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Editorial: Russia just said it doesn’t want peace. This is what you need to do: Russia is now saying the quiet part out loud. It has no intention of stopping the ...
kyivindependent.com/russia-just-said-it-doesnt-want-peace-this-is-what-you-need-to-do/

Trump's big mistake: Putin doesn't want peace, he wants Ukraine: The Russian dictator has prepared his country for war for decades. For him ...
n-tv.de/politik/politik_kommentare/Putin-will-keinen-Frieden-sondern-die-Ukraine-article25782489.html

Trump resists Russia sanctions in Ukraine war - report cites real reasons: After the phone call with Putin, Trump apparently no longer wants to know about ...
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Trump is washing his hands of the Ukraine problem, without quite saying it: Despite the apparent effort to ramp-up pressure on Russia to agree a ceasefire ...
smh.com.au/world/north-america/trump-is-washing-his-hands-of-the-ukraine-problem-without-quite-saying-it-20250518-p5m03b.html
There is no Ukraine ceasefire. Ever.: Russian President Vladimir Putin is here for a forever war.
politico.eu/article/war-in-ukraine-ceasefire-russia-vladimir-putin-vladimir-medinsky/

Selensky after Trump phone call: "We are not withdrawing our troops": After two talks with Trump, Selensky firmly rejects a troop withdrawal. Instead ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/selenskyj-nach-trump-telefonat-ziehen-truppen-nicht-ab-li.2326362

Played by Vladimir Putin, a 'weary' Donald Trump could walk away from Ukraine: Vladimir Putin was trained in the KGB world of working out the psychology of your ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-05-20/played-by-putin-weary-trump-could-walk-away-from-ukraine/105312426
Trump’s Shrinking Plan to End the Russia-Ukraine War: The U.S. president promised peace on day one. Now he’s enabling Russia’s advances.
theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/05/trump-russia-ukraine-putin-zelensky/682873/

Friends without benefits: How the long-running Trump-Putin bromance is still not delivering
nbcnews.com/world/russia/trump-putin-russia-ukraine-war-ceasefire-talks-zelenskyy-turkey-rcna207903

'It's our land' — Zelensky responds to Putin's call with Trump
kyivindependent.com/its-our-land-ukraine-responds-to-putins-call-with-trump-russias-demands/

EU adopts new Russia sanctions amid Ukraine ceasefire push: EU defense and foreign ministers have adopted new sanctions targeting Russia's "shadow ...
dw.com/en/eu-adopts-new-russia-sanctions-amid-ukraine-ceasefire-push/live-72604871

Trump says Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks will begin after call with Putin: The conversations came after the White House said the US leader has grown ...
1news.co.nz/2025/05/20/trump-says-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-talks-will-begin-after-call-with-putin/

War against Ukraine: Trump threatens to end the peace initiative: US President Trump is convinced that Russia wants to end the war against Ukraine ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/trump-putin-ukraine-106.html

'Trump doesn't know how to deal with gangsters' — US lets Ukraine down, once again
kyivindependent.com/trump-doesnt-know-how-to-deal-with-gangsters-us-lets-ukraine-down-once-again/

Trump Reverses Demand for Moscow to Declare Ukraine Ceasefire After Call with Putin
democracynow.org/2025/5/20/headlines/trump_reverses_demand_for_moscow_to_declare_ukraine_ceasefire_after_call_with_putin

GOP lawmakers want Trump to take a tougher line with Putin: Republican lawmakers are urging President Trump to take a much tougher line against Russian President ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/5308338-trump-russia-ukraine-peace-talks/

"Dealmaker" fails to deliver results: Trump's phone call with Putin "apparently yielded nothing"
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Trump-Telefonat-mit-Putin-hat-offenbar-nichts-gebracht-article25778794.html

EU, Britain go ahead with new Russia sanctions without waiting for Trump: LONDON: The European Union (EU) and Britain announced new sanctions against Russia on ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/eu-britain-go-ahead-new-russia-sanctions-without-waiting-us-trump-5142061

Russia attacks Ukraine with drones as Trump lauds Putin phone call: Trump said Russia and Ukraine would "immediately" resume negotiations.
abcnews.go.com/International/russia-attacks-ukraine-drones-trump-lauds-putin-phone/story
Trump’s New Position on the War in Ukraine: Not My Problem: In a reversal, President Trump appears to have backed off joining a European push for new sanctions ...
nytimes.com/2025/05/20/us/politics/trump-ukraine-russia.html

Ukraine war latest: 'Russia is trying to buy time to continue the war' — Zelensky says after Putin-Trump call
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-80/

Ukraine War: Trump promises immediate negotiations in the Vatican after phone call with Putin.
welt.de/politik/ausland/article256140734/Ukraine-Krieg-Trump-stellt-nach-Telefonat-mit-Putin-sofortige-Verhandlungen-im-Vatikan-in-Aussicht.html

Trump-Putin call on war is another blow to Kyiv and its allies: For Ukraine and its allies, who spent months trying to win Donald Trump over to their cause in ...
gulftoday.ae/opinion/2025/05/21/trump-putin-call-on-war-is-another-blow-to-kyiv-and-its-allies

Following his call with Putin, Trump says Russia and Ukraine will begin ceasefire talks 'immediately'
pbs.org/newshour/world/following-his-call-with-putin-trump-says-russia-and-ukraine-will-begin-ceasefire-talks-immediately

Trump says he trusts Putin, won't sanction Russia, prepared to 'back away' from Ukraine peace talks
kyivindependent.com/trump-trusts-putin-believes-he-wants-peace-in-ukraine/

After Putin call, Trump says Russia and Ukraine to start 'immediate' talks on ceasefire
channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-putin-call-russia-ukraine-war-ceasefire-zelenskyy-5140231

Russia and Ukraine to 'immediately' start ceasefire talks, says Trump: The US president holds talks with leaders of both countries in the latest efforts to end ...
bbc.com/news/articles/ce824m5849po

Trump Made a Startling Admission About Putin on Call With Allies: The president had said he would use the call to pressure Putin into negotiating a ceasefire ...
thedailybeast.com/trump-made-a-startling-admission-about-putin-on-call-with-allies/

Commentary: What to make of the restart in Russia-Ukraine ceasefire negotiations: Securing a prisoner swap agreement marks progress but big gaps remain on core ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/trump-ukraine-russia-war-negotiation-ceasefire-talk-istanbul-5144331

‘Time for compromise’: Putin says Ukraine war talks ‘on the right track’ after Trump call
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"Everyone held their breath": Trump phone call is revealed - | Merz apparently submitted a counterproposal.
fnp.de/politik/alle-hielten-atem-an-trump-telefonat-wird-enthuellt-merz-unterbreitete-offenbar-gegenvorschlag-zr-93746778.html

Europe Squeezes Putin as Trump Pins Ukraine Hopes on More Talks: President Donald Trump said he had an "excellent" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
newsweek.com/europe-squeezes-putin-trump-pins-ukraine-hopes-more-talks-2074573

Ukraine: Trump says ceasefire talks to start 'immediately': The US President spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...
dw.com/en/ukraine-trump-says-ceasefire-talks-to-start-immediately/live-72586772

Russia and Ukraine will hold direct ceasefire talks, Trump says after call with Putin
abc.net.au/news/2025-05-20/donald-trump-vladimir-putin-ukraine-war-ceasefire-phone-call/105312068
Trump bullish, Putin cagey: The high-stakes phone call on ending Ukraine ‘bloodbath’
smh.com.au/world/europe/trump-bullish-putin-cagey-the-high-stakes-phone-call-on-ending-ukraine-bloodbath-20250520-p5m0kl.html
Peace, postponed: As Trump fails to push Putin toward a ceasefire, what comes next for Ukraine?
meduza.io/en/feature/2025/05/21/peace-postponed
Trump suggests Ukraine talks in the Vatican: Trump suggests talks to Putin in the Vatican. The topic is a possible ceasefire in Ukraine ...
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CNN: Trump halts additional Russia sanctions, citing potential ceasefire opportunity - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2025/05/20/cnn-trump-halts-additional-russia-sanctions-citing-potential-ceasefire-opportunity/

Trump says Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks will begin 'immediately' after two-hour call with Putin
itv.com/news/2025-05-19/putin-says-russia-is-ready-to-work-to-end-fighting-in-ukraine-after-trump-call

Trump's influence on Putin? "He's thinking in an absolute illusion," says EU expert.
hna.de/politik/ukraine-krieg-news-trump-telefoniert-mit-putin-entwicklungen-aktuelle-lage-verhandlungen-zr-93739757.html

Trump says direct Russia-Ukraine talks to ‘begin immediately’: President Trump on Monday said that Russia and Ukraine will immediately begin negotiations on a ...
thehill.com/policy/international/5307769-trump-pushes-russia-ukraine-ceasefire/

Trump Backs Off His Demand That Russia Declare a Cease-Fire in Ukraine: President Trump once vowed to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours ...
nytimes.com/2025/05/19/us/politics/trump-russia-ukraine-cease-fire.html

Peace in Ukraine Is Harder Than Trump Thought: President Trump’s phone call with Vladimir Putin, and what it can tell us about how the war might end.
nytimes.com/2025/05/21/podcasts/the-daily/ukraine-russia-trump-peace.html

Trump says he didn’t bring up ‘Vladimir, STOP!’ plea in Putin call: President Trump said he didn’t bring up his Easter plea to halt attacks on Ukraine during a ...
thehill.com/policy/international/5308383-trump-plea-ukraine-putin/

Ukraine phone call with Trump: Things couldn't be going better for Putin: Trump celebrates his phone call with Putin as a breakthrough. However ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/usa/id_100730304/ukraine-telefonat-mit-trump-fuer-putin-koennte-es-nicht-besser-laufen-.html

Over 60% of Americans believe Russian President Putin is "stalling" peace talks involving the United States - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2025/05/20/over-60-of-americans-believe-russian-president-putin-is-stalling-peace-talks-involving-the-united-states/

Trump calls Putin after Vance says Russian leader 'doesn't know how to end war': US President under pressure to make progress in peace talks, after pledging to ...
inews.co.uk/news/trump-calls-putin-vance-russia-doesnt-know-how-to-end-war-3701711

Ukraine War Live Ticker: +++ 7:56 PM Trump holds out the prospect of Ukraine talks in the Vatican +++
n-tv.de/politik/19-56-Trump-stellt-Ukraine-Gespraeche-im-Vatikan-in-Aussicht--article23143824.html

WATCH: Trump 'weary and frustrated with both' Russia and Ukraine, White House says ahead of Putin call
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-white-house-holds-briefing-ahead-of-expected-trump-putin-call

Trump and Putin talk more than 2 hours, but there's no Russia-Ukraine ceasefire: President Trump is working the phones on Monday, holding calls with the leaders ...
npr.org/2025/05/19/nx-s1-5403585/trump-calls-putin-zelenskyy-russia-ukraine-war-talks

Trump's influence on Putin? "He is thinking in an absolute illusion," says EU expert
fr.de/politik/ukraine-krieg-news-trump-telefoniert-mit-putin-entwicklungen-aktuelle-lage-verhandlungen-zr-93739757.html

Trump calls Putin after Ukraine, Russia peace talks in Istanbul: The call comes days after largely inconclusive negotiations in Istanbul, where Russia sent a ...
kyivindependent.com/trump-putin-call-after-istanbul-peace-talks/

Looks like Trump has abandoned his push to mediate Ukraine peace: After a two-hour phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on May 19, US president Donald ...
asiatimes.com/2025/05/looks-like-trump-has-abandoned-his-push-to-mediate-ukraine-peace/

Ukraine War Live Ticker: +++ 4:59 PM Telephone call between Trump and Putin has begun +++
n-tv.de/politik/16-59-Telefonat-von-Trump-und-Putin-hat-begonnen--article23143824.html

Trump-Putin call: What’s holding up a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire?: The US president says only Putin and he can stitch together a ceasefire. Their call on Monday ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/19/trump-putin-call-whats-holding-up-a-russia-ukraine-ceasefire

EU countries adopt four sets of new Russia sanctions: The EU has adopted four sets of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine, including a 17th package ...
rte.ie/news/ukraine/2025/0520/1513794-ukraine-russia/

Ukraine war latest: Putin refuses ceasefire after Trump call; Zelensky rejects Russia's demand to withdraw troops from 4 regions
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-putin-refuses-ceasefire-after-trump-call-zelensky-rejects-russias-demand-to-withdraw-troops-from-4-regions/

Putin just showed Trump how little he needs him: This may be the moment President Trump finally understood the Russian leader as someone who really doesn’t seek ...
cnn.com/2025/05/19/europe/analysis-putin-trump-phone-call-ukraine-latam-intl

Russia's war in Ukraine: Despite the phone call between Trump and Putin, negotiations are mainly taking place on the battlefield
n-tv.de/politik/Russlands-Krieg-in-der-Ukraine-Trotz-des-Telefonats-von-Trump-und-Putin-wird-vor-allem-auf-dem-Schlachtfeld-verhandelt-article25778346.html

Trump says Russia, Ukraine peace talks to begin 'immediately' after Putin chat: Trump said after speaking with Putin that peace talks between Russia and Ukraine ...
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/05/19/trump-putin-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-immediately/83726255007/

Trump hopes for ceasefire progress in calls with Putin and Zelenskyy: President Donald Trump is hoping separate phone calls with Russian leader Vladimir Putin ...
apnews.com/article/trump-putin-zelenskyy-russia-ukraine-war-ceasefire-3ec4144fecac5d77c8bb33cc4d7018ce

Putin's Aide Reveals New Details About Donald Trump Call: Few details were known about Monday's call, aside from Trump's reported attempt to initiate peace talks ...
newsweek.com/putin-aide-trump-putin-call-2074702

Trump says ceasefire negotiations between just Russia and Ukraine to start 'immediately'
abcnews.go.com/International/trump-putin-stop-bloodbath-ukraine-peace-call/story

Ukraine updates: Trump holds phone call with Putin: The White House said Trump's goal was "to see a ceasefire," but the Kremlin separately warned ...
dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-trump-holds-phone-call-with-putin/live-72586772

Europe Agrees to ‘Increase Pressure’ on Russia Following Trump-Putin Call: European leaders earlier called for more sanctions on Moscow to pressure it into ...
kyivpost.com/post/52963

Putin Eyes Total Takeover of 4 Ukrainian Regions by Year-End, Testing Trump’s Resolve
kyivpost.com/post/52908

Why the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine quit, and why Trump’s latest phone call with Putin bombed
inquirer.com/opinion/bridget-brink-quit-ukraine-war-trump-20250521.html

Trump calls Putin: What does the conversation mean for Europe?: The phone call between Putin and Trump disappointed both Europe and Ukraine ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ukraine/id_100730960/trump-telefoniert-mit-putin-was-bedeutet-das-gespraech-fuer-europa-.html

Trump Says Moscow, Kyiv To 'Immediately' Begin Direct Talks Following Call with Putin
rferl.org/a/trump-putin-zelenskyy-calls-peace-talks-ukraine/33418013.html

Trump Claims He Wants To End The Ukraine War. His Call With Putin Did Little To Push Peace.
huffpost.com/entry/trump-putin-call-analysis_n_682c46e1e4b0dc52ee2c594e

Trump to hold call with Putin in push for ceasefire: US President Donald Trump will hold a phone call with Russia's Vladimir Putin as part of his ...
rte.ie/news/ukraine/2025/0519/1513595-ukraine-putin-trump/

Trump Speaks With Putin, Zelenksyy (Live Updates): Direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul last week failed to result in any meaningful progress ...
forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2025/05/19/trump-speaks-with-putin-as-hes-grown-frustrated-with-russias-refusal-of-ceasefire-live-updates/

New clips from Putin documentary suggest Russia dismissed Ukraine peace talks, ceasefire weeks ago
kyivindependent.com/putin-vows-to-complete-war-in-ukraine-rejects-concessions-ahead-of-trump-call/

Trump-Putin phone call: No peace in sight: US President Donald Trump praises his phone call with Putin as progress on the road to peace in Ukraine ...
stern.de/politik/ausland/trump-putin-telefonat--kein-frieden-in-sicht-35738224.html

Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to immediate ceasefire talks, Kremlin offers no timeframe
georgiatoday.ge/trump-says-russia-ukraine-agree-to-immediate-ceasefire-talks-kremlin-offers-no-timeframe/

Trump to Call Putin Monday in Bid to End Ukraine ‘Bloodbath’: Trump to speak with Putin on Monday, urging a Ukraine ceasefire after failed Istanbul talks.
kyivpost.com/post/52905

Telephone call between US President and Kremlin chief: Putin's tactics pay off
spiegel.de/ausland/donald-trump-und-wladimir-putin-warum-ihr-telefonat-den-russland-ukraine-krieg-nicht-beenden-wird-a-f36fd05b-e80d-4e8f-b233-ac29f111b99b


Trump says he will call Putin and then Zelenskyy on Monday to discuss ending war in Ukraine
pbs.org/newshour/world/trump-says-he-will-call-putin-and-then-zelenskyy-on-monday-to-discuss-ending-war-in-ukraine

Trump could still be remembered as a lasting peacemaker: The only strategy that has any hope of bearing fruit will be weakening Putin and negotiating from a ...
politico.eu/article/donald-trump-peacemaker-election-ukraine-war-russia-borders/

Trump says ‘some progress has been made' on ending Ukraine war after call with Putin
yenisafak.com/en/world/trump-says-some-progress-has-been-made-on-ending-ukraine-war-after-call-with-putin-3702429

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