Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that Russian forces have been instructed to create a "buffer zone" along the Ukraine-Russia border as fighting continues to rage despite President Trump's push for a peace deal. "I have already said that a decision was...
Sectarian Tensions Erupt Across Syria, Posters Call for Religious Tax on Christians
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent warning that Syria may be on the verge of another “full scale civil war” seems increasingly more possible, with sectarian tensions erupting on multiple fronts, as the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) government’s promise of...
After Call With Putin, Trump Says Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks Will Begin ‘Immediately’
President Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday and said that the call went well and that Russia and Ukraine would "immediately" begin negotiations on a ceasefire. "Just completed my two hour call with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. I...
Trump To Speak With Putin and Zelensky on Monday
President Trump has announced that he would be holding a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, followed by a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. "THE SUBJECTS OF THE CALL WILL BE, STOPPING THE 'BLOODBATH' THAT IS KILLING, ON AVERAGE, MORE...
Russian and Ukrainian Officials To Hold Talks in Istanbul on Friday
Russian and Ukrainian delegations are set to hold negotiations in Istanbul on Friday, which will mark the first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine since 2022. Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, will lead the Russian side, and...
Putin Aide To Lead Talks With Ukraine in Istanbul on Thursday
An aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin will lead a Russian delegation in talks with Ukrainian officials that will be held in Istanbul on Thursday, the Kremlin announced on Wednesday night. The aide, Vladimir Medinsky, led the Russian delegation the last time...
Trump Says He’s ‘Thinking’ About Joining Ukraine-Russia Talks in Turkey
President Trump said on Monday that he was considering joining talks between Russia and Ukraine that are expected to be held in Istanbul this Thursday. "I think you may have a good result at the Thursday meeting in Turkey between Russia and Ukraine. I believe the two...
Putin Proposes Direct Talks With Ukraine, Zelensky Says Ceasefire Must Happen First
On Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed starting direct peace talks with Ukraine without preconditions in Turkey this Thursday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky initially responded by saying there must be a ceasefire before talks could be held. He...
Russia Says It Will Implement Three-Day Ceasefire Despite Ukraine’s Rejection
Russian officials said Tuesday that Moscow intends to implement a three-day truce with Ukraine that starts at midnight on May 8 but vowed any Ukrainian attacks during that time will be met with a response. The ceasefire will coincide with Russia's celebration of the...
Report: Putin Maintains Demand for Full Control of Ukrainian Oblasts Claimed by Russia for Peace Deal
Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to demand full control of four Ukrainian oblasts claimed by Russia as a condition for a potential peace deal, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. The report said that President Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, sought to convince...