The US nudged Zelensky to change his position
Zelensky Says Open to Talks With Putin But Maintains Maximalist Demands
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Kremlin Has ‘Nothing to Say’ About Reported Talks With Jake Sullivan
The Kremlin on Monday said it had "nothing to say" about a report from The Wall Street Journal that said US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan held secret talks with senior Russian officials in recent months. The report said that Sullivan held talks with his...
Report: Jake Sullivan Has Held Undisclosed Talks With Putin Aides
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has in recent months held secret talks with high-level Russian officials, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing unnamed US and allied officials. The officials said that the talks were aimed at reducing the risk of...
US Nuclear Forces Chief Says ‘the Big One Is Coming’
The commander that oversees US nuclear forces delivered an ominous warning at a naval conference last week by calling the war in Ukraine a "warmup" for the "big one" that is to come. "This Ukraine crisis that we're in right now, this is just the warmup," said Navy...
IAEA Says No Sign of Dirty Bomb at Ukrainian Nuclear Sites
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has found no traces of undeclared nuclear activity at sites in Ukraine where Russia alleged work was being done to create a dirty bomb, a conventional explosive mixed with nuclear material. The IAEA issued a statement...
US Sees No Indication Russia Is Preparing to Use Nuclear Weapon
The Biden administration said Wednesday that it has seen no indication that Russia is preparing to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine after a media report claimed Russian officials were discussing the matter. "We continue to monitor this as best we can, and we see no...
Russia Rejoins Ukraine Grain Deal After Turkey’s Mediation
Russia on Wednesday agreed to rejoin the deal that has allowed grain shipments to leave Ukraine's Black Sea ports after successful mediation from Turkey. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan announced that grain shipments resumed out of safe corridors set up by the...
Russia Considers ‘Further Steps’ Over Allegation That the UK Was Behind Nord Stream Blasts
The Kremlin on Tuesday said that Russia was considering "further steps" to take in response to Britain's alleged role in the attacks on the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines, which connect Russia and Germany. "Such actions cannot be put aside. Of course, we will think...
Putin Says ‘Necessary Conditions’ May Arise for Peace Talks
On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the "necessary conditions" for peace talks with Ukraine could arise and acknowledged Kyiv was not ready for negotiations at this time. "We reached an agreement with them in Istanbul, but they've thrown all of that...
Turkey Vows to Keep Ukraine Grain Moving After Russia Suspends Deal
Turkey on Monday said it was committed to ensuring grain will keep shipping out of Ukraine's Black Sea ports despite Moscow saying it would suspend its participation in the export deal. "Even if Russia behaves hesitantly because it didn’t receive the same benefits, we...
