‘Are they tapping us along?’: Rubio on Moscow’s intentions after direct talks stall
Sunday, 18 May 2025 () Senator Marco Rubio expressed concerns about Russia's sincerity in the Ukraine peace process after initial talks failed to yield a ceasefire. Despite a proposed prisoner exchange, skepticism remains high, with Rubio suggesting Moscow might be prolonging negotiations. As Trump prepares to speak with Putin and Zelenskyy, recent attacks and Ukrainian officials' doubts underscore the challenges in achieving a lasting resolution.
Zelensky, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, held a high-level phone call with Donald Trump on May 16. The emergency dialogue came as Russia refused a ceasefire and demanded full Ukrainian withdrawal from key regions it doesn't entirely control — Donetsk,...
Zelensky delivered a stunning rebuke to Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of being "afraid" to attend critical peace talks in Turkey. Speaking after the Istanbul summit collapsed with no..
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are back on the table in Istanbul. Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky says Moscow is open to “possible compromises,” with a high-level delegation from..
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Ukraine peace talks in Turkey are doomed without Trump and Putin. As leaders from Russia and Ukraine land in separate cities across Türkiye, confusion reigns..