Putin Keeps Pummeling Ukraine, Convinced Trump Is on His Side

The concessions offered so far by President Trump fall short of Russia’s stated war aims. But President Vladimir V. Putin appears certain that he has the upper hand in talks.

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Russia and Ukraine, Under Trump Pressure, Signal Openness to Direct Talks

An unusual public back-and-forth suggested that both sides in the war were eager to at least appear interested in negotiations.

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Can Trump Really Negotiate Peace in Ukraine, Russians Wonder

Many thought President Trump would be able to finish the war. Now they are not so sure.

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Putin Declares One-Day Easter Truce in Ukraine War

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia said that from Saturday evening through Sunday, he had ordered his forces to “stop all military activity” against Ukraine.

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Putin Envoy Says He’s in U.S. for Talks With Trump Administration

Kirill Dmitriev wrote on social media that his meetings were about restoring a U.S.-Russian dialogue that was “completely destroyed under the Biden administration.”

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Putin’s Aims in Trump Talks on Ukraine

Moscow sees economic and geopolitical benefits in humoring President Trump’s push for a cease-fire in Ukraine. But the Kremlin’s war aims haven’t shifted.

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Kremlin Says Putin Met With Trump’s Envoy, Steve Witkoff

The diplomatic effort signaled that Russia was keen to keep negotiating with the United States about a cease-fire in Ukraine.

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Putin, in No Hurry for 30-Day Truce, Seeks Ukrainian Concessions

The remarks by the Russian leader suggested he wanted to draw out negotiations or make a truce impossible. Ukraine’s leader called the response to a cease-fire plan “manipulative.”

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Putin, in No Hurry for Cease-Fire, Demands Ukrainian Concessions

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia laid out a series of conditions that Ukraine might reject, but displayed a willingness to continue talks with President Trump.

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U.S. Negotiators Are En Route to Moscow, Kremlin Says

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia is weighing a 30-day cease-fire proposal from the United States and Ukraine.

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