of the "root causes" of the war he launched.

BBC News - Mar. 14

US agrees maritime ceasefire deal with Ukraine and Russia

Kyiv says it will comply immediately with Black Sea plan but Moscow asks for additional conditions

Financial Times - 2d

Russia and Ukraine agree naval ceasefire in Black Sea

The two sides struck separate deals with the US after three days of talks in Saudi Arabia.

BBC News - 2d

Could UN peacekeepers be the key to a Ukraine ceasefire force?

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Financial Times - 2d

Trump says 'very good chance' of Ukraine ceasefire while Russia keeps caveats

Russia struck a sedate tone Friday but acknowledged grounds for cautious optimism, after only backing the "idea" of a U.S.-brokered 30-day ceasefire with firm caveats.

CNBC - Mar. 14

Graham 'extremely skeptical' that Russia will accept ceasefire

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a leading Senate voice on foreign policy issues, praised President Trump on Wednesday for getting Ukraine to agree to a 30-day ceasefire, but he expressed strong ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Russia attacks Ukraine hours after partial ceasefire agreed in Putin-Trump call

Shortly after call ended, about 45 drones targeted region around Kyiv with anti-aircraft fire audible across capital overnight. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Russia attacked Ukraine ...

The Guardian - Mar. 19

Putin says he's open to ceasefire, but wants to eliminate 'causes of this crisis'

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is open to a 30-day ceasefire, as proposed by the U.S., but suggested vague terms for his support, including wanting to eliminate the root “causes of this ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

Trump says 30-day ceasefire 'would have been tough' after high-stakes call with Putin

President Donald Trump held a high-stakes call with Russia's Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as he tries to win his approval of a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine.

ABC News - Mar. 19

A key week for Ukraine's future - BBC's Kyiv correspondent explains why

Donald Trump believes Kyiv is now ready to "move forward" with a ceasefire with Russia. BBC News correspondent James Waterhouse explains what it means for Ukraine.

BBC News - Mar. 10

Russia launches missiles, drones into Ukraine hours after Trump-Putin call

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said overnight missile and drone attacks launched by Russia showed that Moscow's claimed support for a ceasefire in Ukraine is not "real."

ABC News - Mar. 19

A 'coalition of the willing' mulls more aid for Ukraine and a possible European armed force

Ukraine’s allies from across Europe have gathered for talks in Paris about how to strengthen Kyiv’s hand and its military as it pushes for a ceasefire with Russia

ABC News - 18h

Keir Starmer: ‘Putin is dragging his feet over 30-day Ukraine ceasefire’

Prime minister tells a summit of 29 leaders that the Russian president cannot delay peace talks indefinitely. Keir Starmer accused Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet over agreeing to a ceasefire ...

The Guardian - Mar. 15

Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to implement limited energy and infrastructure ceasefire after ‘positive’ and ‘frank’ Trump call – live

Zelenskyy said he accepted US proposal of unconditional ceasefire on frontline in ‘substantive’ conversation with Trump. Opening the press conference, Finland’s Stubb says Europe faces “one of ...

The Guardian - Mar. 19

Putin wants direct White House talks before Ukraine ceasefire, but says he is open to deal in principle

Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for giving "so much attention" to the prospect of a Russia-Ukraine deal.

CNBC - Mar. 13

Why Putin's 'cautiously optimistic' response to Trump's Ukraine ceasefire hides his dilemma

Despite flirting with Trump there is little evidence Putin has shifted from his core war goals: cementing his landgrabs in Ukraine and stopping it joining NATO.

NBC News - Mar. 14

Ukraine and Russia trade strikes after Putin declines to endorse Trump’s ceasefire proposal

Russia and Ukraine accused each other of air attacks on infrastructure, hours after a call between President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump.

NBC News - Mar. 19

Putin says he agrees in principle to Ukraine ceasefire, points out issues pending

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he agrees in principle to the 30-day temporary ceasefire deal that the U.S. proposed after dialogue with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia. Putin added that ...

CBS News - Mar. 13

Trump envoy dismisses Starmer plan for Ukraine

Steve Witkoff says the UK plans for an international force to support a ceasefire are a "posture".

BBC News - 4d

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

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?. At this stage of the crisis, it is important to be ...

The Guardian - Mar. 13

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