DIPLOMATIC NEGOTIATIONS

Mar 19 2025POLITICS

Russia's Complex Path to Peace

Russia's President Vladimir Putin showed little enthusiasm for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. He did not dismiss the idea outright, but he did not embrace it either. Instead, he laid out several conditions that could make a truce difficult to achieve. This move was seen as a way to buy time and gain leverage. Putin's stance was clear during a news conference. He see...

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Mar 19 2025POLITICS

High-Stakes Chat: Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine's Future

The leaders of the United States and Russia, Trump and Putin, had a phone conversation. It was a big deal because they were talking about a possible peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. This chat happened three years after Russia took control of part of Ukraine. The discussion was happening as the U. S. was trying to help Russia and Ukraine find a way to stop...

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

Putin's Man in the Middle: The Investment Banker in Ukraine Talks

Imagine a man who can walk into a room and make everyone listen. This man is Kirill Dmitriev, a Russian investment banker with a strong American background. He's not just any banker; he's a key player in the talks between Russia and the U. S. about ending the war in Ukraine. Dmitriev, who's 49 years old, has a unique story. He studied at Harvard and Stanford, worked ...

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