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Why Russia Is Likely to Reject the New US-Ukrainian Peace Plan

The first draft essentially called for Ukraine’s surrender. The revised version includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression.

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‘Carol of the Bells’ Once Filled the Air Here. Now It’s Only Bombs.

Mykola Leontovych, the Ukrainian composer of the famed festive song, lived in the eastern city of Pokrovsk. Months of Russian assaults have erased most tributes to his life there.

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Europe Agrees to $105 Billion Funding Plan for Ukraine

European Union officials wanted to use Russia’s frozen assets to back a major loan to Ukraine. Unable to overcome opposition, they settled on another way to lend the money.

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Zelensky Expresses Wary Optimism About Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan

Two days of talks between President Volodymyr Zelensky and allies have brought some progress on security guarantees, but Russia remains opposed to any foreign forces in Ukraine.

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Ukraine Plan Calls For Enhanced Military, With U.S. and European Backup

The latest proposal is designed to deter future Russian aggression. But Russia is not part of the talks and has shown little willingness to negotiate.

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