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20-05-2025
US President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine will “immediately” begin ceasefire negotiations after a two-hour call with Vladimir Putin and a follow-up call with Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump claimed both sides will negotiate conditions directly, while Zelensky insisted on a full, unconditional ceasefire and urged continued US and European involvement. Putin said Russia is ready to work on a memorandum outlining principles, timelines, and a potential temporary ceasefire, though no timeframe was discussed. European leaders welcomed US engagement, and the Vatican was floated as a possible venue. Despite the diplomatic moves, recent deadly strikes and mutual distrust suggest a durable ceasefire remains uncertain.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, European leaders • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
20-05-2025
Vice President JD Vance met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican ahead of renewed U.S.-led diplomatic efforts on a Ukraine ceasefire. Vance, a Catholic convert who led the U.S. delegation to the pope’s inaugural Mass, was joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. They discussed international conflicts, humanitarian and international law, and negotiated solutions, according to the Vatican. Vance gifted the Chicago-born pope a Chicago Bears jersey and two St. Augustine books, reflecting shared Augustinian ties. The pope also met other delegations and reiterated willingness to support peace efforts in Ukraine. Vance separately met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Italy’s Premier Giorgia Meloni, as coordination continued ahead of an expected Trump-Putin call.
Entities: JD Vance, Pope Leo XIV, Vatican, Ukraine ceasefire, Marco Rubio • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
20-05-2025
President Trump said he had an “excellent” two-hour call with Vladimir Putin and that Russia and Ukraine would immediately begin ceasefire talks, potentially hosted by the Vatican. He expressed trust that Putin wants peace and suggested economic incentives for Russia after the war. Trump also spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO leaders. Zelenskyy urged stronger sanctions if Russia won’t stop attacks and warned the U.S. not to step back from talks. Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined Trump’s call with Putin. Recent lower-level talks in Istanbul ended quickly but included an agreement to exchange 1,000 POWs each.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia, Ukraine • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
20-05-2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Rome with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, European leaders, and Pope Leo XIV ahead of a planned call between former President Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin about ending the war. Zelenskyy pushed for “real diplomacy,” a full ceasefire, stronger sanctions on Russia, defense cooperation, and a major prisoner exchange, while thanking the Vatican for offering to host direct talks. Rubio said meaningful progress likely requires an in-person Trump-Putin meeting. European leaders, including Germany’s Friedrich Merz, pledged coordinated transatlantic efforts to seek a swift end to the conflict. The diplomacy coincided with Russia’s largest drone barrage of the war, targeting multiple Ukrainian regions, with Ukraine reporting many drones intercepted or neutralized.
Entities: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
20-05-2025
CNN analysis argues Trump’s much-touted call with Vladimir Putin pushed prospects for Ukraine peace further away. Trump signaled support for Russia-Ukraine talks without a 30-day ceasefire, aligning with Moscow’s preference to negotiate while fighting continues and spurning European and Ukrainian calls for a pause. He hinted the U.S. might step back if progress stalls and floated possible Vatican involvement, reinforcing concerns Washington won’t exert decisive leverage (e.g., tougher sanctions or more arms for Kyiv). Russian officials praised the call’s tone, while critics said Putin emerged with maximalist demands intact and little U.S. pressure applied, deepening transatlantic rifts and casting doubt on the administration’s commitment to a robust peace push.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Ukraine, Russia, United States • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: analyze
20-05-2025
CNN’s Kaitlan Collins asked President Trump in the Oval Office whether meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin is necessary to achieve peace in Ukraine. The clip is part of a roundup featuring related global developments, including Zelensky criticizing Putin for avoiding talks, ongoing Gaza strikes, JD Vance’s meeting with Pope Leo XIV, and analysis of Russia’s leverage in negotiations with the U.S. and Ukraine.
Entities: Kaitlan Collins, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
20-05-2025
CNN reports that a phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin marked a turning point in efforts to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. Analyst Nick Paton Walsh says Russia appears to be driving the pace and terms of the talks, while Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Putin for avoiding in-person negotiations and warned there’s no time for political games. The call raises expectations for next steps in potential ceasefire discussions but highlights power imbalances and uncertainty over concrete outcomes.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia, Ukraine • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
20-05-2025
Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine to date, firing 273 drones and decoys at Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Donetsk just hours before President Donald Trump’s scheduled call with Vladimir Putin about a ceasefire. Ukraine’s air force said 88 drones were intercepted and 128 likely jammed; at least one person was killed and three injured. Trump announced calls with Putin and later Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressing hopes for a ceasefire. The White House reiterated support for ending the conflict and criticized Russian strikes on civilians. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Zelenskyy in Rome, where he emphasized readiness for real diplomacy, a full ceasefire, sanctions on Russia, and continued pressure to achieve a durable peace.
Entities: Russia, Ukraine, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-05-2025
Former President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a two-hour call about ending the war in Ukraine, which both described positively but produced no concrete progress toward a ceasefire. Trump claimed Russia and Ukraine would “immediately” start negotiations, while Putin said a ceasefire is possible if both sides reach acceptable compromises. However, talks in Turkey reportedly collapsed after Russia demanded Ukraine withdraw from four illegally annexed regions and that the international community recognize those annexations and halt aid to Kyiv—terms Ukraine called unacceptable. Trump briefed Zelenskyy and several European leaders and suggested the Vatican could host talks, but no agreements or sanctions threats were announced. Zelenskyy called it a defining moment to test global leaders’ ability to secure peace.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine, Russia • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
20-05-2025
US President Donald Trump said there’s a “good chance” of peace between Russia and Ukraine after a two-hour call with Vladimir Putin and separate talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, announcing negotiations would begin “immediately.” He hinted at a U.S. “red line” in the talks without specifying it, emphasized potential post-war U.S.–Russia trade, and suggested neutral venues like Turkey, the Vatican, or Switzerland. Zelenskyy warned Russia may propose “difficult conditions” and said sanctions are still under discussion. European leaders seek clarity on U.S. support amid concerns Washington is stepping back. Putin called a time-limited ceasefire possible if terms are agreed, while Russia continued attacks, claiming new territorial gains and launching large-scale drone strikes.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, United States, Russia • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
20-05-2025
Sky News’ Trump100 podcast discusses Donald Trump’s two-hour call with Vladimir Putin, noting it produced no progress toward a Ukraine peace deal and raising questions over whether Trump is backing away from his self-styled role as peace broker. The episode also covers global reaction to President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis, controversy over the timing of its disclosure, and speculation about whether his health may have affected him while in office.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Ukraine peace deal, Sky News Trump100 podcast, Joe Biden • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: analyze
20-05-2025
The op-ed argues that how the Ukraine war ends has direct consequences for the United States. It warns that a quick, weak deal—favored by a Trump administration eager to “move on”—would embolden Russia, undermine European security, and raise future costs for America. Putin’s aims extend beyond Ukraine to rewriting Europe’s security order, and Russia is already escalating sabotage, cyberattacks, and coercion. With the U.S. signaling reduced commitment to Europe and NATO, a vulnerable Ukraine could invite wider conflict, damage America’s largest trading relationship, and free Russia to intensify destabilizing operations globally. An emboldened Moscow would also strengthen coordination with China, Iran, and North Korea, weakening U.S. leverage. The piece concludes that resisting Russia in Ukraine now is cheaper and safer for America than confronting a larger crisis later.
Entities: Ukraine War, United States, Russia, Vladimir Putin, NATO • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: warn
20-05-2025
President Trump retreated from demanding an immediate Russian cease-fire in Ukraine, instead backing President Vladimir Putin’s call for direct Russia-Ukraine negotiations, potentially hosted by the Vatican. After a two-hour call, Trump framed talks as a step toward peace and future U.S.-Russia trade, signaling willingness to “back away” if progress stalls. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky insisted any process include U.S. and European participation and rejected territorial concessions. Recent Istanbul talks produced a major prisoner-swap plan but no cease-fire, with Russia holding firm on hard-line demands. The Kremlin highlighted broader U.S.-Russia ties and possible prisoner exchanges, while uncertainty remains over U.S. sanctions policy as Europe readies a new support package for Ukraine.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia-Ukraine negotiations, Vatican • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
20-05-2025
After a call with President Trump, Vladimir Putin secured a diplomatic boost: Washington now welcomes direct Russia-Ukraine talks rather than insisting on an immediate cease-fire. But Trump tied any U.S.-Russia economic thaw to achieving peace in Ukraine, delaying Moscow’s hopes for sanctions relief, SWIFT readmission, and renewed American investment. A proposed 9-for-9 prisoner swap was the only concrete outcome. Buoyed by stabilized oil prices, a slowing but growing economy, strong military recruitment, and modest battlefield gains near Pokrovsk, Putin appears willing to trade short-term economic normalization for leverage to press a favorable settlement. Analysts note Russia aims to convince Kyiv’s backers the war is unwinnable, increasing pressure for peace on Moscow’s terms.
Entities: Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, Russia, Ukraine, Washington • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: analyze
20-05-2025
After a call with Vladimir Putin, President Trump signaled the U.S. will step back from trying to broker or pressure a Ukraine-Russia cease-fire, telling Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders the parties must resolve it themselves. He reversed earlier threats of new sanctions on Russia, citing concerns about hurting U.S. business opportunities, while maintaining existing sanctions and ongoing intelligence sharing and arms flows. The move, following tense exchanges with Zelensky and the resignation of the U.S. ambassador to Kyiv, widens a rift with European allies who plan to impose more sanctions. Trump, who once claimed he could secure peace in 24 hours, now emphasizes potential U.S.-Russia trade after the war, a stance seen as giving Putin what he wants: reduced American pressure and a split within NATO.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky, United States, Russia • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
