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Ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine as Putin considers freezing conflict

CTV News — May 24, 2024, 12:00 PM UTC

Summary: Russian President Vladimir Putin is considering a ceasefire in Ukraine, willing to freeze the war if negotiations recognize current frontlines. Sources reveal Putin's frustration with Western interference and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's reluctance to engage. The appointment of a new defense minister signals a potential shift in strategy. Talks hosted by Switzerland aim to unify international opinion on ending the conflict. Putin aims to secure territorial gains and avoid further mobilization.

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  1. [4.7]
    Over 500,000 Russian casualties in Ukraine; US vows support (The Independent)
    112d 10h
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  2. [5.2]
    Zelenskiy: Ukrainian forces control Kharkiv border area (The Guardian)
    114d 15h

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  3. [3.8]
    US sending military aid to Ukraine against Russian attacks (CNN)
    114d 16h
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  4. [4.5]
    U.S. provides $275 million in military aid to Ukraine (The Globe and Mail)
    114d 19h
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  5. [3.1]
    Russian air strike targets Vivat publishing house in Kharkiv (ABC News)
    114d 20h
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  6. [4.3]
    Putin offers to end Ukraine war for land control (New York Post )
    114d 21h
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  7. [4.0]
    Hungary blocks EU funding for Ukraine arms from Russian assets (Financial Times)
    114d 21h
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  8. [4.9]
    Ukraine halts Russian advance in Kharkiv, counter-attacks (Kyiv Post)
    114d 22h
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  9. [4.1]
    Russia destroys train tracks in Kharkiv, Ukraine; 11,000 evacuated (The Associated Press)
    115d 1h
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  10. [5.2]
    Putin considers ceasefire in Ukraine amid territorial gains (The Telegraph)
    115d 3h

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  11. [4.6]
    Putin considers freezing Ukraine war on current front-lines (Newsweek)
    115d 4h
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  12. [5.3]
    Putin considers Ukraine ceasefire on current frontlines (The Globe and Mail)
    115d 6h

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  13. [4.6]
    Putin open to Ukraine ceasefire on current frontlines (The Telegraph)
    115d 6h
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  14. [4.1]
    Putin considers Ukraine ceasefire amid mounting Russian losses (GB News)
    115d 7h
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  15. [4.3]
    Putin visits Belarus for nuclear drills amid Ukraine conflict (The Independent)
    115d 11h
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  16. [4.7]
    Debate on allowing Ukraine to strike inside Russia with US weapons (PBS NewsHour)
    115d 15h
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  17. [5.7]
    Allies seek to access frozen Russian assets for Ukraine (The Associated Press)
    116d 0h

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  18. [4.0]
    US to announce $275 million more in military aid for Ukraine (The Associated Press)
    116d 1h
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  19. [4.5]
    US considers firing missiles into Russia amid Ukraine-Russia conflict (The Independent)
    116d 8h
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  20. [6.1]
    Putin orders nuclear weapons drill amid Ukraine conflict (The Independent)
    117d 9h

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  21. [5.0]
    G7 considers $50B fund for Ukraine from seized Russian assets (Kyiv Post)
    118d 11h

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  22. [4.5]
    G7 debates €30bn loan for Ukraine from Russian assets (The Guardian)
    119d 9h
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  23. [4.3]
    Putin loses over 1,500 soldiers in Kharkiv offensive (The Independent)
    119d 10h
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