The New Yorker

What are Putin’s Ultimate Demands for Peace in Ukraine?

The Trump Administration has claimed that it’s nearing a deal to end the war, but, for now, the conflict’s essential impasse still holds: Moscow won’t accept what Kyiv can stomach.

Putin demands Ukraine pull out of Donbas for cease-fire as he addresses Witkoff leak

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on Thursday repeated his demands that Ukraine pull out of the Donbas region in the east of the country, days ahead of a scheduled visit by a US delegation for peace ...

Ukraine war: Putin’s latest order to Russia army signals he’s not budging from his demands

Putin is preparing his forces for winter combat, sending a clear message that he won’t soften his stance despite discussions ...
The Spectator Australia

How Russia’s National Guard may stymie the latest Ukraine plan

One of the crucial obstacles to a Ukraine peace deal appears to be Vladimir Putin’s demand for the remaining fifth of Donetsk ...
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Ukrainian, US Officials Meet In Florida For Peace Talks As Putin Doubles Down On Demands

Ukrainian negotiators were set to meet with European officials in Brussels, and later US officials in Florida, days after a ...

Putin will never stop until he is forced to

Trump, admirably, has been trying to bring an end to the killing. But it won’t work, because Putin won’t work with him.