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.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | May 15, 2025 | Europe, Russia, World | 1
Having proposed direct Ukraine-Russia talks, Vladimir Putin bails out of a meeting with Ukranian President Zelensky in Istanbul, Turkey.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | May 14, 2025 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
European leaders promised more sanctions on Russia if Vladimir Putin does not attend direct talks in Istanbul over his invasion of Ukraine.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | May 13, 2025 | EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Europe, Media, Russia, Video, What's New, World | 0
7-min analysis of how Ukraine and iEuropean partners, despite erratic interventions of Donald Trump, put Vladimir Putin in diplomatic corner.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | May 13, 2025 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Despite calling for direct talks over his invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin is not committing to sitdown with Volodymyr Zelensky in Turkey.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | May 12, 2025 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Ukraine President Zelensky challenges Vladimir Putin to observe 30-day ceasefire, & then meet him in Turkey for talks to end Russian invasion
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | May 11, 2025 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Vladimir Putin rejects Ukraine-Europe agreement for unconditional 30-day ceasefire, as Russia resumes drone attacks on Kyiv and other areas.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | May 10, 2025 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
European leaders gather to show solidarity with Ukraine’s resistance of Russia’s 38 1/2-month invasion and to reinforce call for ceasefire.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | May 9, 2025 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks with Donald Trump for 20 minutes by phone about an end to Russia’s 38 1/2-month invasion.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | May 8, 2025 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Ukraine disrupts Vladimir Putin’s declaration of “ceasefire” for Russia’s Victory Day ceremonies marking defeat of Germany in World War II.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | May 7, 2025 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
2+ civilians killed and 8 injured, including 4 children, in Kyiv & child slain in Sumy by latest Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | May 6, 2025 | EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Media, Podcast, Russia, US, Video, What's New, World | 0
As Donald Trump removes National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, analyzing latest US policy and maneuvers over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | May 6, 2025 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
As the Kremlin prepares to celebrate “Victory Day” on Friday, Ukraine’s drones attack targets near Moscow for the second night in a row.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | May 5, 2025 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
President Zelensky says Ukraine expects 3 million artillery shells from allies to maintain resistance v. Russia’s 38-month full-scale invasion
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | May 4, 2025 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Russia causes more death, injuries, and destruction in drone attacks on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv and on Kherson in the south of the country.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | May 3, 2025 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
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.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | May 2, 2025 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Analyzing minerals deal between Ukraine and Trump Administration, and whethcer it can open door to US support of Kyiv v. Russia’s invasion.
Read MoreUkraine President Volodymyr Zelensky hails minerals deal with US, but Donald Trump feeds uncertainty with demotion of top advisor Mike Waltz.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | May 1, 2025 | Europe, Russia, World | 1
Kyiv and Trump Administration sign agreement for 50-50 control of a US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, financed by sales of minerals.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Apr 30, 2025 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Vladimir Putin foils Donald Trump’s pursuit of a deal over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, demanding full control of 4 regions and Crimea.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Apr 29, 2025 | EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Europe, Media, Russia, Video, What's New, World | 0
Analyzing how Vladimir Putina and Russia are on the diplomatic defensive over their full-scale invasion of Ukraine after mass murder in Kyiv.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Apr 29, 2025 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Proposing an immediate 30-day ceasefire, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky calls out Vladimir Putin’s “attempt to manipulate the world”.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Apr 28, 2025 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
As Donald Trump wavers in his support of Kremlin’s demands to conquer Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky warns Russia is seeking to “deceive” the US.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Apr 27, 2025 | EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Europe, Media, Russia, Video, What's New, World | 2
Analyzing Donald Trump’s sudden turn against Vladimir Putin over Russia’s 38-month full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and whether it will last.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Apr 27, 2025 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
After meeting Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Vatican, Donald Trump lashes out at Vladimir Putin: “He’s just tapping me along.”
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Apr 26, 2025 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Rejecting ultimatum from Trump Administration, incorporating many Kremlin demands, Ukraine & Europe set out proposal to end Russian invasion.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Apr 25, 2025 | EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Europe, Media, Podcast, Russia, US, Video, What's New, World | 2
I joined Times Radio on Thursday for a 20-minute VideoCast on Donald Trump’s confused,...
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Apr 25, 2025 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Ukraine President Zelensky calls out Donald Trump’s refusal to condemn Russia as an aggressor over Kremlin’s 38-month full-scale invasion.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Apr 25, 2025 | EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Europe, Media, Podcast, Russia, Video, What's New, World | 2
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky in a press briefing, Kyiv, April 22, 2025 (Danylo...
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Apr 24, 2025 | Europe, Russia, World | 0
Hours after Trump Administration withdraws from London talks, Russia murders 9+ civilians and injures 70+ in missile & drone assault on Kyiv.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Apr 23, 2025 | EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Europe, Media, Podcast, Russia, Video, What's New, World | 2
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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