Trump stalls Senate bipartisan sanctions bill
The proposed legislation seeks to impose massive tariffs on Russian exports amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, while Trump pursues "peace talks."
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ISW: Russian officials lay groundwork for Putin to chicken out of Istanbul talks he himself demanded
Kremlin officials have remained silent, while lower-ranking figures dismiss the proposed meeting. Putin initially proposed renewed Istanbul talks on 11 May.
US to hold talks on Ukraine with Kyiv’s European allies
Trump's Witkoff and Rubio are meeting European officials in Paris reportedly to discuss Russia-Ukraine war resolution strategies on 17 April.
Baltic nations concerned Ukraine ceasefire would increase Russian threat to them
Baltic defense ministers warn Moscow plans to rearm and redeploy forces northward after a Ukraine ceasefire, heightening security risks for NATO's northeastern border.
Despite talks in Saudi Arabia, fighting in Ukraine only intensifies – UN Human Rights Commissioner
Volker Türk reveals 413 civilian deaths and over 2,000 injuries in Ukraine since the year began.
Kremlin declines to reveal ceasefire talks details despite prior announcement
Meanwhile, another US-Ukraine talks finished in Riyadh day after US-Russia negotiations.
Bloomberg: White House still aims for Ukraine-Russia truce by Easter
American negotiators are holding separate talks with both Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Saudi Arabia, seeking a ceasefire by 20 April amid Putin's maximalist demands.
Trump’s Witkoff dismisses Starmer’s Ukraine ceasefire support plan
The envoy called Starmer's plan simplistic, praised Putin as "super smart" and "not a bad guy," and repeated Russian propaganda on Ukraine.
Welt: China considers joining potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine
Chinese diplomats approached EU officials about joining Ukraine peacekeeping forces, potentially increasing Russian acceptance of an international mission.
Russia launches massive drone attack hours after Putin agreed to Trump’s ceasefire proposal
Russian forces launched 145 drones and multiple missiles against Ukraine overnight, injuring three civilians in Sloviansk, Donetsk Oblast
Politico: Starmer’s diplomatic heavyweight works to repair Trump-Zelenskyy relations
Jonathan Powell has helped Ukraine and the US draft a ceasefire proposal, fostering communication after a difficult Trump-Zelenskyy meeting.
Witkoff to meet Putin as Russia rejects ceasefire proposal
Russia's demands remain unchanged
European powers shift stance on frozen Russian asset seizure
France, Germany, and UK are moving toward seizing the frozen Russian Central Bank assets to Ukraine for military support if Russia violates a ceasefire.
Zeit: US, Russia to hold second meeting behind Ukraine, EU’s backs today
Russian and US delegations will meet in Saudi Arabia's capital, continuing talks that began with their foreign ministers on 18 February, per Die Zeit.