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Only way to negotiate with Russia is with a 'gun on table'

Lithuanian defense minister: Only way to negotiate with Russia is with a 'gun on the table'

Minister of Defense of the Republic of Lithuania Dovilė Šakalienė's advice on how to deal with Russia: "The only good negotiation is when you have a gun on the table."

Global Times · 17h

Russia downs 337 Ukrainian drones overnight: Ministry of Defense

This photo taken on March 11, 2025 shows a damaged residential building in Sapronovo, Moscow Region, Russia. Russia's air defense systems shot down 337 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday on its Telegram channel. (Photo: Xinhua)

Conflict Watcher on MSN · 2d

Lithuanian defense chief: Only armed diplomacy works with russia

"The only good negotiation is when you have a gun on the table," said the head of Lithuania's Ministry of National Defense, Dovilė Šakalienė. She was referring to the ongoing negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.

Daily Wrap on MSN · 2d

Lithuania bolsters defense amid heightened Russian threat

Historically, Russia has not honoured agreements. "The only good negotiation is when you have a gun on the table," said the head of Lithuania's Ministry of National Defence, Dovilė Šakalienė. She was referring to the ongoing negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.

Russia, Ukraine and Kursk

Newsweek on MSN · 7h

Russia-Ukraine War Update for March 12: Ukraine Abandons Kursk Salient

The ball on a ceasefire deal is now in Russia's court, Ukrainian, U.S. and European officials said on Tuesday.

U.S. News & World Report · 9h

Ukraine's Attack and Russia's Fightback in Kursk

A Ukrainian serviceman patrols a street next to buildings damaged during fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces in the Ukrainian-controlled town of Sudzha in Russia's Kursk region, August 16, 2024.

Daily Wrap on MSN · 1h

Russia faces backlash over proposed Ukraine ceasefire

Russian war bloggers have strongly criticized the proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, calling it "nothing but betrayal and sabotage." War bloggers argue that the United States and Ukraine might "abandon" the ceasefire conditions "at the first opportunity.

The Hill2m

US and Russian spy chiefs speak amid Ukraine war talks

CIA director John Ratcliffe and Russian foreign intelligence (SVR ... Zelensky’s chief of staff Andriy Yermak, Foreign ...

The head of the Slovak Defense Ministry called on Russia to accept the proposal for a truce on Ukraine

Russia should accept the ceasefire proposal on Ukraine, announced following the results of the US-Ukrainian negotiations.

3hon MSN

Russia Recapturing Kursk Sparks US Coordination Claims

Ukraine's grip on Kursk has likely been a particularly sore spot for the Kremlin since Kyiv launched its cross-border offensive last August.

1hon MSN

Russia rules out NATO peacekeepers in ceasefire negotiations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been on the receiving end of Trump’s wrath for weeks, with the U.S. commander in chief accusing his counterpart of being a dictator, exploiting the U.S.

1don MSN

Russian air defenses shot down 337 Ukrainian drones over 10 regions, Russia's Defense Ministry says

The Russian Defense Ministry said Tuesday air defenses overnight shot down 337 Ukrainian drones over 10 Russian regions in ...

6hon MSN

Russia presses gains in war on Ukraine, says it will wait for details from Trump admin on ceasefire proposal

The Trump admin appears to be back in Ukraine's corner, but it's unclear if Putin, while enjoying battlefield victories, can be convinced to halt his assault.

Defense News on MSN20h

F-35 partners fully committed to program, Dutch defense minister says

Some European researchers and lawmakers expressed concern in recent weeks that America might block allies from using their ...

20h

Russian air defenses shot down 337 Ukrainian drones, Russia's Defense Ministry says

The attack, which killed one and wounded multiple others, came as a Ukrainian delegation was set to meet with America’s top ...

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