12.09.2025 13:31
The Kremlin announced that the ongoing peace negotiations with Ukraine have been halted. In a statement from Russia, it was noted that no progress could be made under the current conditions and that the talks have been suspended.
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Kremlin spokesman Dmitriy Peskov stated that the negotiations between the parties have been inconclusive, saying, "No concrete progress has been made in the talks. Therefore, peace negotiations are currently on hold."
UNCERTAINTY CONTINUES IN THE WAR
While the Ukrainian side has long claimed that Russia is trying to maintain its gains on the ground instead of a ceasefire, Moscow accuses Kiev of making "unrealistic demands." The stalemate in the process increases uncertainties regarding the course of the war, while the international community has refocused on diplomatic initiatives.
RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR
The war that began between Russia and Ukraine on February 24, 2022, continues to be one of the most critical agenda items in global politics as it enters its third year. The Moscow administration describes the attack as a "special military operation," while Kiev characterizes it as an outright invasion of its country.
BEGINNING OF THE WAR
The war was ignited when Russia viewed Ukraine's rapprochement with NATO and the West as a "threat to its national security." After annexing Crimea in 2014, Russia supported separatist groups in the Donbas region the same year. The crisis, which had been ongoing for years with low-intensity conflicts, escalated at the end of 2021 when Moscow amassed hundreds of thousands of troops at the Ukrainian border.
On the morning of February 24, 2022, Russian troops entered Ukrainian territory. The capital, Kiev, was targeted shortly, but the resistance of the Ukrainian army and military aid from the West disrupted Russia's plans.
COURSE OF THE WAR
In the early months, Russia, which failed around Kiev, shifted its focus to the east and south of the country. The Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions partially came under Russian control. However, the Ukrainian army launched counterattacks, especially with the HIMARS missiles, Patriot defense systems, and Leopard tanks provided by the West. The war largely concentrated on the eastern fronts, leading to heavy casualties on both sides.
CURRENT SITUATION
As of 2025, there is no significant change on the war front. Russia continues to pursue its goal of capturing the entirety of Donbas, while Ukraine resists to reclaim its territories. Meanwhile, airstrikes, bombings targeting energy infrastructure, and drones are among the new dimensions of the war.
Although peace negotiations have been brought up repeatedly, no concrete progress has been made. The Kremlin finds Ukraine's insistence on NATO membership unacceptable; Kiev emphasizes that it will not compromise on its territorial integrity.
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