US Meets Ukraine for Ceasefire Talks While Trump Faces Criticism
US Vice-President JD Vance's cousin criticizes Trump’s handling of Ukraine conflict amid escalating military tensions and ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Saudi Arabia.
Cutting the intelligence and military support and the removal of the Kursk salient, that’s going to decrease American leverage with Russia for the future tough negotiations that we’re going to need with the Russians to try to get to an acceptable version of peace.
Intel-sharing pause hurts US leverage with Russia as Ukraine loses ground in Kursk operation
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Since the start of the war, Zelensky has eschewed suits for military-style dress in what he says is solidarity with soldiers.
JD Vance's cousin criticises him for 'belittling' Zelensky
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Tensions have been high between Ukraine and the US since a February 28 Oval Office meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump descended into an argument, and led to the US suspending all military aid to Ukraine.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy arrives in Saudi Arabia for peace talks
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Recently, however, Ukraine has been losing ground there: Last month, they lost two-thirds of the territory they once controlled in Kursk.
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Trump described Ukraine as a killing field.
Trump Says He Expects Talks With Ukraine in Saudi Arabia Will ‘Make Progress’
Epoch Times·9d·Mixed ReliableThis source has a mixed track record—sometimes accurate but also prone to bias, sensationalism, or incomplete reporting.RightThis outlet favors right-wing views.At stake is the military aid and intelligence previously offered by the United States that had helped Ukraine in the war but is now paused as Washington pushes for a peace agreement.
Ukraine will propose a limited ceasefire during talks with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia, officials say
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Trump: 'We Just About Have' Restarted Intel Sharing With Ukraine
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Summary
In ongoing conflict, Ukraine seeks a ceasefire in the Black Sea while securing a minerals deal with the U.S., led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Recent criticism from Nate Vance, cousin of Vice-President JD Vance, targets both Trump for belittling Zelensky and the administration's military aid pause, which has intensified Russian missile strikes. With US officials in Saudi Arabia to clarify possible concessions, Trump emphasizes a quick resolution. Meanwhile, skepticism remains from European allies as Moscow regains territory and Ukraine reinforces military efforts, stressing the complexity of peace negotiations in this high-stakes geopolitical climate.
Perspectives
Ukraine is proposing a ceasefire covering aerial and naval operations alongside discussions on prisoner releases during U.S. talks in Saudi Arabia.
The U.S. aims to assess Ukraine's willingness to make concessions for peace, following a pause in military aid and intelligence sharing as part of a pressure strategy by the Trump administration.
Despite recent territorial losses, Ukraine is reinforcing its troops and maintains that the dynamics of fighting are under control, though they are under significant pressure from Russian advances.
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