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25-04-2025
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that the US and Russia are making progress towards a peace deal in Ukraine, citing continued contacts between the two countries. His comments come after a recent large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv, which killed at least 12 people and injured over 100, prompting a reaction from US President Donald Trump, who urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the attacks. Despite the violence, Lavrov expressed optimism that a deal can be reached, although some details still need to be finalized. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has emphasized that recognizing occupied territory as Russian is a red line for Ukraine, a point that is reportedly part of Trump's proposed peace plan.
25-04-2025
US President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with recent deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv, killing at least 12 people and injuring 90 others, stating he is "not happy" and urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to "stop." Trump said he is putting pressure on both sides to end the war in Ukraine, and his special envoy is expected to hold talks with Putin in Moscow. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded by saying the US could be more forceful with Russia to secure a ceasefire, and that a ceasefire must be the first step. The attack has complicated efforts to advance a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia.
25-04-2025
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has stated that Ukraine may need to give up land as part of a peace deal with Russia to achieve "temporary peace", although he stressed that the Ukrainian people would "never accept occupation" by Russia. Klitschko's comments come amid growing pressure from US President Donald Trump on Ukraine to accept territorial concessions, and follow a recent clash between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over the status of Crimea.
25-04-2025
Russia launched a massive strike on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, killing at least 12 people and injuring around 90 others in its deadliest assault on the city since last July. The attack, which lasted around 11 hours, involved 66 ballistic and cruise missiles, four plane-launched air-to-surface missiles, and 145 drones. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cut short his trip to South Africa and returned home, branding the strike as "one of (Russia's) most outrageous." The attack came as peace talks between Ukraine and Russia appeared to stall, with the Kremlin spokesman saying that Ukraine's refusal to surrender Crimea was a major obstacle. The Ukrainian foreign minister said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is determined to continue the war, and that "weakness and concessions will not stop his terror and aggression."
25-04-2025
Former US President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Russia's recent missile strikes on Kyiv, Ukraine, calling them "very bad timing" amid ongoing peace negotiations, and urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to "STOP!" on his social media platform Truth Social. The strikes killed at least 12 people and injured around 90 others. Trump has been vocal about his desire to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, despite Moscow's continued assaults, and has expressed growing impatience with both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Putin.
25-04-2025
President Donald Trump's peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine war is one-sided, favoring Russia's positions despite being the aggressor. Trump's language about the conflict is deliberately unspecific and tepid, failing to directly blame Russian President Vladimir Putin for the violence. After a recent Russian missile strike on Kyiv that killed 12 people, Trump posted on Truth Social, "Vladimir, STOP!" without condemning Putin or offering condolences to the victims. Trump's tone contrasts with his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he scolded for ruling out recognizing Russia's annexation of Crimea. Trump claimed that Russia's "concession" was not taking all of Ukraine, a statement that betrays a misunderstanding of the war and Ukraine's resistance. Trump's approach has been criticized for being too soft on Russia and too harsh on Ukraine, and his administration has not taken significant steps to pressure Russia or support Ukraine.
25-04-2025
Ukrainian authorities blame Russia for an overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv that killed 9 people and injured 70 others, including children. The attack hit at least 5 neighborhoods, causing fires in residential buildings and damaging homes. Ukraine's Air Force detected at least 45 drones, and rescue workers found bodies under the rubble. The attack occurred amid stalled peace negotiations, with President Donald Trump criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for not agreeing to cede Crimea to Russia.
25-04-2025
The Russia-Ukraine war has taken a turn for the worse with Russia launching multiple Iranian drones and North Korean missiles, killing civilians, and undermining Donald Trump's peace plan. The plan, which was largely based on US talks with Russia, is considered one-sided and a "surrender plan" by Ukraine and its European partners. Trump's efforts to broker peace appear to be diminishing, and there are concerns that the US may give up on Ukraine, potentially blaming Kyiv for the failure. European nations have pledged to continue supporting Ukraine, but it remains uncertain whether they have the political will and unity to do so without US backing.
25-04-2025
Donald Trump's frustration with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is evident in his recent comments, particularly in a Truth Social post where he blamed Ukraine's loss of Crimea on his predecessor, Barack Obama. Trump claimed he is "very close" to a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war, but his comments and those of his officials suggest otherwise. US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance, have warned that America is ready to "move on" if a deal is not reached soon, putting pressure on Ukraine. Zelenskyy is unable to concede to US demands, which include recognising Russian control over seized territory, as it would breach Ukraine's constitution. Trump's post was notable for not mentioning Russian President Vladimir Putin, and instead focused blame on Zelenskyy.
25-04-2025
President Trump urged Russia's President Putin to stop his bombing campaign in Ukraine, saying "Vladimir, STOP!" after a deadly attack on Kyiv. The attack came a day after the Trump administration threatened to abandon peace talks if Ukraine didn't accept a US peace proposal that favored Russia. Trump's comments were unusual as he typically avoids criticizing Putin and instead has directed anger towards Ukraine's President Zelensky. Trump said he was running out of patience for a peace deal and sought to divert blame if negotiations fail, claiming the war is "not my war" but "Biden's war." He also refused to impose new sanctions on Russia and said he wants to see progress through negotiations before making further decisions. NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte met with Trump and said he didn't think the US would walk away from the talks.
25-04-2025
Donald Trump's new peace proposal for the Russia-Ukraine war includes recognizing Crimea as part of Russia, a significant shift from over a decade of US policy. The proposal, presented in London, has been met with criticism from former diplomats and analysts, who argue that formally acknowledging Russia's claim to Crimea would set a dangerous precedent for other authoritarian regimes. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has ruled out recognizing Crimea as Russian territory, citing his country's Constitution. Trump's proposal appears to distinguish between Ukraine's recognition and that of the US, with some analysts suggesting that Ukraine and European officials might tolerate a US position that acknowledges Russian control over Crimea, even if they disagree with it. The move would be a significant concession to Russia, which has entrenched its control over Crimea since annexing it in 2014.
