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Why the AfD’s German triumph is a win for Putin – and leaves Ukraine exposed

ANALYSIS: The AfD and the Trump administration, with its special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are bound into a commercial friendship run out of the Kremlin by one man, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

US Envoys Head To Ukraine From Moscow. Despite 'Highly Useful Talks' Peace Remains Elusive.

The Russian leader has reiterated the statements he has made since the beginning of its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. There is no hint of a probability of a compromise formula emerging from Moscow, if these statements alone are to go by.

International Business Times

US envoys Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Moscow for talks on peace in Ukraine

US special representatives arrived in Moscow for talks on ending the Ukraine war. Both sides offered to curtail attacks during the discussions for three days. President Putin will meet the US envoys later on Saturday in the Kremlin. The envoys are expected to visit Kyiv the following day for further…

The Economic Times

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Putin tells US envoys Witkoff, Kushner that situation in Ukraine is 'difficult'

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US envoys at the Kremlin for peace talks. Both sides agreed to pause strikes on each other's capitals during the discussions. US envoys will also visit Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, for the first time. Russian attacks killed five people at a Ukrainian industrial site. Ukrainian…

The Economic Times

Putin Pauses Strikes On Ukraine As US Envoys Arrive. Hope Flickers.

Washington has been pushing to end the conflict, which is now in its fifth year. The conflict lost momentum after the US attention veered to its conflict with Iran in the Middle East, which began late in February.

International Business Times

Witkoff and Kushner discussed ‘next steps’ with Putin to end Ukraine war, says US

Donald Trump’s business ally and son-in-law now heading from Moscow to Kyiv to meet Zelenskyy

The Guardian - UK

US envoys Witkoff, Kushnerarrive in Moscow for talks on peace in Ukraine, sources say

US special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow for talks. They met with Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev and will see President Putin. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated the envoys will visit Kyiv after Moscow. Russia reported fewer Ukrainian drones while celebrating City Day festivities. A significant…

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky warns Moscow planning possible northern offensive targeting Kyiv

Kyiv is ramping up defences in the north of the region and believes Belarus may be more deeply involved

The Independent UK

Washington or Moscow: China’s Xi Jinping hosts Putin days after Trump visit

Less than a week after the US president’s visit to China, it is now Vladimir Putin who is heading to Beijing. The question is which leader will prove the more persuasive partner for China — Washington or Moscow?

Euronews

Putin is the real winner in Trump’s Iran war as it puts Russian oil back on the map

Washington's attempt to stabilize oil markets may be fueling the one economy it spent years trying to cripple.

Fortune

Will Putin cut Iran loose for Ukraine? What Russian envoy said on quid pro quo claims

Russia has vehemently denied reports suggesting a quid pro quo offer to the US: halting intelligence sharing with Iran in exchange for reduced pressure on Ukraine. Russian officials, including envoy Kirill Dmitriev, labelled the claims as 'fake' and 'Western disinformation.' The alleged proposal, reportedly made to former Trump administration envoys,…

The Times of India

‘Acknowledging the obvious’: Russia reacts to US waiver on oil amid Iran war

Russia asserted that global energy markets cannot be stable without its oil, following a US temporary allowance for Russian crude sales already in transit. This move occurred as oil prices surged amid escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the US, with Iran warning of retaliatory attacks on regional energy infrastructure.

The Times of India

Ukraine war briefing: Putin envoy says US better understands importance of Russian oil amid energy crisis

Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev describes negotiations with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as ‘productive’. What we know on day 1,479

The Guardian - AU

Putin gives Trump easy way out of confused Iran war strategy – and he might take it

ANALYSIS: As Donald Trump delivers bafflingly mixed messages about the end of the Iran war, he has suggested he may lift oil sanctions on Russia, but that will suit only one man – Vladimir Putin. World affairs editor Sam Kiley asks: whose side is the US president really on?

The Independent UK

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‘Rise up, oil, from your knees!’: Putin may mourn Khamenei, but Russia is excited about the strikes’ impact on oil prices

Constrained supply + Higher prices = War funds

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: IMF approves $8.1bn loan for Kyiv

Fund says loan will resolve Ukrainian balance of payments problem while boosting reconstruction and growth prospects. What we know on day 1,465

Euronews

Zelenskyy says US set June deadline for peace deal, as Russia launches new attacks on energy sites

The development follows US-brokered trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi during the week, which produced no breakthrough. Russia continues to press Ukraine to give up the Donbas region, a condition Kyiv says it will never accept.

The Conversation

Farcical peace talks in Abu Dhabi resolve nothing as Ukraine shivers under Russia’s winter onslaught

Russia, Ukraine and the US met for a second time this week for trilateral talks to discuss a possible cessation of hostilities. Once again little was resolved apart from a prisoner swap, something that has happened several times over the four years of the full-scale conflict between the two countries.

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The Guardian - UK

Zelenskyy says Ukraine-Russia talks ‘not easy’ but ‘constructive’ after prisoner swap agreed - as it happened

Ukrainian president hosts Poland’s PM Donald Tusk, after earlier announcement that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to exchange 314 prisoners

Euronews

Newsletter: Russia not negotiating in good will, Polish minister says

Also in this newsletter: Séjourné calls for 'European preference' and Weber says EU needs a plan for its 'mutual assistance clause.'

The Times of India

Russia-Ukraine war: Fresh round of trilateral peace talks rescheduled; Zelenskyy announces new dates amid territorial deadlock

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy announced a delay in crucial trilateral talks with Russia and the US, now set for February 4-5 in Abu Dhabi. This follows surprise US-Russia discussions in Florida, highlighting ongoing diplomatic efforts despite unresolved territorial disputes. Both sides remain committed to finding a peaceful resolution to the protracted…

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: US reports ’constructive’ peace talks with Russia as Zelenskyy pushes for ‘results’

Steve Witkoff encouraged ‘that Russia is working toward securing peace’ as Ukraine president looks to meetings ‘next week’. What we know on day 1,439

The Independent UK

Trump hangs picture of himself and Putin in White House - above photo of his granddaughter

Kremlin envoy wrote ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’ after the photo was placed above a picture of Trump’s granddaughter

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky warns Putin is planning ‘massive’ attack ahead of Sunday peace talks

Every Russian strike 'discredits' the ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war, says Zelensky

The Independent UK

Russia, Ukraine and the US are holding peace talks in Abu Dhabi. They're coming at a key moment

Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. envoys are meeting in the United Arab Emirates, the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with both countries as part of Washington’s push to end Moscow’s nearly 4-year-old invasion

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