Ceasefire on Moscow’s terms? How peace talks in Riyadh made US redraw its red lines on Ukraine

The Kremlin has managed to impose its version of an "energy ceasefire" on the US, conveniently "forgetting" to extend it to Ukrainian oil and gas facilities.  
28 March, 2025
18:52
Zelenskyy: US to hold consultations with some countries on monitoring ceasefire regime
16:42
German intelligence: Putin prepares for war with NATO
14:50
US secretary of state says that it's too soon for US-Russia high-level discussions
14:16
Germany allocates over €7 million for repair of Ukraine's energy infrastructure
13:52
Denmark commits €40 million to boost Ukraine's wartime innovations
13:31
Sweden to provide over €7 million for drone and mine clearance coalitions for Ukraine
12:00
EXPLAINERWhy the new US resource agreement proposal unacceptable for Ukraine and how Kyiv should respond
11:58
Ukrainian government calls new draft of mineral resources deal from US "working version"
11:36
Meloni sceptical about sending "reassurance force" to Ukraine
09:35
New version of mineral deal with US may conflict with Ukraine's European integration aspirations
09:10
Trump’s mineral deal demands Ukraine to repay all US aid with interest
08:41
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27 March, 2025
17:59
Zelenskyy on Trump's envoy Witkoff: For Ukrainians, this person is from another planet
17:44
Zelenskyy outlines potential US role in Ukraine's security guarantees
17:35
Zelenskyy: Ukraine will propose algorithm for dialogue on deployment of military contingent in 7-10 days
16:41
Macron: Allies will prepare legal framework for Ukraine ceasefire monitoring in three weeks
15:57
Zelenskyy invites coalition of willing representatives to Ukraine to develop work plan
15:52
Macron: Franco-British mission to be sent to Ukraine to work on strengthening Ukraine's military
15:30
EXPLAINERWhat are Kyiv’s red lines on frozen Russian assets?
15:21
Zelenskyy and Starmer after the Paris summit: now is not time for lifting sanctions against Russia
15:02
AP: France explores possibility of deploying peacekeepers along Dnipro River in Ukraine's centre
12:48
Meeting of coalition of the willing to support Ukraine starts in Paris
12:30
EXPLAINERWhat new challenges does Europe face, and how should Germany's new government address them?
12:15
Zelenskyy, Starmer and Macron hold talks before coalition of the willing meeting
11:39
Ukraine's foreign minister on overnight air attacks: Russia's actions show that Putin wants to prolong war
08:40
US Treasury expects to sign minerals deal with Ukraine next week
08:34
EXPLAINERHow the "Trump factor" influences Italian politics and what it means for Ukraine
26 March, 2025
17:47
Reuters: Europe seeks alternatives to peacekeepers in Ukraine due to challenges in implementation
16:55
Norway to provide nearly US$95m for gas procurement for Ukraine
16:30
Chief of Zelenskyy's office believes Ukraine-US relations "back on track"
15:30
EXPLAINERHow Russia outmaneuvered US in Saudi Arabia talks and what comes next
15:03
NATO secretary general promises devastating response to Putin for attacking Poland or another NATO state
13:40
Ukraine agrees with US on list of facilities that Russia must not hit as part of partial ceasefire
13:36
Hungarian Foreign Minister arrives in Moscow for 13th time since beginning of full-scale invasion, raising suspicions in EU
13:30
Trump orders declassification of case on possible links between his campaign and Russia
13:12
Germany warns West that Putin may be deceptive in ceasefire talks
11:03
Baltic foreign ministers explain importance of supporting Ukraine at first meeting with US secretary of state
09:38
PHOTONorwegian foreign minister and minister of labour and social inclusion arrive in Kyiv on visit
09:16
Russian foreign minister claims talks with US on restarting Nord Stream and hopes to "pressure Europe"
08:45
EXPLAINERHow the Balkans divides into military alliances and what it could mean
08:41
UK urges Putin to agree to ceasefire "without further delay"
08:25
Trump believes Putin may be "dragging their feet" in peace deal talks
25 March, 2025
17:44
US intelligence: Ukraine and Russia believe flawed truce is worse than war continuation
17:25
White House: US pledges to help Russia with agricultural exports
17:04
US and Russia agree on truce in Black Sea and ban on strikes against energy facilities
17:00
EXPLAINERHow a mysterious death could influence Poland’s political landscape ahead of the election
16:33
European Council president: Russia treats Ukraine's border as mere line on map, it won't respect our borders either
13:42
Zelenskyy to meet Macron in France on 26 March
13:31
Moscow claims that joint US-Russia statement following Riyadh meeting not adopted due to Ukraine's stance
13:00
EXPLAINERWhy Russian assets should be transferred to Ukraine, and that's necessary for all of Europe
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