Coverage dated February 15, 2025 to February 17, 2025

Top Russian and US officials discuss improving ties and ending the Ukraine war — without Kyiv

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A high-level meeting between the US and Russia, without Ukraine's presence, signals a very different stance toward the war under Donald Trump.

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Forbes
Zelensky Says He Won’t Accept Any Russia Deal Trump Makes Without Ukraine (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 15, 2025
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Trump said he would start negotiations on ending Russia’s war with Ukraine after speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this week.
Al Jazeera
US, Russia confirm high-level Ukraine talks without Kyiv (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 16, 2025
Al Jazeera's feed description
Ukraine’s president says he “knew nothing about” high-level talks between the US and Russia to end Moscow’s war.
KCEN Waco
Top Russian and US officials discuss improving ties and ending the Ukraine war — without Kyiv (opens KCEN Waco)
Published Feb 17, 2025
KCEN Waco's feed description
A high-level meeting between the US and Russia, without Ukraine's presence, signals a very different stance toward the war under Donald Trump.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Top Russian and U.S. officials discuss improving ties and ending the Ukraine war — without Kyiv (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Feb 17, 2025
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country won’t accept any outcome from this week’s talks if Kyiv doesn’t take part.
Anchorage Daily News
Russia and US agree to work toward ending Ukraine war and improving diplomatic and economic ties (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Feb 17, 2025
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country wouldn’t accept any outcome from this week’s talks if Kyiv isn’t involved.
Digital Journal
Zelensky slams US-Russia talks, urges 'fair' negotiations (opens Digital Journal)
Published Feb 17, 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday criticised US-Russia talks for excluding Kyiv, saying efforts to end the war must be "fair" and involve
Anchorage Daily News
Top Russian and American officials will hold talks on ending the Ukraine war without Kyiv (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Feb 17, 2025
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country had not been invited to the upcoming talks and won’t accept the outcome if Kyiv doesn’t take part.
Al Jazeera
Zelenskyy demands Ukraine involvement after US-Russia talks on war (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 17, 2025
Al Jazeera's feed description
Ukrainian president says no decision on how to end Russia’s war on his country can be made without consulting Kyiv.

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