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Ukraine, US, and Allies Push for Peace Talks Despite Ongoing Violence

Officials from Ukraine, US, and UK meet in London to advance peace talks while drone attacks by Russia continue to affect civilians in Ukraine.

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  1. Ukraine, Western talks on ending war downgraded as Rubio cancels London trip

    The downgrading of the talks comes at a critical time, just days after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Washington could walk away if there was no progress on a deal soon.

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  2. Ukraine peace talks ‘postponed’ as Kyiv rejects Crimea proposals

    The abrupt postponement was announced by the UK’s Foreign Office, without elaborating on the reason.

    Ukraine peace talks ‘postponed’ as Kyiv rejects Crimea proposals

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  3. Russia-Ukraine war live: London peace talks postponed, UK Foreign Office says

    Russia is banking on the idea that Ukraine is weary after over three years of war and that its proposal is a reasonable counter to western suggestions, backed by the US, Ukraine and Europe, that there should be an immediate and full ceasefire to allow other talks to take place.

    Russia-Ukraine war live: London peace talks postponed, UK Foreign Office says

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  4. Top US officials pull out of Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks in London

    There is little clarity about where the latest talks are heading or whether they will succeed.

    Top US officials pull out of Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks in London

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  5. High-profile Ukraine peace talks collapse after Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff pull out

    Despite the collapse in Wednesday's talks, Putin is still planning on another meeting with Witkoff in Moscow this week, according to Russian news agency TASS.

    High-profile Ukraine peace talks collapse after Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff pull out

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  6. Why London’s ceasefire talks will fail

    The bitter irony of this unfolding diplomatic train wreck is that Zelensky and the entire political class of Kyiv know full well that Crimea will never return to Ukraine.

    Why London’s ceasefire talks will fail

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  7. Officials from Ukraine, US and UK meet in London in latest push to stop the war

    It remains to be seen whether the latest diplomatic efforts can lead to an endgame after more than three years of war since Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor.

    Officials from Ukraine, US and UK meet in London in latest push to stop the war

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  8. London talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war pared down as Russian drone attack on bus kills 9

    The abrupt change of plans in London came amid growing speculation that the U.S. will press Ukraine to cede territory to Russia as part of a potential peace agreement — a possibility that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday again ruled out.

    London talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war pared down as Russian drone attack on bus kills 9

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Updated: Apr 23rd, 2025, 6:26 AM ET

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In a critical turn, officials from the UK, US, and Ukraine are set to meet in London to negotiate a peace deal amid ongoing Russian aggression. Despite a recent drone strike in Ukraine that killed nine civilians, both nations are preparing for talks with allied nations, aiming for a ceasefire. President Zelenskyy remains firm in rejecting any territorial concessions to Russia, asserting Ukraine’s sovereignty over Crimea. The U.S. has also reassessed its involvement in the negotiations, with recent proposals suggesting territorial compromises, raising tensions among allies. It remains uncertain if these diplomatic efforts will yield a resolution.


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  • Putin has openly expressed a willingness to engage in direct talks with Ukraine for the first time, indicating a potential shift in dialogue after years of refusal to negotiate with Kyiv directly.

  • Both sides are experiencing pressure from the U.S. to agree to a ceasefire, with talks scheduled among U.K., France, and Ukraine in London to discuss the conflict and ensure progress toward peace.

  • Zelensky has highlighted the necessity for a ceasefire and expressed that Ukraine is ready for discussions to ensure the safety of civilians, but demands a clear response from Russia regarding their proposal to halt attacks on civilian infrastructure.


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