President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will assume the role of chief negotiator on his behalf, representing the United States at the Russia-Ukraine peace talks scheduled to take place in Turkey on Thursday.
Read More Secy. Of State Marco Rubio To Represent U.S. During Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks In TurkeyTag: Peace talks
Zelensky Agrees To Meet With Putin On Thursday, Urges Trump’s Attendance
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accepted Vladimir Putin’s offer of direct, in-person negotiations after being cautioned by President Donald Trump, with the Ukrainian leader expressing that he would “appreciate” if Trump could attend as well.
Read More Zelensky Agrees To Meet With Putin On Thursday, Urges Trump’s AttendanceU.S. Pulling Back From Mediating Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks, Says State Department Official
A State Department official announced that the United States will be stepping away from peace talks between Russia and Ukraine to help end their years-long war.
Read More U.S. Pulling Back From Mediating Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks, Says State Department OfficialRubio: Trump May Walk Away From Russia-Ukraine Mediation If No Deal Is Reached Soon, ‘We Cannot Continue’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Sunday that this week will be “critical” in deciding whether to continue engaging in peace talks in the Russia-Ukraine war or walk away all together.
Read More Rubio: Trump May Walk Away From Russia-Ukraine Mediation If No Deal Is Reached Soon, ‘We Cannot Continue’Trump, Zelensky Have ‘Very Productive’ Face-To-Face Talk For First Time Since Oval Office Spat
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have met in person for the first time since their heated Oval Office confrontation back in February.
Read More Trump, Zelensky Have ‘Very Productive’ Face-To-Face Talk For First Time Since Oval Office SpatRussia Taking Ukraine Cease-Fire Deal ‘Seriously’ But Rejects Current Terms
Russia is taking U.S. proposals for a cease-fire agreement with Ukraine “seriously” but can’t accept the deal as it stands, a senior Russian diplomat said Tuesday, suggesting peace talks between the two countries have stalled.
Read More Russia Taking Ukraine Cease-Fire Deal ‘Seriously’ But Rejects Current Terms