Putin Signals Readiness to End Ukraine Conflict if Root Causes Addressed
At his December 19, 2025 press conference, Putin said Russia is ready to end the Ukraine conflict peacefully if its root causes are addressed, highlighting battlefield gains.
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Trump says Russia’s size gives it the upper hand, disputes NATO promise
In a December POLITICO interview, Donald Trump said Russia’s size gives it an advantage in the Ukraine conflict and disputed any promise of NATO membership for Kyiv.
Trump calls Europe “decaying” and “weak”
In a recent Politico interview, President Trump called Europe “decaying” and “weak”, criticizing its immigration policy and handling of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Zelenskyy: US Peace Talks Constructive but Challenging
Zelenskyy calls US talks on a Ukraine peace plan ‘constructive but not easy’. He meets EU leaders in London today, with further discussions in Brussels this week.
Istanbul Talks Yield New Prisoner Exchange but Ceasefire Divide Remains
In Istanbul’s third peace talks, Russia and Ukraine swapped 2,400 prisoners but remain divided over a full ceasefire and a possible summit between their leaders.
Analyst: Ongoing Fighting May Spark Russia-Ukraine Compromise
Continued fighting shifts leverage on the battlefield, potentially paving the way for a Russia-Ukraine compromise, say Turkish mediators and analysts.
Trump Slams Putin’s Strikes on Kyiv, Criticizes Zelenskyy
In a fiery interview, Trump condemns Putin’s rocket attacks on Kyiv and lashes out at Zelenskyy’s rhetoric, calling for tougher sanctions and urging both leaders to de-escalate.
Russia and Ukraine Complete Largest Prisoner Exchange with 303 Freed Each
Russia and Ukraine completed the largest prisoner swap yet, trading 303 people each under an Istanbul agreement, marking the 65th exchange since 2022.
Trump Announces Major Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Swap Completed
Trump says a major prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine has been completed, marking a rare diplomatic breakthrough.