#Peace Talks

Zelensky: Ukraine has a chance to end the war with Russia before winter, but US will and Patriot missiles are needed

Politics 09/23/2026, 11:23

Zelensky stated that Ukraine can end the war with Russia before winter, provided there is US will and deliveries of Patriot missiles. Trump at the UN session called the timeframe for ending the conflict imminent.

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Stubb: “You Will Not Win This War” — Finnish President Calls on Putin to Sit at the Negotiating Table

Politics 09/23/2026, 05:31

Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that Ukraine is winning on the battlefield and called on Putin to sit at the negotiating table, proposing an energy ceasefire formula ahead of winter.

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"There Will Be No Winners": Rubio Says It Makes Sense to End Russia's War Against Ukraine Through Negotiations

Politics 09/23/2026, 05:07

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that there will be no winners in Russia's war against Ukraine and that it makes sense to end it through a peace agreement. Zelensky, in a meeting with Trump, proposed a condition for an energy ceasefire.

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Zelensky Called Trump a 'Game Changer' of the War and Stated a Condition for Meeting with Putin

Politics 09/23/2026, 03:19

After meeting with Trump in New York, Zelensky called the American leader a 'game changer' of the war and declared readiness for a trilateral meeting with Putin 'at any time,' expressing hope for the end of hostilities before winter 2026.

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Trump dodged a question on returning occupied territories to Ukraine at meeting with Zelensky in New York

Politics 09/23/2026, 02:45

At the meeting in New York, Trump dodged a direct answer on returning occupied territories to Ukraine, stating only that an agreement is expected. Zelensky expressed hope for ending the war by winter.

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Zelensky Expresses Hope to End the War by Winter with Trump's Help on the Margins of the UN GA

Politics 09/23/2026, 02:23

On the margins of the 81st UN GA session, Zelensky expressed hope to end the war by winter with Trump's help. The American leader stated that both sides want peace and called on the Kremlin to stop hostilities.

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Trump at the UN General Assembly: The End of the War in Ukraine Will Come "Sooner Than People Imagine"

Politics 09/22/2026, 23:55

At the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, Trump stated that the war in Ukraine will end "sooner than people imagine." On the evening of September 22 in New York, he will hold a meeting with Zelenskyy to discuss an energy and maritime ceasefire.

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Zelensky and Trump Meet on the Margins of the UN General Assembly: A Chronicle of Relations Without Breakthroughs

Politics 09/22/2026, 17:30

On September 22, Zelensky and Trump will meet on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. RBC-Ukraine recalls the history of their contacts — from the confrontation in the White House to peace negotiations, from which no breakthrough is expected.

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Zelensky names condition under which Ukraine will stop strikes on Russian refineries

Politics 09/22/2026, 01:40

Zelensky stated that Ukraine is ready to stop strikes on Russian refineries if Moscow ceases to attack the energy sector, critical infrastructure, and food exports. The discussion of the conditions may take place at the UN General Assembly.

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Putin Accuses Ukraine of Sabotaging Negotiations: 'They Are Doing Everything to Ensure There Is No Peace'

Politics 09/20/2026, 04:57

Putin accused Ukraine of unwillingness to negotiate at a Military-Industrial Commission meeting, yet Kyiv has repeatedly proposed peace, and the U.S. is preparing a trilateral round for October.

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"You said the same thing a year ago": Kushner rebuts Putin's promise to seize Donbas within months

Politics 09/19/2026, 11:03

According to the NYT, at a Kremlin meeting in early September Putin stated that Russia would seize Donbas within a few months, but Jared Kushner rebutted: "You said the same thing a year ago."

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Marine Le Pen: France Cannot Afford Its Previous Level of Spending on Ukraine, but Will Maintain Military Aid and Training

Politics 09/18/2026, 11:51

Marine Le Pen stated that France cannot continue financial support for Ukraine at the previous level, but will maintain military aid and training. The candidate also called for a "peace conference" involving Zelensky and Putin.

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Zelensky Announces Preparation of Meetings with the US: Peace, Energy, and Expansion of the Anti-Ballistic Coalition

Politics 09/17/2026, 15:10

Zelensky announced the preparation of meetings with American partners on issues of peace, energy, food security, and air defense. A meeting with Trump may take place in New York on September 21–23.

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Kushner: Washington has prepared the bulk of the peace deal; everything hinges on Donbas and Kyiv's refusal

Politics 09/13/2026, 06:30

U.S. Special Envoy Jared Kushner stated at the YES forum in Kyiv that Washington has prepared the main body of the peace deal, but Kyiv refuses to yield to Moscow's territorial demands.

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Arakhamia Reveals Ukraine's 'Tunnel' Negotiation Strategy with Russia: The Goal Is to Surround Putin with Pro-Peace Voices

Politics 09/12/2026, 22:17

David Arakhamia explained at the YES Annual Meeting 2026 conference that Ukraine is building a systematic 'tunnel' of negotiations with Russia through constant contact and international pressure on Putin's entourage. In parallel, the US is trying to revive the stalled track through a winter energy ceasefire.

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Lavrov: Russia Will Not Halt Combat Operations Against Ukraine During Negotiations

Politics 09/12/2026, 17:30

Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia will not suspend combat operations against Ukraine even during possible negotiations. At the same time, he called Zelensky's invitation to Moscow a gesture of goodwill.

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White House Confirms Russian Official's Participation in G20 Energy Meeting in Houston

Politics 09/12/2026, 03:03

The White House confirmed that a Russian official will attend the G20 energy meeting in Houston on September 14–16. This is a continuation of the first in-person contacts between Moscow and Washington at the forum since 2022.

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Peskov stated that Russia is not discussing an energy ceasefire with Ukraine, calling energy Kyiv's 'Achilles' heel'

Politics 09/10/2026, 21:02

Peskov stated that Russia is not discussing an energy ceasefire with Ukraine, calling energy Kyiv's 'Achilles' heel. At the same time, the Kremlin does not rule out trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi.

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