Russia, Ukraine and The ceasefire

How not to end a war: 3 lessons from the last time Ukraine and Russia agreed a ceasefire deal
The last time Ukraine signed a peace accord with Russia, 10 years ago, it brought only sporadic violence, mounting distrust, and eventually full-scale war. Here’s what we can learn from that history.
US aligns with G7, urges Russia to accept Ukraine ceasefire
The United States drew closer to its G7 allies on Friday, overcoming differences, at least momentarily, to back Ukraine's territorial integrity and warn Russia to follow Kyiv in accepting a ceasefire or face possible further sanctions.
Trump says 'very good chance' of Ukraine ceasefire while Russia keeps caveats
Russia struck a sedate tone on Friday but acknowledged grounds for cautious optimism, after only backing the "idea" of a U.S. brokered 30-day ceasefire with firm caveats.
Putin responds to US-Ukraine ceasefire proposal, says Russia 'for it' but has concerns
President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, landed in Moscow on Thursday morning for discussions on a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.
G7 ministers unite to back Ukraine and warn Russia of sanctions
Foreign ministers from the G7 nations reached a deal on a joint statement aimed at showing unity on Friday that backed Ukraine's territorial integrity and warned Russia to follow Kyiv in accepting a ceasefire or face possible further sanctions.
Russia Responds to Ukraine-US Ceasefire Agreement
The Kremlin has said it does not want to get ahead of itself after Ukraine announced it was ready to accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire with Russia.
Ukraine willing to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia as U.S. lifts freeze on aid and intelligence
Ukraine said it would accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia after talks with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
G7 Warn Russia of New Sanctions if No Ceasefire Agreed
G7 nations emphasised on Friday the need for robust "security arrangements" to ensure a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, warning Moscow to follow Kyiv in agreeing a ceasefire or face further sanctions,
G7 Warns Russia of New Sanctions Unless It Accepts Ukraine Ceasefire
The Group of Seven (G7) nations warned Russia on Friday of further sanctions if it does not agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine, presenting a united front despite tensions within the bloc over U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach to allies and Russia.
G7 urges Russia to accept ceasefire or face further sanctions
We called for Russia to reciprocate by agreeing to a ceasefire on equal terms and implementing it fully,” the diplomats said in a joint statement from the talks in Canada. “We discussed imposing further costs on Russia in case such a ceasefire is not agreed,
G7 warns Russia of sanctions if it refuses to cease fire – Reuters
G7 countries warn Russia that new sanctions may be imposed if Moscow refuses to agree to a ceasefire, according to Reuters and The Guardian. The G7 statement still requires approval from foreign ministers at a meeting before the negotiations conclude.
Kremlin says Putin sent Trump message on Ukraine ceasefire idea, says 'cautiously optimistic'
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US envoy is taking Putin’s comments on Ukraine ceasefire proposal to Trump, Kremlin official says
The Kremlin said Putin met with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss details of the American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire ...
Putin sets out conditions for Ukraine ceasefire
The Russian president agrees fighting must end, but calls for the removal of the "root causes" of the war he launched.
Talk of ceasefire and aid spurs hope in Ukraine, anger in Russia
The resumption of U.S. military and intelligence aid for Ukraine follows a contentious White House meeting between the ...
What to Know About Russia’s Drive to Push Ukraine’s Troops Out of Kursk
Russia claimed to retake a key town in the area from Ukrainian forces. Ukraine’s top military commander has said that its ...
Zelensky says Putin's response to Ukraine ceasefire plan is 'manipulative'
Zelensky's comments come after Putin agreed fighting must end but any plan must remove the "underlying causes of this crisis" ...
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Ukraine loses a ceasefire bargaining chip as its troops cede ground in Russia
KYIV, Ukraine — As momentum builds for a ceasefire with Russia, Ukraine has all but lost a valuable bargaining chip.
Russia-Ukraine War Update for March 13: Moscow Reacts to Trump Peace Plan
A brief ceasefire would be "nothing more than a temporary respite for the Ukrainian military," a senior Kremlin aide said on ...