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He was never going to be a member of NATO: Trump on Ukraine President Zelenskyy
Washington, DC, March 31: US President Donald Trump, on Sunday (local time), addressed Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's intentions regarding the rare earth deal with the US and his aspirations for NATO membership.
Trump pissed off with Putin's actions, says end Ukraine war or face tariffs on Russian oil
Washington, DC, March 31: President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin: cooperate on ending the Ukraine war or face additional tariffs on Russian oil, CNN reported.
Ukrainian President Zelensky wants to back out of minerals deal: Trump
Washington, March 31: US President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is looking to back out of a critical minerals agreement with the US.
Trump 'angry' at Putin, threatens additional tariffs on Russian oil
Washington, March 31: US President Donald Trump has said that he is "pissed off" with Russia's President Vladimir Putin, telling NBC News in a phone interview last week that he could impose additional tariffs on Russian oil if Putin doesn't cooperate in ongoing negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian apples in India signify 'strong bilateral trade ties'
New Delhi, March 29: Ukrainian apples arrived in Delhi, signifying strengthening bilateral relations between both countries, Ukraine's Embassy in India said.
Putin cites North Korea among Russia's potential partners to settle Ukraine war: Report
Seoul, March 28: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday listed North Korea as one of the partner countries he is willing to work with to settle its war in Ukraine, according to a Russian report.
Putin calls for peaceful resolution of Russia-Ukraine war
Moscow, March 28: Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the Kremlin stands for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict on the condition that its root causes are removed, describing the conflict as complex and demanding a "careful approach."
Macron unveils Ukraine support plans at Paris summit
Paris, March 28: French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a range of initiatives to support Ukraine at a summit in Paris, amid growing uncertainty over continued US assistance.
Preparations underway for North Korean leader Kim's visit to Russia this year: Reports
Seoul, March 27: Preparations are underway for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's visit to Russia this year, a Russian Minister said on Thursday.
We share Indian foreign policy's concept 'the whole world is a family', says Russian FM
Moscow, March 27: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov while speaking at the conference on "Russia and India: Towards a New Agenda for Bilateral Relations" said that it was symbolic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Russia. The conference is jointly hosted by the Embassy of India in Russia and the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC).
UN chief welcomes agreement on freedom of navigation in Black Sea
United Nations, March 27: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the commitments reached by the United States, Russia and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia on freedom of navigation in the Black Sea, and viewed the move "a crucial contribution to global food security and supply chains," his spokesman said.
Ukraine, US end talks in Riyadh with focus on Black Sea navigation, energy facilities protection
Riyadh, March 26: The new round of talks between Ukrainian and US delegations concluded in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, local media Al Arabiya News reported.
Russia says no plan for Putin-Trump talks, possibility remains open
Moscow, March 25: The Kremlin on Tuesday said that there are no plans for high-level discussions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump, though plans can change rapidly if necessary.
US concludes Black Sea security talks with Russia and Ukraine in Riyadh
Washington, DC, March 26: The United States recently held expert-level discussions with delegations from both Russia and Ukraine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from March 23 to 25. These bilateral meetings followed high-level discussions by US President Donald Trump with, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy respectively, an official press release by the White House stated.
US, Ukraine agree to ensure safe navigation, prevent commercial vessels use for military purposes in Black Sea
Washington, DC, March 26: In line with high-level discussions between US President Donald J Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the United States facilitated bilateral technical-level talks with a Ukrainian delegation from March 23-25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, an official press release by the White House stated.
Ukraine conflict brings EU-US ties to historic low: Italian expert
Rome, March 25: The recent US-brokered Russia-Ukraine peace talks highlighted growing divisions between Washington and Brussels, bringing trans-Atlantic relations to a historic low, an Italian geopolitical analyst has said.
Maksym Krippa expands investments: a new phase in the construction sector with DIM
London, March 25: Maksym Krippa, owner of the Parus business center and Ukraine Hotel, is expanding his real estate activities. This time, his investment focus is on development: he has become a partner of DIM.
UAE President receives phone call from Russian President
Abu Dhabi, March 24: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, during which they discussed bilateral cooperation and ways to strengthen ties. The conversation took place within the framework of the strategic partnership between the two countries and as part of efforts to serve their mutual interests. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further enhancing these ties across multiple sectors for the benefit of their peoples.
US, Russia negotiators begin talks in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh
Riyadh, March 24: The high-stakes meeting between a US delegation led by US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Wiktkoff and Kremlin negotiators has started in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, where the Trump administration is pushing for a ceasefire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict in separate talks with Moscow and Kyiv, CNN reported.
Russian delegation arrives in Riyadh to participate in US-brokered peace talks
Riyadh, March 24: The Russian delegation arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Monday, to participate in the peace negotiations brokered by the United States, aiming to reach a ceasefire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Moscow, Washington committed to settling Ukraine crisis: Kremlin
Moscow, March 24: Moscow and Washington have a mutual desire to move forward with efforts to resolve the Ukraine crisis, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
Russia and US hold talks on Ukraine conflict in Riyadh
Moscow, March 24: Russia and the United States have begun consultations in Riyadh on Monday regarding the settlement of the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. The talks are aimed at discussing details about a partial ceasefire and cessation of hostilities to end the conflict.
US envoy Witkoff says Russian President Vladimir Putin wants peace ahead of talks on Ukraine
Washington, March 24: US special envoy Steve Witkoff has expressed optimism ahead of high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia over the war in Ukraine and said he believed Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to end the three-year-old conflict.
US, Ukraine conclude 'productive' talks in Riyadh: Ukrainian Defence Minister
Riyadh, March 24: Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov has said that the talks between US and Ukrainian delegations have concluded in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh, saying the discussion was "productive and focused", with "key points including energy" addressed.
US-Ukraine talks underway in Saudi Arabia as delegations meet for negotiations
Riyadh, March 24: Delegations from the United States and Ukraine have engaged in discussions in Saudi Arabia as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to negotiate a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war, Al Jazeera reported.
Elephant in room is whether Ukraine will cede territories: US Special Envoy ahead of peace talks
Washington DC, March 23: US special envoy Steve Witkoff said that "the elephant in the room" for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine is the status of Crimea and four mainland Ukrainian regions 'occupied' by Russia, CNN reported.
Zelensky holds military cabinet meeting in Kharkiv ahead of talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia tomorrow
Kyiv, March 23: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday held a meeting of the military cabinet in Kharkiv, media reported.
7 injured as Russia launches mass drone attack against Kyiv
Kyiv, March 23: Russia launched an overnight drone attack against Kyiv, striking multiple residential buildings and injuring at least seven people, local authorities reported in the early hours on Sunday.
North Korean leader vows to 'invariably' support Russia's war against Ukraine
Seoul, March 22: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reaffirmed his willingness to "invariably" support Russia's war against Ukraine during his meeting with a top Russian security official, Pyongyang's state media reported on Saturday.
Dialogue and diplomacy: India reaffirms its commitment to finding peaceful resolution to Ukraine-Russia conflict.
New Delhi, March 22: India reaffirmed its commitment to finding a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine-Russia conflict on Friday.
Russia accuses Ukraine of gas station blast in Kursk
Moscow, March 21: The Russian Defence Ministry on Friday said Ukrainian forces have "deliberately blown up the Sudzha gas metering station" as they retreated from Russia's western Kursk region.
Russia's top security official discusses Ukraine, peninsula issues with North Korea leader: Reports
Seoul, March 21: Russia's top security official met North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang on Friday and discussed the war in Ukraine and other security issues, including the Korean Peninsula, Russian media outlets reported.
Military leaders meet in Britain to discuss plans to defend Ukraine
London, March 21: Military chiefs from some 30 countries gathered in Britain to discuss how the so-called "coalition of the willing" might function in practice to defend Ukraine in the future.
Trump says US to sign rare earth minerals deal with Ukraine 'very shortly'
Washington, March 21: US President Donald Trump said that he will sign a rare earth minerals deal with Ukraine "very shortly."
Zelensky visits Norway, confirms Ukraine-US talks in Saudi Arabia
Oslo, March 21: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reaffirmed Ukraine's commitment to diplomatic talks with the US while expressing skepticism about Russia's willingness to agree to a ceasefire.
Putin's ultimatum to Ukrainians; legalise immigration status or leave Russia by September 10
Moscow, March 21: Russian President Vladimir Putin has given another ultimatum to Ukrainians living in the country by ordering them to legalise their immigration status or leave by September 10, Moscow Times reported quoting a presidential decree published on Thursday.
Trump to sign rare earth mineral deal with Ukraine 'shortly', expresses hope for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
Washington DC, March 21: US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said that he would be signing a rare earth mineral deal with Ukraine "very shortly."
UAE mediation efforts succeed with new exchange of 350 captives between Russia and Ukraine
Abu Dhabi, March 20: The United Arab Emirates has announced the success of mediation efforts in a new exchange of war captives between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, which included 175 Ukrainian captives and 175 Russian captives - 350 captives in total - bringing the overall number exchanged through UAE mediation efforts to 3,233.
Trump, Zelenskky agree; US-Ukraine to continue working together to bring about end to war
Washington, DC, March 20: US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed that Ukraine and the US will continue working together to bring about a real end to the war and that lasting peace under Trump's leadership can be achieved, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.
UAE highlights its mediation efforts as Russia and Ukraine exchange 350 captives
Abu Dhabi, March 20: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the success of mediation efforts in a new exchange of war captives between Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday, which included 175 Ukrainian captives and 175 Russian captives - 350 captives in total - bringing the overall number exchanged through UAE mediation efforts to 3,233.