Putin, Ukraine

Putin names new justifications for Russia's war against Ukraine - ISW
Russian President Vladimir Putin once again claimed that he had no choice but to violate the 2014 and 2015 ceasefires and launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In his view, the decision to invade should have been made earlier,
Putin Faces Awkward Question From Chinese Media About Ending Ukraine War
The Russian leader said that, if he could do it over, he'd have launched his invasion even earlier than February 2022.
Trump says he is waiting for meeting with Putin to end war in Ukraine
US President-elect Donald Trump has said he is anticipating a meeting with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. Source: Trump during a speech in Arizona broadcast by LiveNow from Fox Quote: "One of the things I want to do,
Putin laments "serious blunders" in top general's killing, says he'll meet Trump "any time" on Ukraine war
Russia's Vladimir Putin, in his annual marathon news conference, laments "serious blunders" by his security forces and says he'll meet Trump "any time" about Ukraine.
Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin wants a meeting as soon as possible about the war with Ukraine
"President Putin said that he wants to meet with me as soon as possible," Trump said during his remarks at Turning Point's America Fest convention.
Putin says Russia is ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he was ready to compromise over Ukraine in possible talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on ending the war and had no conditions for starting talks with the Ukrainian authorities.
Putin Signals No Rush to End Ukraine War in Marathon TV Appearance
The Russian president appeared in no hurry to seek an end to the war despite President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to secure a speedy resolution.
Vladimir Putin says 'negotiations and compromise' will be needed to end Ukraine war
The Russian president says "the other side" of negotiations will need to compromise to bring an end to the Ukraine war.
Putin signals shift on Ukraine War, suggests talks without preconditions
Russian President Vladimir Putin signals openness to talks with Ukraine, without preconditions, raising hopes for peace.
Vladimir Putin: Russia is ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war
Vladimir Putin said he is ready to compromise over Ukraine in possible talks on ending his war and has no conditions for starting discussions – as he boasted about Russia’s military achievements at his annual marathon televised news conference.
Trump Leaves Door Open to Putin’s Offer for Talks on Ukraine War
President-elect Donald Trump suggested he’s open to meeting Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine sparked by Russia’s 2022 invasion.

Fico, Putin and Russia

Ukraine War Maps: How Battle Lines Shifted in 2024
Vladimir Putin was dealt a blow with Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk oblast but his forces ended the year with ...
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin hosts Slovak PM in rare visit and vows ‘destruction’ after Kazan drone attack
Russian president Vladimir Putin yesterday hosted Slovakia’s prime minister, Robert Fico, in a rare visit to the Kremlin by ...