An expert analyzes Russia's refusal of Ukraine talks with Trump as mediator, info campaigns around May 9, and internal Russian shifts.
Vitalii Portnikov comments on Russia's decision to suspend Ukraine-US-Russia peace talks until Kyiv complies with Kremlin demands.
The Russian Defense Ministry threatened to strike Kyiv if Ukraine attacks Moscow on May 9. Reactions from Ukrainian authorities, the West, and diplomats.
Russia's May 9 Victory Day featured no military hardware and cancellations in many regions amid drone attacks and mounting economic losses.
Ukrainian forces struck Russian targets in the Caspian Sea as European diplomats refused to leave Ukraine despite Russia's warnings.
Anton Kuchekhidze analyzes why Ukraine and Russia employ peace rhetoric, how it impacts global politics, and the roles of China and Trump.
An overview of the current state of peace negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and the US, prospects for China's involvement, and challenges ahead.
Ukrainian forces carried out large-scale drone attacks on Russian military and infrastructure. Main events, consequences, and responses from Russia and the West.
Donald Trump claims breakthrough in Iran talks and agreement on nuclear disarmament, but experts doubt the realism of such a deal.
