
Moscow–Beijing Alliance Strengthens as Leaders Hold Video Call
The video call took place as Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators met in Abu Dhabi for another round of talks on ending the war in Ukraine.

The video call took place as Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators met in Abu Dhabi for another round of talks on ending the war in Ukraine.

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Kyiv is prepared to engage in peace talks with Russia—even directly with Vladimir Putin.

Concerns have been raised over the Board’s broadening scope and the possible involvement of Vladimir Putin.

Putin’s invitation comes after the Hungarian PM confirmed his participation in the White House initiative.

Potential discussions are expected to center on the most recent draft of U.S. peace proposals, designed to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.

Senior European figures are beginning to acknowledge that ending the war in Ukraine will ultimately require dialogue with Russia.

In his New Year’s speech, the Russian president said Russia believed it would win in Ukraine.

At his annual end-of-year press conference Friday, the Russian president laid out the Russian narrative on how the war in Ukraine might end.

The Russian president signalled Moscow will not compromise in peace talks, and insisted negotiations must come before any ceasefire.

Moscow said it would also take into account who voted in favour of a confiscation of its assets at the upcoming EU summit.