Why Putin's demands make it difficult for Zelenskyy to agree a deal
Monday, 18 August 2025 () Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly demands that he be given control of the whole of the Donbas as part - and only part - of his price for any peace deal with Ukraine.
French President Emmanuel Macron openly defied Vladimir Putin’s demand to restrict Ukraine’s army, declaring a peace deal cannot limit Kyiv’s military strength. Macron insisted Ukraine needs a “robust army of several hundred thousand” as its only real security guarantee. While Putin warns...
A secret Western plan to secure post-war Ukraine has been revealed, with France, the UK, and top U.S. generals reportedly shaping a strategy to deploy over 10,000 foreign troops after a peace deal with Russia. The proposal includes training forces for Ukraine’s army and a “reassurance force” to stabilize the nation. President Macron confirmed 26 nations have pledged support, forming a “coalition of the willing.” Moscow strongly opposes the plan, warning that any foreign troops could become legitimate targets.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has bluntly rejected Vladimir Putin’s invitation to Moscow for peace talks, calling Russia’s capital a “terrorist” city. Speaking to ABC News, Zelensky said he could not travel while Ukraine remained under relentless missile and drone attacks. Putin claimed security would be guaranteed, but Zelensky insisted discussions must happen in Kyiv. While Trump has attempted to broker talks between both leaders, and Putin signaled openness to direct dialogue, the Kremlin maintains the timing is “not ready.” Hopes for peace remain distant amid ongoing war.
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Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has launched a scathing attack on Western-led security guarantees for Ukraine, calling them “worthless without Moscow’s input.” Speaking after a Paris summit hosted by Emmanuel Macron, where 26 nations pledged military backing for Kyiv, Medvedev dismissed the pledges as “complete nonsense” and accused the coalition of ignoring Russia’s role. He further warned that Russia will adjust its military posture along the NATO-Finland border, escalating tensions in Europe as the war in Ukraine enters a dangerous new phase.
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Zelensky has hit back at Vladimir Putin’s warning about “legitimate targets,” openly mocking Moscow’s threats. In a bold statement, Zelensky boasted that thousands of foreign-trained troops are preparing to enter Ukraine, escalating tensions and signaling Kyiv’s defiance against Russian aggression. The remarks highlight the growing intensity of the Russia-Ukraine conflict as both sides brace for a new phase of confrontation.
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Putin has dismissed the possibility of a peace deal with Ukraine, bluntly rejecting any meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky. Declaring there is “no point” in talks, Putin’s remarks signal a major setback to diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war. The move heightens tensions as the conflict drags on, leaving hopes for negotiation hanging by a thread.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a direct warning to Vladimir Putin, declaring that Ukraine now has a “solid basis” for NATO-style Article 5 security guarantees in case of a ceasefire. Speaking in Denmark alongside Nordic-Baltic leaders, Zelensky said Ukraine’s future security must rest on ironclad commitments, not empty promises. With bilateral agreements already in place — including one with Denmark — Kyiv is making it clear: any ceasefire deal must come with NATO-level protection. Will this escalate tensions with Moscow, and how will Putin respond to Ukraine’s defiance?
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Coalition of the Willing: 26 countries agree to deploy troops or equipment to post-war Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the number of countries willing to participate and the contributions on the table a "victory".
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White House is pointing fingers at Europe, accusing EU leaders of obstructing Ukraine peace talks with what it calls “unreasonable” and “fairy-tale” demands. According to Axios, senior US officials say some European governments publicly endorse President Donald Trump’s peace drive while privately pushing Kiev toward unrealistic conditions, prolonging the war. Trump, fresh from his Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin and meetings with Volodymyr Zelensky, is pressing for a lasting peace deal—not just a ceasefire. But frustration is mounting in Washington, with officials warning Europe against escalating while leaving America to pay the cost. The Atlantic reported that Trump has grown impatient with both Kiev’s unwillingness to make concessions and EU refusal to back what he calls a “realistic outcome.” Moscow, meanwhile, insists on neutrality for Ukraine, rejection of NATO expansion, and recognition of new territorial realities, including Crimea and Donbass as part of Russia.
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Trump reportedly shoved a map of Ukraine across the table toward President Zelensky, demanding territorial concessions to fast-track a peace deal with Russia. Sources say the map outlined regions Trump believes Ukraine should give up, including Crimea and parts of the Donbas. The move stunned EU leaders in the room and visibly angered Zelensky, escalating tensions during what was already a high-stakes summit on the future of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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