Peace talks
Why Peace Talks in the Caucasus Are So Difficult
If the West wants to avoid more instability in the post-Soviet space it must ensure that any accommodation in the Caucasus directly addresses the needs of the 120,000 ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Small Countries, Huge Stakes in Armenia-Azerbaijan Talks
In theory these talks aim to resolve a simmering conflict between two smallish countries in the South Caucasus, on the table is no less than a microcosm of the global clash between democracy and tyranny.
Kari Lake wants to sit Zelensky, Putin down for peace talks
Several rounds of peace talks last year failed to produce results due to Ukraine and Russia's incompatible demands about certain territories.
Chinese company admits its drone was shot down in Ukraine
Aiding Russia with weapons would ruin China's credibility as a potential peacemaker, one expert told Newsweek.
Ukraine official skeptical China's "brave enough" to send Russia weapons
"This is the beginning of the collapse of the Soviet empire," said the high-level Ukrainian.
China's 12-point plan to end Ukraine war includes halting Russian sanctions
The Chinese Foreign Ministry released a peace proposal ahead of President Xi Jinping's anticipated "peace speech" before the United Nations on Friday.
Zelensky delivers blow to China's Russia-Ukraine peace plan
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to give a "peace speech" to the United Nations on the one-year anniversary of the Ukraine war.
Joe Biden offered Vladimir Putin 20 percent of Ukraine to end war: Report
A peace proposal reportedly submitted on behalf of Biden in mid-January offered Russia territory the size of Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.
U.S. peace talks offer in Ukraine "unacceptable," Russian lawmaker says
Russia has repeatedly accused Kyiv and its partners of blocking peace talks while itself refusing to relinquish occupied Ukrainian territory.
Let Russia Create Its Own (Fictional) Off-Ramp in Ukraine
Calls for creating an off-ramp are harmful to Ukraine's fight against its invaders and—importantly—completely unnecessary: The Russian propaganda machine responsible for propagating the invasion's false justifications is fully capable of creating an off-ramp for itself whenever it deems it necessary.
Ukraine peace proposals: What are the chances?
Eleven months into Russia's full-scale invasion, key actors appear to be looking for ways to end the fighting.
When Russia and Ukraine will agree to end war, according to ex-NATO general
Russia and Ukraine will agree to a cease-fire when both sides "understand that they are not moving anywhere," said the senior German Army officer.
Russia outlines three conditions for peace it will not accept from Zelensky
Volodymyr Zelensky put forward a 10-step "peace formula" during a virtual address to world leaders at the Group of 20 summit in Bali, Indonesia last month.
Henry Kissinger is wrong about preserving Russia post war: Ex-U.S. general
Kissinger's recent essay warns against continued aggression against Russia due to the potential of another world war.
No peace in Ukraine without accepting annexations: Kremlin
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday that Ukraine must accept the "modern reality" of occupation.
Russian state TV host admits war "depletes" country in "every way"
"We are all adults and we are well aware that war depletes the Russian state in every way," said Kremlin propagandist Olga Skabeyeva.
Russia issues new threat about Ukraine war as Zelensky heads to U.S.
Russian rhetoric has escalated as the Ukrainian president is likely to request additional security aid.
Ukraine entering a ceasefire will lead to more "aggression," activist warns
Russia previously demanded that Ukraine recognize its annexed territory as a prerequisite for peace talks.
Russia complains of Ukraine military's "aggressive behavior"
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin blamed Kyiv for failed peace talks and lamented its "totally aggressive" military conduct.
Kremlin turns down Biden's attempts to broker Ukraine peace talks
Russia won't accept President Joe Biden's requirement that Russian forces withdraw completely from Ukraine before any negotiations.
Putin ally calls negotiation talks a ruse by Russia to buy time to attack
"I understand that it's strategically important for us to drag out this situation," the politician said of the negotiations with Ukraine.
Russia open to negotiations with Ukraine, factoring in new realities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky previously said that Ukraine is "ready for a dialogue with Russia, but with another president of Russia."
Ukraine prepared to negotiate with Russia after Putin's out of office
An adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine "never refused to negotiate" an end to the Ukraine conflict.
Ukraine allies can't give in to Putin's demands for ending war
"It's a test—they want to see how close the West would be to actually engaging with them," Northwestern's William Reno told Newsweek.
Russia would agree to talks to end Ukraine war on these conditions: Kremlin
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the West needs to "take into account the interests" of Moscow to start talks to end the blood conflict.
Ukraine Diplomat Aims 4-Letter Blast at Elon Musk's Russia Peace Proposal
Under Musk's peace deal, Crimea, a region Russia annexed in 2014, would formally become part of Russia.
Putin's Allies Are Starting to Turn on Ukraine War
Russia faced criticism last week at the United Nations General Assembly for its aggression in Ukraine.
Russian TV Host Asks Why Guest Isn't in Jail After Calling for Peace Talks
Former member of Russia's Parliament Boris Nadezhdin, while speaking on State TV, said it was impossible for Russia to defeat Ukraine.
Russia Ex-President Names Demand to End Ukraine War: 'Total Capitulation'
Dmitry Medvedev's comments come after Russian troops were forced to retreat from key cities in Ukraine over the weekend.
Ukraine Leaders Eye Maximalist War Goals as Russian Lines Collapse
Ukrainian leaders reiterated their demands at a summit in Kyiv this weekend.