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Russia Today
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Moscow names topics for Istanbul talks with Kiev
Moscow wants to discuss a 'sustainable settlement' with Kiev during possible upcoming talks in Istanbul, including the recognition of formerly Ukrainian territories as an integral part of Russia, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has said. The senior diplomat spoke with reporters about the proposed meeting on Tuesday, explaining that the issues Moscow would bring up are effectively 'the same' it has in the past and largely concern the goals of Russia's special military operation against Ukraine. 'They have been on the agenda all the time – how to ensure a reliable, sustainable settlement of the situation, first of all, by addressing the very roots of this conflict, resolving issues related to the denazification of the Kiev regime, ensuring recognition of the realities that have developed recently, including the entry of new territories into Russia,' Ryabkov stated. The deputy minister was apparently referring to Kherson and Zaporozhye regions, as well as Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, which were incorporated into Russia in late 2022 following a string of referendums. In the aftermath of the 2014 Maidan coup in Kiev, Crimea also opted to break away from Ukraine, joining Russia via a referendum shortly after. The senior diplomat refrained from making any prognosis on the potential outcome of the proposed talks, but stressed that Moscow is committed to negotiating 'seriously and responsibly.' 'It is premature to make any predictions. The question should be addressed to the sponsors of the Kiev regime and Kiev itself. Are they ready to negotiate? We have a strong impression that with the current approach, these figures can be characterized by their inability to negotiate,' Ryabkov said. Russian President Vladimir Putin offered to resume direct negotiations on Sunday. He insisted that the settlement process must start with talks, and that negotiations could ultimately lead to 'some kind of new truce and a new ceasefire.' The offer has received a mixed reaction from Kiev and its backers, who continued to say that negotiations must be preceded by at least a 30-day truce. The proposal, however, was backed by US President Donald Trump, who urged Kiev to 'immediately' accept it. Following Trump's statements, Ukraine shifted its position, and leader Vladimir Zelensky announced his readiness to meet with the Russian president 'personally.' On Tuesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov refused to comment on the prospect of Putin's personal participation, confirming only that a Russian delegation will be 'waiting' for the Ukrainian side in Istanbul on Thursday. Peskov did not disclose who exactly would represent Russia at the meeting, since he said he had not been authorized to say.
The Guardian
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
Trump news at a glance: Vance says Russia not being realistic on Ukraine, Trump says he may be right
Speaking at a security conference on Wednesday, the US vice-president, JD Vance, said of fruitless efforts to end the war in Ukraine: 'Right now, the Russians are asking for a certain set of requirements, a certain set of concessions in order to end the conflict. We think they're asking for too much.' Asked about the comments later on Wednesday, Donald Trump said: 'It's possible that's right.' Separately, Trump has nominated the wellness influencer Dr Casey Means for surgeon general after withdrawing his initial pick for the influential health post – Janette Nesheiwat, a former Fox News medical contributor. Means is linked to Trump's vaccine sceptic health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, though she has mostly steered clear of his views on vaccination. Here are the key stories at a glance: JD Vance has said that Russia is asking for 'too much' in its negotiations with Ukraine in the latest sign of growing frustration from Washington with ceasefire talks to end the war between the two countries. During his remarks, Vance reiterated the threat that the White House would 'walk away if [Trump] thinks he's not making progress'. Read the full story The Federal Reserve kept interest rates on hold and called out growing dangers in the US economy amid Donald Trump's erratic rollout of an aggressive trade strategy. Jerome Powell, the US central bank's chair, cautioned that the president's tariffs are likely to lift prices, weaken growth and increase unemployment if maintained. Read the full story The Trump administration is planning to deport a group of migrants to Libya, according to reports, despite the state department's previous condemnation of the 'life-threatening' prison conditions in the country. Libya's provisional government has denied the reports. Read the full story A federal appeals court granted a judge's order to bring a Turkish Tufts University student from a Louisiana immigration detention center back to New England for hearings to determine whether her rights were violated. Read the full story Denmark has said that it will summon the US ambassador to Copenhagen to respond to reports that US intelligence agencies have been ordered to increase espionage in Greenland. Read the full story Donald Trump has tapped Dr Casey Means – a wellness influencer with close ties to Robert F Kennedy Jr, the US health secretary – as nominee for surgeon general. Means has no government experience and dropped out of her surgical residency program to found a health tech company, and makes money promoting dietary supplements, creams and teas. Read the full story What else happened today: Catching up? Here's what happened on 6 May 2025.
Russia Today
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Trump warns of ‘decisions' on Russia-Ukraine talks
President Donald Trump has expressed displeasure over the pace of the US-brokered negotiations with Russia and Ukraine regarding the current conflict, stating that decisions need to be reached soon. According to US Vice President J.D. Vance, Washington currently considers Russia's demands for ending the conflict unacceptable. 'The Russians are asking for a certain set of requirements, a certain set of concessions, in order to end the conflict. We think they're asking for too much,' he said at a Munich Leaders Meeting in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Trump was asked to comment on Vance's statement in a press briefing in the White House later in the day. 'It's possible that he's right,' the US president replied. We are getting to a point where some decisions are going to have to be made. 'I'm not happy about it,' Trump said. Senior figures in the current US administration, including the president himself, have stated that Washington may have to step back from trying to mediate talks over the Ukraine conflict if sufficient progress is not made. 'At some point in time, it either has to be something that can happen or we all need to move on. That'll be a decision the president will have to make,' Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Fox News last week. Washington has reportedly prepared a fresh set of economic sanctions targeting Russia's energy and banking sectors, as potential leverage in the talks. Moscow has repeatedly declared that it remains open to peace talks with Kiev. Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a 72-hour ceasefire around the upcoming Victory Day celebrations. Ukraine rejected the initiative, demanded an unconditional 30-day truce and increased UAV and missile attacks on Russia. Despite this, the ceasefire offer is still on the table, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. Russia's demands for ending the conflict have remained stable: Ukraine must demilitarize, denazify, abandon ambitions to join NATO, stay neutral and remain free of nuclear weapons. In addition, Kiev needs to recognize the Russian regions of Crimea, Kherson and Zaporozhye as well as the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, Moscow has stated.
