Putin, Vladimir V
- How Russia and Ukraine Are Fighting to Shape President Trump’s View of the War - Off the battlefield, each side is trying to influence the American leader’s perception as they look to negotiate a peace settlement in their favor.
- For Zelensky, Just Keeping Trump Talking About Ukraine Peace Deal Counts as a Win - Though discussions produced little tangible progress, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at least avoided the type of setbacks that have blighted earlier meetings.
- Trump and Zelensky Meet to Iron Out Peace Plan, but Deal Remains Elusive - The U.S. president said after a meeting at Mar-a-Lago that a deal was “maybe very close.” But a joint U.S.-Ukraine proposal appeared unfinished, as Russia rejected several ideas.
- Zelensky to Meet With Trump at Mar-a-Lago About Plan to End War With Russia - President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine brings a revised 20-point peace proposal, as well as doubts about whether Russia is serious about pursuing peace.
- Russia Attacks Kyiv Ahead of Trump-Zelensky Meeting - The assault began at around 1:30 a.m. local time and was continuing into the morning.
- Some G.O.P. senators join Democrats in urging Trump to adopt hard line with Putin. - Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker
- Why Russia Is Likely to Reject the New US-Ukrainian Peace Plan - The first draft essentially called for Ukraine’s surrender. The revised version includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression.
- Here’s What Is in the 20-Point Peace Plan for Ukraine - The blueprint covers a broad range of issues, including territory, security guarantees and postwar reconstruction. But Russia has indicated little willingness to end the war.
- Putin’s Year-End News Conference Set for Friday - The annual news conference sets the Kremlin’s tone for the next year and highlights President Vladimir V. Putin’s grip over Russia.
- The Putin Confidant Who Pushed Back Against Russia’s War in Ukraine - Dmitri N. Kozak had worked with President Vladimir V. Putin for three decades before quitting in September. His associates described his break with the Russian leader.