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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Polish outlet publishes Trump's alleged deal offer to Putin to stop Ukraine war - here's the fine print
US offer to Russia to end Ukraine war : A surprising report by Polish news outlet Onet has revealed that it has learned about the details of a "favourable" American proposal regarding Ukraine that was presented to Russian president Vladimir Putin during talks with Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy, in Moscow, according to a Pravda report. However, Onet does not reveal the name of its sources, but said that the proposal was coordinated with European states, reported Pravda. Onet wrote, "We have learned that Moscow received a very favourable offer from the Trump administration," as quoted by Pravda. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Donald Trump's Reported Offer to Vladimir Putin Onet outlined what all the US proposal allegedly includes: A ceasefire in Ukraine, though not a full peace agreement, as per the Pravda report. De facto recognition of the territories occupied by Russia through deferral of the issue for either 49 years or 99 years, according to Pravda. The lifting of most of the sanctions imposed on Russia and, in the long term, a return to energy cooperation – namely imports of Russian gas and oil, as per the Pravda report. ALSO READ: Economist PM Mark Carney's big shock - Canada loses 41,000 jobs in July as youth unemployment hits 14-year high No Promises on NATO Expansion But Onet found that the proposal reportedly includes no guarantees against NATO expansion, it is one of Moscow's consistent demands, according to the Pravda report. Live Events Military Support to Ukraine Remains Uninterrupted Russia also did not reportedly receive any promises that military support for Ukraine would cease, but Onet's sources also said that, this last point is reportedly acceptable to the Russians, as per the report. ALSO READ: Trump prepares $500 billion IPO for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, could fetch $30 billion — biggest in years Trump Speaks to Volodymyr Zelenskyy and EU Leaders According to the Pravda report, after the meeting between Witkoff and Putin, the US president reportedly had a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and many other European leaders. Then Trump reportedly even told European leaders he intended to meet with Putin "as early as next week", which would be followed by a trilateral meeting including Zelenskyy, as reported by Pravda. Later, the Kremlin reportedly confirmed that Russia and the US have agreed that Putin and the US president would be soon meeting in the coming days, according to the report. Zelenskyy also reportedly said that the potential formats for high-level meetings were discussed during Wednesday's phone conversation with Trump and the European leaders, as reported by Pravda. FAQs What is Trump reportedly offering Putin? A ceasefire in Ukraine, sanctions relief, a freeze on occupied territories' status for up to 99 years, and the return of energy trade with Russia . Are Trump and Putin going to meet? Yes. The Kremlin confirmed that a Trump and Putin meeting is planned for the coming days, as per the Pravda report.
News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Ukraine War To End Soon? Russia Receives 'Favourable' Ceasefire Proposal From US
Last Updated: Witkoff also proposed a trilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, but Russia did not respond to that proposal, Ushakov said Russia has received a favourable ceasefire proposal from US President Donald Trump's circle in coordination with European powers, according to a media report. Polish outlet Onet reported that the Trump side suggested Moscow declare a ceasefire with Ukraine—if not full peace—and in return, the United States would recognise Russia's territorial gains for now. The US would also lift most sanctions against Russia and allow it to resume oil and gas exports to the European Union, as was the case before the 2022 war. The report adds that the US wants Russia to reconsider its stance on the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), a military alliance of 32 member states, primarily from Europe and North America. Washington also expects Moscow to accept continued US military aid to Ukraine. US President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff presented a ceasefire proposal to Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting on Wednesday. According to Onet, Witkoff's ceasefire proposal was agreed upon with European powers and delivered to Russia on behalf of the United States. Witkoff also proposed a trilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but Russia did not respond to that proposal. After Putin-Witkoff meeting, the Kremlin said that a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin was set for the 'coming days". Putin has named the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a potential location for the meeting with Trump. The summit would be the first between sitting US and Russian presidents since Joe Biden met Putin in Geneva in June 2021. Three rounds of direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv have failed to yield any progress towards a ceasefire, even as Trump claims to be working hard to bring the war to an end in Ukraine, where tens of thousands have been killed since Russia launched its military offensive in February 2022. Trump on Wednesday said he was likely to meet Putin face-to-face 'very soon." They last sat together in 2019 at the G20 summit meeting in Japan, but have spoken by phone several times since Trump returned to the White House. view comments First Published: August 07, 2025, 18:01 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Euractiv
5 days ago
- Politics
- Euractiv
Nawrocki to be sworn-in as Poland's president amid election disputes
WARSAW – Karol Nawrocki, who is backed by Poland's Law and Justice (PiS) party, is set to be sworn in as president on Wednesday, following his narrow victory in the election this year, which sparked concerns over the vote count. The inauguration is expected to commence with a mass, before a secular ceremony with members of both parliamentary chambers in attendance. Nawrocki's slim win over the ruling coalition's candidate, Rafał Trzaskowski, means that the government of Donald Tusk has missed the opportunity to secure full control in Poland, and the presidential veto will continue to serve as a 'brake' on legislative power. Before entering the presidential race, Nawrocki, a former head of the state-run Institute of National Remembrance, was little known to the public. However, his campaign was marred by allegations that surfaced during the race. Early on, reports linked him to the criminal underworld in his hometown of Gdańsk, a port city on Poland's Baltic coast. According to the national news agency Onet, Nawrocki and his wife acquired a second property from an 80-year-old man in 2017 in exchange for lifelong care, but the man was later found in a state facility. Nawrocki admitted they had lost contact with him. Far-right candidate Sławomir Mentzen had also accused Nawrocki of taking part in an organised fight between football hooligan gangs from Gdańsk and Poznań, a western city. Nawrocki did not deny the accusation, with a campaign aide stating he was 'not ashamed' of the 'manly combat.' Onet also reported that two of Nawrocki's former colleagues alleged he had arranged sex workers for hotel guests while working as a security guard in the northern city of Sopot in the early 2000s. After the election, allegations of serious irregularities in the vote count emerged. Despite receiving over 50,000 complaints, Poland's Supreme Court, which has final authority over the validity of elections, upheld the results.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Eurosceptic nationalist Karol Nawrocki elected Poland president in tight election
Karol Nawrocki, a conservative historian backed by Donald Trump, has won Poland's tightly fought presidential election against centrist candidate Rafal Trzaskowski. Polish voters cast their ballots on Sunday in a tightly fought race, the result of which was expected to shape the country's political future and its relations with the EU. Mr Nawrocki, 42, a Eurosceptic nationalist, won 50.89 per cent of the votes cast while Mr Trzaskowski, a liberal Warsaw mayor, won 49.11 per cent after the final count, according to Onet. Mr Nawrocki, a historian and amateur boxer who ran a national remembrance institute, campaigned on a promise to ensure economic and social policies favouring Poles over other nationalities, including refugees from neighbouring Ukraine. Overnight projections after the polling showed Mr Nawrocki leading Mr Trzaskowski by a fraction of a percentage point. However, the race was too close to call as two of the three exit polls showed Mr Trzaskowski leading ahead of Mr Nawrocki. As votes were still being counted, a set of preliminary results combining exit polls and counted ballots at 1am local time on Monday showed Mr Nawrocki ahead with 50.7 per cent of the vote over Trzaskowski with 49.3 per cent. Locked in a near-dead heat, both candidates claimed victory in meetings with their supporters in Warsaw before the result was out. 'We won,' Mr Trzaskowski told his supporters. 'This is truly a special moment in Poland's history. I am convinced that it will allow us to move forward and focus on the future. I will be your president." Mr Nawrocki, speaking to his supporters at a separate event in Warsaw, said he believed he was on track for victory. "We'll win and save Poland," he said. "We must win tonight." A victory for Mr Trzaskowski, a liberal pro-EU politician, was set to strengthen prime minister Donald Tusk's pro-European agenda and help curb the rise of the far-right across Europe. In contrast, Mr Nawrocki's win was expected to threaten the stability of Mr Tusk's coalition and deepen rifts between Poland and its EU neighbours. Mr Nawrocki, 42, aligned with US conservatives, including US president Trump, was backed by the right-wing Law and Justice party. Last month, Mr Trump invited Mr Nawrocki to the Oval office and US homeland security secretary Kristi Noem had urged Poles to elect him, saying he had the capability of working together with Mr Trump. 'He needs to be the next president of Poland,' Ms Noem said. While the Polish presidency is largely ceremonial with limited sway over foreign policy and defence, the president enjoys veto power over legislation – a significant check on prime minister Tusk's pro-EU coalition which lacks the parliamentary majority needed to override it. The vote on Sunday was a runoff between the two highest vote winners in the first round of the election on 18 May when Mr Trzaskowski held a lead, but marginally. Mr Trzaskowski had won just over 31 per cent and Mr Nawrocki nearly 30 per cent, eliminating 11 other candidates. From 2015 to 2023, Poland was ruled by the nationalist Law and Justice party, which curbed abortion rights and expanded state control over the media. Though a centrist coalition led by Mr Tusk came to power in 2023, president Andrzej Duda – a conservative ally of Law and Justice – remained in office, enabling him to block much of Tusk's agenda. Mr Duda's term ends this summer and the race to succeed him is widely seen as a referendum on Mr Tusk, whose popularity is waning amid challenges in pushing through key reforms. The election attracted widespread international attention as it was being held in Ukraine's neighbourhood where Russia's war raised security fears. While candidates support aid to Kyiv, Mr Nawrocki opposes Nato membership for Ukraine while Mr Trzaskowski supports it in the future. Mr Nawrocki's campaign drew on themes popular among the American right, particularly a focus on traditional values. His supporters fear Mr Trzaskowski's pro-EU position could cede too much control over Polish affairs to European powers like France and Germany. Many European centrists had rallied behind Mr Trzaskowski, viewing him as a defender of democratic values at a time when they were under threat from rising authoritarianism worldwide.
Straits Times
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Polish eurosceptic Nawrocki expected to win presidential vote, news website Onet says
Polish presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki, backed by the main opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party, reacts to the exit polls of the second round of presidential election, in Warsaw, Poland, June 1, 2025. REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel Nationalist and eurosceptic Karol Nawrocki was expected to win Poland's presidential election based on all votes counted, the news website Onet reported on Monday, in results that would deal a blow to the reform agenda of the pro-European government. The Polish Electoral Commission said on its website that it had counted all of the votes. Official results are expected some time on Monday morning, the Commission had said earlier. Based on the final count, Nawrocki had 50.9% of the vote, while his rival, Rafal Trzaskowski, the liberal Warsaw mayor and an ally of the government led by Donald Tusk, had 49.1%, Onet reported on its website. Nawrocki, 42, an historian and amateur boxer who ran a national remembrance institute, campaigned on a promise to ensure economic and social policies favour Poles over other nationalities, including refugees from neighbouring Ukraine. While Poland's parliament holds most power, the president can veto legislation, and the vote was being watched closely in Ukraine as well as Russia, the United States and across the European Union. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
