Russian President Vladimir Putin said he believes the Ukraine war is nearing an end, while signalling openness to new European security talks. Speaking after Moscow’s Victory Day parade, Putin backed negotiations involving former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder



'I think that the matter...': Putin issues BIG statement on Russia-Ukraine war after calling it 'just'

US President Donald Trump announced a three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and a prisoner swap ahead of Victory Day. He added that talks are ongoing to end the conflict.

‘We are getting closer’: Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine to mark Victory Day

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks details on a proposed ceasefire after a Trump-Putin call, as fighting continues in Dnipro and Odesa.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks clarity on ceasefire after Trump- Putin call

Trump said Ukraine “could still win” its war with Russia but added he doesn’t think it will. He later claimed his remarks were “misunderstood,” calling war “a strange thing.” The comment came as he announced plans to meet Putin in Budapest — without inviting Zelensky.

Trump calls war ‘a strange thing’ says Ukraine 'could still win,' but adds ‘I don’t think they will’

Leaders at the UN Security Council, including Washington's new envoy to the United Nations, condemn Russia during an emergency meeting over an incursion by Russian fighter jets into NATO-member Estonia's airspace. Russia had earlier denied the allegations and called it baseless

‘If another missile enters our airspace...’: NATO nations in UN issue BIG warning to Russia, call it 'real threat to global peace'

Trump admitted the Russia-Ukraine war is harder to resolve than expected, saying Putin “let him down.” Starmer condemned Putin’s renewed offensive and NATO airspace violations. Both leaders pledged continued efforts to secure lasting peace in Ukraine.

'Putin let me down': Trump in UK, admits Russia-Ukraine war is not easy to solve; UK PM demands 'more pressure' on Moscow

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Following the call, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Zelensky were briefing the media. Merz said that the European leaders are determined to make the Trump-Putin summit a "success". 

‘Wants ceasefire, but no territory deal without...': Here's what Trump, Zelensky and EU allies discussed on virtual call

Polish PM Donald Tusk said that the US has pledged to consult with European partners before the meeting with Putin on Friday. He added that the importance of maintaining the integrity of Ukraine’s territory “is not just a matter of solidarity with our neighbour, but also of our own security.”

Russia cannot be allowed to challenge borders ‘with impunity’: Poland’s PM Tusk

Earlier on August 6, Putin told the US envoy Steve Witkoff that Russia would agree to a complete ceasefire if Ukraine withdrew its forces from Donetsk Oblast and gave Moscow control of Donetsk, Luhansk Oblasts, and Crimea.

Ukraine, Europe present counter ceasefire proposal, reject Putin’s land swap demand: Report

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet on 15 August in Alaska to discuss a controversial peace proposal that would see Ukraine give up more territory to Russia.

White House considering inviting Zelensky to Trump-Putin meet in Alaska - Here's what we know

Zelensky shared a video message on X, slamming Putin, while he lauded the US and President Donald Trump's efforts to mediate a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine as the war is in its fourth year.

Putin trying to sell ceasefire for a price? Zelensky blasts Russian president over ceasefire - WATCH his video message

Vladimir Putin open to ceasefire negotiations with Ukraine: Report

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday dismissed the order on a ceasefire by Russian President Vladimir Putin calling it as 'hypocrisy'. Watch this video to know more.

Ukraine rejects Putin’s Christmas ceasefire, calls it 'Hypocrisy'

The Pentagon said on Thursday said that the world was deeply skeptical about Russian President Vladimir Putin's call for a 36-hour ceasefire in Ukraine. Watch this video to know more.

Why is Pentagon skeptical over Putin's call for ceasefire?

Ukraine rejects Russian truce order as U.S. and Germany sends combat vehicles

Ukraine accused of shelling Donetsk as Moscow rules out a ‘Christmas ceasefire’

Russia has announced fresh ceasefire to open humanitarian corridors in Ukraine to facilitate the evacuations of civilians from several Ukraine in cities. The Russian military will hold fire on open green corridors in several Ukraine cities including the capital Kyiv 7am onwards. Now Russian defence ministry confirmed that they hold temporary ceasefire to facilitate the evacuation from several Ukraine in cities.

Russia calls for a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine from 7 AM GMT to aid in evacuations