Ukraine War, Day 1,176: Putin Bails Out on Zelensky Meeting in Istanbul
Having proposed direct Ukraine-Russia talks, Vladimir Putin bails out of a meeting with Ukranian President Zelensky in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Ukraine War, Day 1,175: Europe — More Sanctions if Putin is a No-Show in Istanbul
European leaders promised more sanctions on Russia if Vladimir Putin does not attend direct talks in Istanbul over his invasion of Ukraine.
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EA on TVP World: Despite Trump, Ukraine and Europe Corner Putin
7-min analysis of how Ukraine and iEuropean partners, despite erratic interventions of Donald Trump, put Vladimir Putin in diplomatic corner.
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Ukraine War, Day 1,174: Will Putin Show Up in Istanbul?
Despite calling for direct talks over his invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin is not committing to sitdown with Volodymyr Zelensky in Turkey.
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Ukraine War, Day 1,173: Zelensky — I Am Waiting for Putin in Turkey
Ukraine President Zelensky challenges Vladimir Putin to observe 30-day ceasefire, & then meet him in Turkey for talks to end Russian invasion
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Ukraine War, Day 1,172: Putin Rejects 30-Day Ceasefire, Attacks Kyiv with Drones
Vladimir Putin rejects Ukraine-Europe agreement for unconditional 30-day ceasefire, as Russia resumes drone attacks on Kyiv and other areas.
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Ukraine War, Day 1,171: European Leaders in Kyiv
European leaders gather to show solidarity with Ukraine’s resistance of Russia’s 38 1/2-month invasion and to reinforce call for ceasefire.
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Ukraine War, Day 1,170: A Chat Between Zelensky and Trump
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks with Donald Trump for 20 minutes by phone about an end to Russia’s 38 1/2-month invasion.
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Ukraine War, Day 1,169: Kyiv Disrupts Putin’s “Ceasefire” for Victory Day
Ukraine disrupts Vladimir Putin’s declaration of “ceasefire” for Russia’s Victory Day ceremonies marking defeat of Germany in World War II.
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Ukraine War, Day 1,168: Russia Kills 2, Injures 8 in Kyiv; Murders Child near Sumy
2+ civilians killed and 8 injured, including 4 children, in Kyiv & child slain in Sumy by latest Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine.
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EA-Times Radio VideoCast: Are There Any US “Adults in the Room” Over Ukraine-Russia?
As Donald Trump removes National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, analyzing latest US policy and maneuvers over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Ukraine War, Day 1,167: Kyiv’s Drones Attack Moscow for 2nd Night in Row
As the Kremlin prepares to celebrate “Victory Day” on Friday, Ukraine’s drones attack targets near Moscow for the second night in a row.
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Ukraine War, Day 1,166: Zelensky — Kyiv Expects 3 Million Shells From Allies
President Zelensky says Ukraine expects 3 million artillery shells from allies to maintain resistance v. Russia’s 38-month full-scale invasion
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Ukraine War, Day 1,165: Russia’s Drone Assaults on Kyiv and Kherson
Russia causes more death, injuries, and destruction in drone attacks on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv and on Kherson in the south of the country.
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Ukraine War, Day 1,164: 51 Injured in Kharkiv by Russian Drones
At least 46 civilians, including an 11-year-old child, are injured by drones in Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine’s second city Kharkiv.
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EA on TVP World and Channel News Asia: Ukraine-US Minerals Deal — Will There Be Support for Security?
Analyzing minerals deal between Ukraine and Trump Administration, and whethcer it can open door to US support of Kyiv v. Russia’s invasion.
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Ukraine War, Day 1,163: Zelensky Hails Minerals Deal…But Trump Demotes Top Advisor Waltz
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky hails minerals deal with US, but Donald Trump feeds uncertainty with demotion of top advisor Mike Waltz.
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Ukraine War, Day 1,162: Kyiv and US Sign Minerals Deal
Kyiv and Trump Administration sign agreement for 50-50 control of a US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, financed by sales of minerals.
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Ukraine War, Day 1,161: Putin Rebuffs Trump by Demanding Full Control of 4 Regions
Vladimir Putin foils Donald Trump’s pursuit of a deal over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, demanding full control of 4 regions and Crimea.
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EA on Times Radio, Australia’s ABC, and France 24 English: Ukraine — Putin on the Defensive
Analyzing how Vladimir Putina and Russia are on the diplomatic defensive over their full-scale invasion of Ukraine after mass murder in Kyiv.
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Ukraine War, Day 1,160: Proposing Immediate Ceasefire, Zelensky Calls Out Putin’s “Manipulation”
Proposing an immediate 30-day ceasefire, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky calls out Vladimir Putin’s “attempt to manipulate the world”.
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Ukraine War, Day 1,159: Zelensky — Kremlin Wants to “Deceive” US
As Donald Trump wavers in his support of Kremlin’s demands to conquer Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky warns Russia is seeking to “deceive” the US.
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EA on Times Radio: Will Trump Break Up With Putin Over Ukraine?
Analyzing Donald Trump’s sudden turn against Vladimir Putin over Russia’s 38-month full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and whether it will last.
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Ukraine War, Day 1,158: After Zelensky Meeting, Trump Lashes Out at Putin — “He’s Just Tapping Me Along”
After meeting Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Vatican, Donald Trump lashes out at Vladimir Putin: “He’s just tapping me along.”
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Ukraine War, Day 1,157: Kyiv-Europe Response to Trump-Kremlin Ultimatum
Rejecting ultimatum from Trump Administration, incorporating many Kremlin demands, Ukraine & Europe set out proposal to end Russian invasion.
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EA-Times Radio VideoCast: “When the Going Gets Tough, Trump’s Not Such a Tough Guy”
I joined Times Radio on Thursday for a 20-minute VideoCast on Donald Trump’s confused,...
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Ukraine War, Day 1,156: Zelensky Calls Out Trump — “A Common Understanding that Russia is the Aggressor”
Ukraine President Zelensky calls out Donald Trump’s refusal to condemn Russia as an aggressor over Kremlin’s 38-month full-scale invasion.
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EA on International Media: Ukraine Rejects a US-Russia Ultimatum
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky in a press briefing, Kyiv, April 22, 2025 (Danylo...
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Ukraine War, Day 1,155: Russia Murders 12, Injures 90 in Kyiv
Hours after Trump Administration withdraws from London talks, Russia murders 9+ civilians and injures 70+ in missile & drone assault on Kyiv.
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EA-Times Radio VideoCast: Putin and Trump’s “Nonsense Deal” on Ukraine
Analyzing Donald Trump’s “nonsense deal” — in effect, ultimatum — seeking Ukraine’s capitulation to the Kremlin’s terms over its invasion
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