Negotiations between the US, Ukraine, and the EU to end the war in Ukraine have collapsed due to disagreements. Washington offered controversial concessions, causing concern.
Ministerial talks on the war in Ukraine in London have been postponed due to the absence of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Discussions will take place at the level of officials.
Top diplomats were supposed to hold talks on the war in Ukraine in London, but the meeting will take place at the level of senior officials. The US will offer Kyiv to recognize Crimea as Russian and freeze the front.
The Trump administration eliminated an interagency group that collected data on Russian war crimes. Several initiatives designed to hold Moscow accountable have also been canceled.
The US will present a seven-point plan for a settlement in Ukraine, which includes recognizing Crimea as Russian, lifting sanctions, and renouncing security guarantees.
The US Secretary of State announced a reform of the State Department, which envisages the liquidation of more than 130 offices, the reduction of 700 positions, as well as the optimization of the structure for more efficient operation.
Putin offered Trump to stop the invasion of Ukraine along the current front line. Russia also rejected some US proposals, including the military presence of NATO countries in Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine stated that the cessation of US aid could lead to the loss of Kyiv as a strategic partner. He also emphasized that soldiers from the DPRK and China are fighting in Ukraine.
The United States continues to insist on ending the war in Ukraine. Trump is disappointed in both sides of the conflict and wants to stop the killings, as stated in the White House.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not participate in the London talks on the Russian-Ukrainian war. The U.S. will be represented by Trump's Special Envoy Keith Kellogg.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and envoys Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg will meet with representatives from Ukraine, Britain, France and Germany in London on April 23.
The US would welcome an extension of the Easter ceasefire after Sunday, the State Department said. Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating the regime.
Russia announced an "Easter truce" but immediately continued offensive operations and shelling, indicating its violation. According to ISW, the Russian Federation is likely using this for manipulation and seeking to earn US favor.
The US is planning another meeting of Special Representative Witkoff with the Russians to persuade Moscow to join the framework agreement on Ukraine. The details of the agreement are being finalized, and the US will work on this with Europeans and Ukrainians in London next week.
It was reported that the Minister of Defense of Ukraine supports Trump's peace plan by 90%. The Ministry of Defense refuted this statement, emphasizing that the agency does not make political decisions and cannot give percentage evaluations.
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov informed the USA that Ukraine 90% supports President Donald Trump's peace plan. The decisive step is now up to Russia, while a decision on a complete ceasefire is being prepared in London.
The United States has developed a draft concept for monitoring compliance with the ceasefire in Ukraine. It was presented on April 17 in Paris at a meeting with Ukraine and partners, but only if there is an agreement with Russia.
According to Axios, US Secretary of State Rubio's threats in Paris to withdraw from the talks were aimed at Ukraine, not Russia. He conveyed Trump's impatience for progress without mentioning pressure on the Russian Federation.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statement on rejecting mediation reflects President Trump's position, media write. Trump is disappointed by the lack of progress and has no patience for the parties' "games".
According to The New York Times, serious discussions about further providing military aid to Ukraine are practically not being held in the administration of US President Donald Trump. Europe has also not received assurances that the US will continue a large-scale exchange of intelligence information for Ukraine.
Bloomberg reports that the US may recognize Russian control over Crimea in a potential peace agreement. This proposal could freeze the front line, leaving most occupied territories to the Russian Federation, and remove the issue of Ukraine's NATO membership.
Dmytro Medvedev stated on April 18 that the EU should stop participating in the conflict in Ukraine, following the example of the US. In his opinion, this will allow Russia to "deal with the situation faster".
US President Donald Trump stated that the United States may cease participation in negotiations on ending Russia's war against Ukraine. This will happen if one of the parties creates serious obstacles to the peace process.
A new exchange of prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine will take place tomorrow with the mediation of the UAE, a source reports. About 500 prisoners and 46 wounded soldiers will be exchanged.
The United States has presented allies with proposals for a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia. The plan envisions a ceasefire and a possible easing of sanctions against Moscow in the event of a lasting truce.
Peskov announced "progress" in negotiations on Ukraine, but acknowledged many difficult issues. He also commented on Rubio's statement about a possible abandonment of peace efforts.
The US Vice President announced interesting news in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Secretary of State Rubio noted that the US will stop trying if there is no progress.
The US is ready to stop trying to make peace between Ukraine and Russia if there is no progress. This was stated by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio after meeting with European and Ukrainian leaders.
Negotiations on a ceasefire took place in Paris with the participation of delegations from Ukraine, France, Germany, Great Britain, and the United States. The details were revealed by the Head of the US State Department, Marco Rubio.
Negotiations between delegations from Ukraine, the USA and coalition countries took place in Paris. They discussed a ceasefire, security guarantees and the return of Ukrainian children.