Putin and military leaders in this year’s ‘Victory Day’ parade – Wiki Commons Published May 12, 2026 Moscow — The Kremlin is signaling that the war in Ukraine may be approaching a critical turning point [...]
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to travel to Pakistan in the coming days for negotiations with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, two U.S. officials tell Axios. Why it matters: While President Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran , the diplomatic efforts haven't made any progress in recent days. The trip is an effort to break the stalemate and build momentum for a deal before Trump goes back to exploring military options. Driving the news: Araghchi is expected to arrive in Islamabad on Friday night for talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Field Marshal Asim Munir. - A Pakistani official told Axios that the meeting with Araghchi will focus on relaunching…
American, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators are expected to convene again in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday for a second day of trilateral peace talks.
Trilateral talks between American, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators resumed in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, after a round of meetings on Wednesday.
President Trump said Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to his request to halt missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and other cities in Ukraine because of the extreme cold in the country. Why it matters: Russian strikes have left many Ukrainians without power or heat at a time when temperatures are well below freezing. Pausing the strikes would be a significant step, as attempts to freeze the population into submission are a clear element of Russia's strategy. - U.S. officials hope to leverage such confidence-building measures in peace negotiations. - But a Ukrainian official was initially skeptical, telling Axios: "Only the reality itself can prove it. We will see how tonight goes." - Earlier on Thursday, the…
AI:Donald Trump claims Vladimir Putin has agreed to cease missile and drone strikes against Ukrainian cities, citing extreme weather conditions as the primary motivation for a pause. While U.S. officials are attempting to utilize this potential concession as a confidence-building measure for upcoming peace negotiations—following reports of progress regarding territorial disputes in Abu Dhabi—the Kremlin remains officially silent on the matter. Skepticism remains high among Ukrainian officials who demand empirical proof rather than rhetorical assurances, particularly as Russia's previous strategy has targeted power infrastructure during freezing temperatures. Trilateral talks between the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia are scheduled for next…Open