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Russia seeks sanctions relief and asset recovery in U.S. talks
Among the conditions for ending the war and restoring peace in Ukraine, Russia has demanded that the U.S. lift the freeze on its state assets and soften sanctions. The Moscow Times reports, citing a diplomatic source familiar with the Riyadh meeting, that Moscow is pushing for access to approximately $6 billion—part of the Central Bank's reserves invested in dollar assets prior to the war's onset. Western nations have sanctioned a total of $300 billion of the Central Bank's reserves, with …
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Russia offers U.S. access to oil and Arctic resources
According to the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, American oil companies previously engaged in "very successful business" in Russia. Due to sanctions, they have incurred losses of around $300 billion, reports The Moscow Times.
The Kremlin has proposed a deal to President Donald Trump’s administration involving access to Russian natural resources. Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, stated that Russia is interested in joint projects with Americans in the …
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Ukraine-U.S. negotiations on $500 billion critical minerals deal in limbo amid U.S. Administration transition
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanishina provided updates on discussions between Ukraine and the United States regarding critical mineral resources. During a briefing in Warsaw, Stefanishina explained that delays in formalizing an agreement with the U.S. are due to the ongoing transition of the U.S. presidential administration
Contrary to reports, Ukraine has not outright rejected the agreement proposed by new U.S. President Donald Trump. The negotiations are simply paused as both …
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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov dismisses European role in Ukraine peace talks
In a recent statement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov remarked that European countries have "no business" being involved in peace negotiations regarding Ukraine, as their aim might be to freeze the conflict to rearm Kyiv.
Lavrov recalled the words of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who reportedly stated that the 2014 Minsk agreements were an attempt to grant Ukraine time to strengthen itself. "Today, Ukraine is not the Ukraine of 2014/15," Merkel had said in December 2022. …
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U.S. criticizes Ukraine's rejection of Trump’s resource deal as Kyiv refuses 'colonial pact'
The U.S. administration has expressed displeasure with Kyiv’s decision to reject a proposed natural resource deal from President Donald Trump. Washington views Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's refusal as “short-sighted,” reports AP, citing a senior White House official.
Brian Hughes, a representative of the White House National Security Council, informed the agency that the U.S. is “weary” of supplying fresh aid to Kyiv. Meanwhile, the deal regarding mineral extraction was touted as “ …
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High-stakes diplomacy: Russia-U.S. talks in Riyadh seek resolution to Ukraine conflict
Russian and American officials are gearing up to orchestrate a summit between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin, a prospect that could mark a significant diplomatic engagement between the two countries. Another critical subject on the agenda, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, is the restoration of the full spectrum of relations.
The delegations from both Russia and the United States are scheduled to meet on February 18 in Saudi Arabia to lay the groundwork for the …
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Zelensky: Ukraine will never recognize annexed territories as Russian
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared that Ukraine will never recognize the annexed territories as part of Russia. In an interview with NBC News, Zelensky emphasized Ukraine's steadfast stance, saying "We will never do this" regarding recognition of the occupied regions.
Zelensky noted that while Ukraine is capable of achieving victory on the battlefield, such an outcome would incur significant human cost. He expressed a willingness to consider diplomatic negotiations over the …
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Trump's surprise phone call with Putin shakes Europe, raises concerns for Ukraine amid Russia's gains
According to Carlo Masala, an expert from Munich's Bundeswehr University, the U.S. withdrawal from the Russia-Ukraine war signifies a victory for Russia. However, Ukrainian officials dismiss this perspective as "utter nonsense."
Talks between Russia and the United States are unfolding "over the heads" of Ukrainians and Europeans, presenting an "apocalyptic" scenario, Masala expressed in an interview with German tabloid BILD.
U.S. President Donald Trump's phone call to Russia and talks with …
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Polish President Duda expresses hope Trump's business acumen can bring Putin to negotiation table on Ukraine
During the World Government Summit in Dubai, Polish President Andrzej Duda expressed hope that U.S. leader Donald Trump could leverage the necessary influence to bring Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table.
"I'm counting on President Trump, who loudly declares his desire to end the war in Ukraine, to present and implement solutions that will not only be a political and economic victory, but also compel Vladimir Putin to negotiate," stated the Polish leader.
Duda emphasized …
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New US asylum regulations lead to surge in detentions of Russian migrants
Recent changes in entry and asylum procedures for Russian citizens have resulted in a wave of arrests at the U.S. border. Russian nationals seeking political asylum in the United States have been experiencing significant difficulties for several months, immigration attorneys and asylum seekers told The Moscow Times.
Many Russians who pre-registered with the CBP One program find themselves in immigration detention centers indefinitely after crossing the border, awaiting decisions on their cases. …