5 editorial cartoons about the Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Artists take on a stand-in for Vladimir Putin and phone calls with Donald Trump.

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This political cartoon takes place at a bargaining table in Turkey. Volodymyr Zelenskyy sits at left. On the right, the Grim Reaper is cloaked and holding a scythe. The Grim Reaper says, "I'LL BE FILLING IN FOR PUTIN..."

(Image credit: Michael Ramirez / Copyright 2025 Creators Syndicate)

A political cartoon shows Donald Trump sitting on Vladimir Putin's lap. Trump holds a toy truck with a red phone attached that is labeled "UKRAINE PEACE TALKS." Trump says, "VLADIMIR, STOP! OR WE'RE WALKING OUT!"

(Image credit: John Deering / Copyright 2025 Creators Syndicate)

A political cartoon depicts a large brown bear, labeled "RUSSIA" on its side, sitting and resisting movement. A white dove, symbolizing peace, is attempting to pull the bear forward with ropes attached to its back. The dove is flying towards a wooden sign that reads "UKRAINE PEACE."

(Image credit: Steve Breen / Copyright 2025 Creators Syndicate)

This political cartoon is split into two panels. The left panel, labeled "Ceasefire," depicts a peaceful city scene under a clear blue sky with fluffy clouds. The right panel, labeled "Russian Ceasefire," shows the same city under a dark, smoky sky filled with falling bombs and explosions, indicating ongoing destruction despite the declared ceasefire.

(Image credit: Guy Parsons / Copyright 2025 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.)

A political cartoon depicts a large, dark, menacing-looking bear with a small olive branch held delicately in its mouth. Vladimir Putin, looking at the bear with a neutral expression, says "...RUSSIAN PEACE DOVE…

(Image credit: Tom Janssen / Copyright 2025 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.)

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