The first draft essentially called for Ukraine’s surrender. The revised version includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression.
Author: IVAN NECHEPURENKO
Blast Kills Three in Moscow Near Site of General’s Car Bombing
Two police officers died in the explosion, the authorities said. Earlier this week a car bomb killed a military commander in the same area of Russia’s capital.
Russian General Is Killed in Car Bombing in Moscow
The attack appeared to be the latest targeted assassination of a senior military official inside Russia’s borders.
Putin Offers to Suspend Deep Strikes During Potential Ukraine Vote
But President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, speaking at an annual news conference, showed little sign of backing down from his goals in the war on Ukraine.
Putin and Witkoff Meet in Russia as U.S. Pushes Ukraine Deal
The two sides did not reach any specific compromises, an aide to President Vladimir V. Putin said, as the United States pushes a plan to end the war in Ukraine.
Russia Jails Street Band for Performing Antiwar Songs
The group, called Stoptime, had been performing anti-Kremlin songs for months and gaining in popularity before the authorities moved against the open dissent.
Russia’s Military Budget Shrinks as War Costs Hit Kremlin’s Economic Limits
The budget indicates that Russia will continue to fight largely as it has, locking it in a grinding war of attrition.
Western Troops in Ukraine Before a Peace Deal Would Be ‘Targets’, Putin Says
The Russian leader made the threat a day after European leaders said they were willing to deploy forces on the ground to secure an agreement to end the war.
Hours Before Putin Meeting, Trump Calls Belarusian Leader, Kremlin’s Closest Ally
President Trump referred to the authoritarian ruler of Belarus, who has been isolated by the West for years, “the highly respected President.”