Core Points - Ukrainian President Zelensky discussed the latest developments in the Ukraine situation with leaders from Germany, France, and other European countries, emphasizing the necessity for Europe to engage in the Russia-Ukraine peace process [1] - German Chancellor Merz and Zelensky agreed on the urgency to end the war, asserting that Ukraine is part of Europe and thus Europe must be involved in the relevant processes [1] - French President Macron reiterated France's full support for a ceasefire during his conversation with Zelensky and other European leaders, highlighting the need for consensus on key European security issues [1] - The importance of European involvement in the Ukraine peace process was also stressed in discussions with European Commission President von der Leyen and Italian Prime Minister Meloni [1] - Russian President Putin indicated a willingness for a meeting with U.S. President Trump after discussions with U.S. Middle East envoy Wittekov, while Trump stated that a meeting with Zelensky was not a prerequisite [1]

Core Points - South African President Ramaphosa and Russian President Putin discussed the Russia-Ukraine issue and other mutual concerns during a phone call on August 7 [1] - Putin expressed appreciation for South Africa's efforts in promoting peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict [1] - Ramaphosa reiterated South Africa's full support for initiatives aimed at ending the war and achieving lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine [1] - Both leaders agreed to maintain communication to further deepen bilateral relations [1]

Core Points - Ukrainian President Zelensky discussed the latest developments in the Ukraine situation with leaders from Germany, France, and other European countries, emphasizing the necessity for European involvement in the peace process with Russia [1] - German Chancellor Merz and Zelensky agreed on the urgency to end the war, asserting that Ukraine is part of Europe and thus Europe must be involved in the related processes [1] - French President Macron reiterated France's full support for a ceasefire during his conversation with Zelensky and other European leaders, highlighting the need for consensus on key European security issues [1] - The importance of European participation in the Ukraine peace process was also stressed in discussions with European Commission President von der Leyen and Italian Prime Minister Meloni [1] - Russian President Putin expressed interest in a meeting with U.S. President Trump after his talks with U.S. Middle East envoy Wittekov, indicating a potential shift in diplomatic dynamics [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Kremlin indicated that U.S. President Trump has promised to provide more weapons to Ukraine and threatened sanctions against Russia's trade partners, which may embolden Ukraine and further delay the already stalled peace process [1] Group 1 - The U.S. commitment to supplying more weapons to Ukraine could impact the geopolitical landscape in Eastern Europe [1] - The potential sanctions against Russia's trade partners may lead to increased tensions in international trade relations [1] - The situation highlights the ongoing complexities of the peace process in Ukraine, which remains stagnant [1]

Core Viewpoint - The momentum for the Russia-Ukraine peace process is primarily driven by the mineral agreement, but this momentum is insufficient to achieve a lasting ceasefire or a long-term peace agreement. A greater push is needed for the peace process to advance [1][11][12]. Group 1: Recent Developments - As of May 2025, the Russia-Ukraine peace process has noticeably accelerated [2]. - On May 11, Russian President Putin proposed negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey, to which Ukrainian President Zelensky responded positively, expressing willingness to meet face-to-face [3][4]. - Although Zelensky traveled to Turkey awaiting Putin, the latter did not attend, leading to a meeting between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations on May 16, marking the first direct talks in three years [5]. Group 2: Driving Forces Behind the Peace Process - The acceleration of the peace process is attributed to the signing of the "U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund Agreement," which originated from the mineral agreement [6][10]. - The signing of the mineral agreement signifies a deep and long-term interest alignment between the U.S. and Ukraine, prompting Putin to propose negotiations as a strategic move to gauge U.S.-Ukraine relations [10]. Group 3: Perspectives of Key Leaders - For Putin, the mineral agreement represents a significant shift in U.S.-Ukraine relations, and his negotiation proposal serves both as a display of attitude and a strategic probe into future developments [10]. - Zelensky's proactive approach, including his trip to Turkey, stems from concerns about being sidelined following the mineral agreement's enactment, as there are factions within Ukraine that may seek to replace him [10]. Group 4: Future Considerations - The peace process may continue to progress, but the current momentum from the mineral agreement is only sufficient to initiate talks, not to secure a lasting ceasefire or peace [11]. - A potential future driving force could be a comprehensive assessment report on Ukraine's mineral resources, which could significantly influence the peace process if it yields favorable insights [13]. - However, there is a possibility that the report may disappoint both the U.S. and Ukraine, and currently, there seems to be no movement towards initiating such an assessment [14].

Core Viewpoint - The peace process between Russia and Ukraine has accelerated significantly as of May 2025, with both parties showing a willingness to engage in negotiations, marking a shift from previous stances of hostility and isolation [1][3]. Group 1: Negotiation Dynamics - On May 11, President Putin proposed negotiations in Turkey, to which President Zelensky responded positively, even offering to meet face-to-face [1][2]. - Although Zelensky traveled to Turkey, Putin did not attend, leading to a meeting between the representatives of both countries on May 16, which was the first direct negotiation in three years [3]. - U.S. President Trump engaged in extensive diplomatic efforts, speaking with both leaders and European counterparts, indicating a complex interplay of interests among Russia, Ukraine, the U.S., and Europe [3]. Group 2: Motivations Behind the Peace Process - The acceleration of the peace process is attributed to the signing of the U.S.-Ukraine mineral agreement, which signifies a deepening of U.S.-Ukraine ties [4][5]. - Both leaders have different motivations: Putin views the agreement as a way to gauge U.S.-Ukraine relations and adjust his strategy, while Zelensky fears being sidelined and seeks recognition of his legitimacy from Russia [7]. Group 3: Future Prospects - The current momentum from the mineral agreement may initiate negotiations but is insufficient for a lasting ceasefire or peace agreement [8]. - A potential driving force for further progress could be a comprehensive assessment report on Ukraine's mineral resources, which remains uninitiated [10][11]. - The outcome of such a report could significantly influence the peace process, either positively or negatively, but there is currently a lack of action from both U.S. and Ukrainian sides regarding this investigation [12][13].

Group 1 - Ukrainian President Zelensky announced the decision to send a delegation to Istanbul, led by Defense Minister Umerov, with the primary goal of achieving a ceasefire [1][2] - Zelensky expressed readiness for direct negotiations and emphasized that the first step to end the war should be an unconditional ceasefire [2][3] - The Russian delegation, led by Meginsky, views the upcoming talks as a continuation of the Istanbul negotiations that were interrupted in 2022, aiming to establish lasting peace and address the root causes of the conflict [2][3] Group 2 - Turkish President Erdogan highlighted the necessity of direct negotiations to resolve the current situation and called for an agreement based on minimum consensus to avoid further casualties [5] - Erdogan expressed Turkey's commitment to maintaining communication channels between Ukraine and Russia and offered to facilitate meetings between the two leaders when they are ready [5]

土耳其总统：支持俄乌和谈 土愿提供全面支持 智通财经5月11日电，土耳其总统府新闻局当地时间5月11日发布消息称，土耳其总统埃尔多安当天与法 国总统马克龙通电话，重点讨论俄乌局势等地区与全球热点议题。埃尔多安在通话中表示，俄乌冲突已 进入历史性转折点，应抓住当前机会推动和平进程。他强调，土耳其愿为促成停火与实现持久和平提供 一切必要支持，包括主办谈判。他还指出，应以高度谨慎的态度推动俄乌开启持久和平谈判，并在乌克 兰重建进程中加强国际合作。此前，俄罗斯总统普京提议于5月15日在伊斯坦布尔举行与乌克兰的无条 件直接会谈。乌克兰总统泽连斯基随后回应称，俄方的提议是"一个好的迹象"，并呼吁自5月12日起实 施全面、持久且可信的停火，乌方已准备好开启谈判。 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the U.S. will reduce its role as a mediator in the Russia-Ukraine negotiations and will instead encourage direct dialogue between Kyiv and Moscow [1][3] - U.S. State Department spokesperson Bruce stated that while the U.S. remains committed to facilitating peace, it will not immediately engage in negotiations and will allow the parties to handle discussions themselves [3] - The shift in U.S. strategy reflects a significant change after months of diplomatic efforts that have not yielded breakthroughs in the ceasefire talks [3] Group 2 - Bruce's comments indicate that the U.S. is losing patience with the stalled negotiations regarding Ukraine, as previous warnings from President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio suggested that U.S. involvement would cease without substantial progress [3] - Russian presidential spokesperson Peskov emphasized that Russia supports a long-term ceasefire agreement with Ukraine but insists that the peace deal must be negotiated directly with Ukraine, not through the U.S. [3] - Peskov also noted the complexity of the Ukraine crisis, indicating that a quick resolution is unlikely [3]

美国白宫新闻秘书莱维特28日表示，特朗普希望俄乌之间实现"永久停火"，他对俄乌领导人"越来越感 到失望"。美国国务卿鲁比奥27日还称，本周对于确定美国是否继续推动俄乌和平进程来说将是"至关重 要"的一周。 【环球时报综合报道】据美国有线电视新闻网、《乌克兰真理报》29日报道，在俄总统普京28日宣布将 在纪念卫国战争胜利80周年期间（5月8日零时至11日零时）实施三天停火后，遭到乌克兰方面的拒绝和 质疑，乌克兰总统泽连斯基称这其实是一场政治操控。法新社称，泽连斯基说，俄方应接受"立即、全 面且无条件、至少持续30天的停火协议"。截至本报发稿时，俄官方尚未对该提议作出回应。 【环球时报驻美国特约记者 李致 环球时报记者 张晓东 柳玉鹏 潘冰钰】 乌通社和《乌克兰真理报》29日称，泽连斯基就普京28日的声明发表评论称，乌克兰不需要为俄罗斯的 阅兵而暂时"停火"，而是需要至少30天的全面立即停火，这才是真正外交往来的基础。"我们应重视的 是人民的生命，而不是什么阅兵式。"泽连斯基还称俄罗斯操纵国际社会，试图欺骗美国。乌外长瑟比 加28日就俄方的"停火"声明评论称："若俄罗斯真心希望和平，就必须立即停火，为什么要等到5 ...