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There are absolutely clear statements that have been published by the White House. Everyone can see what [are] stated there,
Zelenskyy said
After our meeting (in Saudi Arabia) ... the Russians detailed a number of conditions that they want to see met in order to do that, so we're going to evaluate that,
Rubio told reporters on Wednesday during a visit to Jamaica
As far as I know, he knows very well how to buy and sell real estate, but that's somewhat different."
Mr Zelensky offered a not-so-subtle dig, stating
Who is Donald Trump closer to, you or Putin?”
Volodymyr Zelensky appeared flummoxed after being put on the spot by a reporter who asked himDifficult for me to say,
Put on the spot, the Ukrainian president hesitated before responding ... during a panel discussion in Paris with European journalistsI hope so. God bless, they will. But we'll see."
When asked whether the US would resist Russian pressure to ease sanctions, Zelensky responded
In the end, we protected the interests of Russian consumers. This was the case with grain crops and sunflower oil,
Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin told parliament on Wednesday
The U.S. could assist in facilitating these payments as well as addressing insurance issues with vessels carrying Russian grain,
the source saidBoth Ukrainian and Russian exports from the Black Sea are currently proceeding without significant issues, without an 'official truce' and without any 'grain deals',
he saidWe’re thinking about all of [the proposed conditions] right now. There are about five or six conditions. We’re looking at all of them,
Trump told reporters at the White House on TuesdayThe United Nations also remains closely engaged in the continued implementation of the memorandum of understanding,
Dujarric saidHe's using these negotiations for propagandistic purposes and to materialize his interests. One of them is to lift sanctions,
the MP added
It’s an illusion to believe you can make a deal with Putin [which will] be followed conscientiously by Putin. It’s a total illusion,
Mr Merezhko saidLiterally every night, through its attacks, Russia keeps saying ‘no’ to our partners’ peace proposal.”
In an X post which called on the US to impose sanctions on Russia due to the continued attacks, Mr Zelensky saidIt is unsurprising that the Americans have agreed to most, if not all, of Russia’s demands” because “the U.S. wants almost any deal,
according to James Nixey, head of the Russia-Eurasia program at the London think-tank Chatham House
It is essential that Europeans don’t fall for this U.S./Russian stitch-up, which will strengthen Russia, weaken Ukraine, and undermine the security of the rest of Europe,
Ian Bond, deputy director of the Centre for European Reform think tank, wrote on the Blue Sky social media platformWe do not trust them. And frankly, the world doesn’t trust Russia,
he saidThese are really gifts to Russia,
said Oleksii Tsymbalyuk, 50, a sergeant in the Ukrainian armed forces, referring to the terms of the proposed deal
I think we have great conversations with the Americans. I think we are back on track,
he noted
Dear American friends, you understand that we are partners. This was our goal,
he said