#Ceasefire

Putin Spent Three Hours in the Kremlin Discussing Ukraine with Trump's Envoys: 'The Situation Is Complex,' but the Capture of Donetsk Will Continue

Politics 09/06/2026, 01:51

Putin held three-hour negotiations in the Kremlin with Trump's envoys Witkoff and Kushner, calling the situation in Ukraine 'complex.' A Reuters source stated that Russia intends to capture the entire Donbas by the end of the year, contradicting the official rhetoric of 'trust.'

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Witkoff and Kushner Leave the Kremlin: Talks with Putin Lasted Over Three Hours

Politics 09/06/2026, 00:33

Trump's special envoys Witkoff and Kushner held over three hours of talks with Putin at the Kremlin. Moscow rejected the idea of a three-day ceasefire, and the visit is set to continue in Kyiv on September 6.

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Zelensky Announces Ukraine's Readiness for a Pause in Strikes on Moscow in Exchange for Russia Ceasing Attacks on Kyiv

Politics 09/05/2026, 17:40

Zelensky stated that Ukraine is ready to refrain from strikes on Moscow from Saturday through the end of Monday, expecting a mirror pause by Russia regarding Kyiv amid preparations for negotiations with a U.S. delegation.

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Kremlin announces three-day pause in strikes on Kyiv: Peskov links decision to visit by US negotiators

Politics 09/05/2026, 15:08

Dmitry Peskov stated that Putin issued an order not to strike Kyiv from 6 to 9 September 2026. The Kremlin linked the pause to the preparation of meetings with American negotiators in the Ukrainian capital.

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Seventh local ceasefire at the ZNPP: IAEA declares a silence regime for the repair of the last power line

Politics 09/05/2026, 13:40

On September 5, the seventh local ceasefire took effect in the ZNPP area for the repair of the last power line. Since August 20, the plant has been running on emergency diesel generators with shrinking fuel reserves.

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Witkoff and Kushner Arrive in Moscow: What Trump's Envoys Are Carrying and How It Affects Ukraine Negotiations

Politics 09/05/2026, 13:28

On September 5, Trump's special envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Moscow, where they were met by Kirill Dmitriev. They are carrying an American proposal to end the war, while Kyiv, against the backdrop of the visit, has proposed a ceasefire.

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Budanov Confirms Ukraine Passed Putin a Proposal for a Full Ceasefire — Moscow Ignored It

Politics 09/05/2026, 12:34

SBU Head Budanov confirmed that Kyiv personally delivered to Putin a proposal for a full ceasefire at the front and in the air. Moscow did not respond to the initiative; drone strikes continue.

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Ukrainian Forces State They Are Carrying Out Defensive Operation Tasks 'in Full' and Outline Conditions for a Possible Ceasefire

Politics 09/05/2026, 10:47

The Main Directorate of Communications of the Ukrainian Armed Forces stated that Ukrainian military personnel continue to carry out the tasks of the defensive operation in full, and that a ceasefire regime is possible only on the condition of its reciprocity and symmetry.

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Ukraine Awaits Russia's Response on 'Silence in the Air' During US Envoys' Visit to Kyiv

Politics 09/05/2026, 02:13

Ukraine is awaiting Russia's response to the proposal to halt aerial strikes during the visit of US envoys to Kyiv. The Defense Forces have already received combat orders to stop strikes until the end of September 7.

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Witkoff and Kushner Head to Moscow: Putin's Inner Circle Doubts a Breakthrough on Ukraine

Politics 09/05/2026, 01:24

Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrive in Moscow on September 5 for negotiations on Ukraine, after which they plan a visit to Kyiv. In Putin's inner circle, expectations of the meeting are extremely low.

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Trump's Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Head to Moscow and Kyiv: Details of the First Visit to Ukraine's Capital Since the US President's Return

Politics 09/04/2026, 21:41

Trump's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will depart for Moscow on September 4 and for Kyiv on September 6 for talks on ending the war. This is the pair's first visit to the Ukrainian capital since Trump's return to office.

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“Turkey Is Politically on Our Side, but Its Own Interests Are Its Priority”: Ukraine’s Ambassador Reveals Details of Ceasefire and Drone Deal Negotiations

Politics 09/03/2026, 07:12

Ukraine’s Ambassador to Turkey, Nariman Dzhelyal, told RBK-Ukraine in an interview that Ankara politically supports Kyiv, but its own interests remain its priority. He revealed details of the preparation of the Drone Deal, assessments of the prospects for a maritime ceasefire, and the reasons for the freeze in negotiations.

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Matviyenko names Russia's main condition for talks with Ukraine: it will 'never be anti-Russia'

Politics 09/01/2026, 18:31

Federation Council chair Matviyenko stated that Russia is ready to negotiate with Ukraine only under a "reliable peace plan" guaranteeing that Kyiv will "never be anti-Russia" or a "ram for the West."

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Budanov Announces Possible September Meeting of Ukrainian and Russian Delegations

Politics 08/27/2026, 17:05

Head of the Ukrainian President's Office Kyrylo Budanov stated that a new meeting of the Ukrainian and Russian delegations, as well as with the participation of the American side, could take place in September.

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Kremlin Rejects Idea of a Free Economic Zone in Donbas: Peskov Calls Region a 'Subject of the Russian Federation'

Politics 08/25/2026, 19:52

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov rejected the idea of creating a free economic zone in Donbas under the administration of a third party, calling the region a 'subject of the Russian Federation.' This was a response to Zelenskyy's statement about a buffer zone.

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US at UN Security Council urges Russia and Ukraine to stop strikes on civilian infrastructure and return to negotiations

Politics 08/25/2026, 02:08

At a UN Security Council meeting timed to Ukraine's Independence Day, U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative Dan Negrea called on Russia and Ukraine to stop strikes on civilian infrastructure and return to negotiations.

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"This Is a Tsunami for the State": Zelensky Explains Why Elections During the War Are Risky for Ukraine

Politics 08/23/2026, 12:32

Zelensky stated that holding elections under conditions of a full-scale war carries risks for Ukraine comparable to a tsunami, and is ready to discuss voting only if real security guarantees are in place.

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Putin names the condition under which Moscow is ready to talk to Kyiv about peace

Politics 08/22/2026, 19:41

In an interview with Zarubin, Putin stated that Moscow is ready for dialogue with Kyiv only on the basis of “realities on the ground,” calling the current proposals “exotic” and unacceptable.

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