Ukrainian officials and President Zelenksy have questioned if Russia is “serious” about peace after talks in Istanbul concluded after little more than an hour.

: Former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock delivers her remarks at the United Nations in New York, 15 May 2025

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The United States has worked tirelessly with both Ukraine and Russia, seeking a path to peace. “We want an end to this war,” declared John Kelley, Acting U.S. Alternate Representative in remarks before the United Nations Security Council.

The US representative to the United Nations told the UN Security Council on May 29 that the deal now on offer to end the war in Ukraine is the best possible outcome for Russia and President Vladimir Putin should take it.

The United States told the United Nations Security Council on Thursday that its proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine was "Russia's best possible outcome" and President Vladimir Putin should take the deal.

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Russia is prepared to consider a ceasefire in Ukraine to pave the way for a lasting settlement, but during any truce Moscow wants Western states to stop arming Kyiv and for Ukraine to stop mobilising troops,

Little hope for a ceasefire in UkrainePeace talks between Ukraine and Russia are supposed to kick off in Istanbul Monday, but the backdrop is anything but peaceful. Kyiv is reportedly proposing a 30-day ceasefire,