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02-12-2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday to discuss a potential peace deal to end the Ukraine war. The meeting comes after two days of negotiations in Florida between Ukrainian and US officials, including Witkoff and Jared Kushner, aimed at refining a US-backed peace plan. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the talks as 'constructive' but said there were 'some tough issues that still have to be worked through'. The plan has been viewed as favourable to Russia, and Kyiv has maintained it will not cede territory in the east. The talks are taking place amid ongoing conflict, with Russian officials claiming to have captured key towns in eastern Ukraine.
Entities: Vladimir Putin, Steve Witkoff, Moscow, Ukraine, US • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
02-12-2025
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow as part of efforts by the Trump administration to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. The meeting comes after US and Ukrainian officials held talks in Florida over the weekend. The US has backed a peace proposal, but much work remains to be done, and there are concerns that the plan may be too pro-Russia. Ukrainian officials have pushed for security guarantees, while Russia has rejected Ukraine joining NATO. The situation on the ground in Ukraine remains dire, with Russian missiles continuing to target Kyiv.
Entities: Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff, Vladimir Putin, Ukraine, Russia • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
02-12-2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, amid a corruption scandal that has shaken the country. Yermak, who was also Ukraine's chief negotiator in talks to end the war with Russia, had amassed significant power and enemies. The scandal comes as Ukraine faces diplomatic pressure from both Russia and the United States to accept an unequal peace deal. Zelensky confirmed Yermak's dismissal and announced a major shake-up of the system. The move is seen as a significant development in Ukrainian politics, with potential implications for the country's ongoing conflict with Russia.
Entities: Volodymyr Zelensky, Andriy Yermak, Ukraine, Russia, America • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
02-12-2025
Russia claimed to have captured the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a strategic hub, on Monday, although Ukraine dismissed the claim as 'loud statements' aimed at influencing negotiations on ending the war. The claim comes after months of heavy fighting and shortly before high-level talks between US and Ukrainian officials. Ukraine's military said they continue to hold back the enemy's offensive in Pokrovsk, despite the difficult situation. The Kremlin's claim was supported by a video showing Russian soldiers unfurling a Russian flag in Pokrovsk's city center. The capture of Pokrovsk would be an important victory for Russia if confirmed.
Entities: Russia, Ukraine, Pokrovsk, Moscow, US • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
02-12-2025
The Trump administration is dispatching an unconventional negotiating team, led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to Moscow to push for a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine. The team, which includes Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is taking an unconventional approach to diplomacy, relying on personal relationships and business associates rather than traditional diplomatic channels. Witkoff and Kushner have had successes in the past, including brokering a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and are seen as key figures in the administration's diplomatic efforts. However, their approach has raised concerns among some allies and officials, who worry about the lack of traditional diplomatic experience and the potential for mistakes.
Entities: Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Vladimir Putin, Ukraine • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
02-12-2025
Ukrainian MP Halyna Yanchenko expresses distrust in Steve Witkoff, sent by President Donald Trump to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Yanchenko shares her concerns in an interview with CNN's Jim Sciutto, highlighting the skepticism among Ukrainians regarding the negotiation efforts led by Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Entities: Halyna Yanchenko, Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Jared Kushner • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
02-12-2025
Ukraine has sent a new delegation to Florida for peace talks with the US, led by Rustem Umerov, in an effort to end the war with Russia. The move is seen as a shift away from Ukraine's previous uncompromising stance, with the new team including officials such as Andrii Hnatov and Andrii Sybiha. The talks, which also involved US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff, were described as productive and aimed at refining President Trump's proposed framework for peace. However, concerns remain about the influence of former Ukrainian government official Andriy Yermak, who resigned amid a corruption probe.
Entities: Ukraine, US, Russia, President Zelenskyy, Rustem Umerov • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
02-12-2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, in Moscow to discuss a potential peace plan for the war in Ukraine. The US is pushing for an end to the conflict, but Russia has indicated initial resistance to the plan. Ukraine has refused to accept Russia's demands, including ceding territory and dropping its NATO aspirations. The meeting comes as Russia continues to make advances on the battlefield, and Ukraine's military is under increasing strain.
Entities: Vladimir Putin, Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump, Ukraine, Russia • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
