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Ukrainian and Russian officials meet for first face-to-face talks in three years -- Officials from the two countries are meeting in Turkey for the first direct talks on the war in Ukraine since 2022.

The talks mark the first direct conversation between the warring sides, and will follow a trilateral meeting of Ukraine, Turkey and the US.

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 minute ago

Direct Russia-Ukraine talks under way for first time in three years

Timings have been revealed for expected peace talks in Turkey today between Russia and Ukraine - the first direct negotiations in years. On the battlefield, Ukraine has revealed the loss of an F-16 fighter jet. Follow the latest and listen to the Daily podcast below as you scroll.

Sky News - World - 2 minutes ago

Russia targeting journalists in Ukraine hotel strikes: Report

Reporters Without Borders and Truth Hounds found that Russia’s attacks on hotels intended to ‘discourage’ war coverage.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 14 minutes ago

Trump wants to meet Putin 'as soon as we can set it up' to discuss Ukraine war

Trump seeks a meeting with Putin to discuss the Ukraine war after skipping peace talks. Zelenskyy accuses Russia of not being serious about ending the conflict.

Fox News - Top Stories - 22 minutes ago

Turkey holds meetings with Ukraine, Russia and U.S. in peace push - U.S., Ukrainian and Turkish delegations began a meeting in Istanbul on Friday, a Turkish foreign ministry source said, amid efforts to reach an agreement to eventually end the war between Russia and Ukraine. News - World - | 2 hours ago

U.S., Ukrainian and Turkish delegations began a meeting in Istanbul on Friday, a Turkish foreign ministry source said, amid efforts to reach an agreement to eventually end the war between Russia and Ukraine.

CBC News - World - 23 minutes ago

Ukraine war latest: Moscow 'demands US, Turkey exit peace talks'

Marco Rubio, who is in Istanbul, says doesn't have 'high expectations’ of breakthrough unless Trump and Putin speak directly

Independent UK - World - 24 minutes ago

Putin and Zelensky to Meet in Istanbul for Peace Talks, Trump May Join | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Putin and Zelensky to Meet in Istanbul for Peace Talks, Trump May Join | Vantage with Palki Sharma US President Donald Trump has stated that he is considering flying to Turkiye to participate in talks between Russia and Ukraine. This comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed direct peace negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, scheduled for Thursday. In response, President Zelensky has expressed his willingness to meet with his Russian counterpart.

First Post - Top Stories - 30 minutes ago

Türkiye brings together Ukraine, Russia for 2nd time since start of war

Türkiye on Friday brought together Ukraine and Russia for the second time since the start of war in thanks to diplomatic efforts as part of the Istanbul...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 37 minutes ago

Russia-Ukraine war is top of the agenda as European leaders meet in Albania on security concerns

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is joining leaders of dozens of European countries and organizations for a one-day summit in Albania’s capital to discuss security and defense challenges across the continent,

Lancaster Online - World - 37 minutes ago

Russia-Ukraine talks to begin in Istanbul after delay

Direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are expected, with lower-level delegations. This will be the first time the two countries have held direct talks since the first weeks of Russia's invasion. More on DW.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 54 minutes ago

Pilot ejects from Ukraine F-16 fighter jet after incident, air force says

Ukraine lost an F-16 fighter jet on Friday morning after an incident on board, though the pilot ejected safely, the Ukrainian air force said in a statement.

CBC News - World - 54 minutes ago

Russia, Ukraine to meet for first talks since 2022

ISTANBUL, Turkey — Russian and Ukrainian delegations will meet in Istanbul on Friday for their first talks in more than three years of war, with tens of thousands killed in Europe's worst conflict since World War II.

Manila Times - World - 1 hour ago

Trump calls for Putin summit 'as soon as we can' to end Ukraine war

The Russian president proposed the meeting but then rejected speaking to Volodymyr Zelensky face-to-face

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Russia and Ukraine hold first peace talks in three years amid low expectations

In Abu Dhabi, Trump says he will meet with Putin ‘soon’

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 hour ago

US Ally Plans Long-Range Missile Test Amid China and Russia Threats

The Japanese are enhancing their anti-ship capabilities by acquiring indigenous and American missiles.

Newsweek - World - 1 hour ago

US-Ukraine-Turkey talks begin in Istanbul

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – A high-level trilateral meeting between delegations from Turkey, the US, and Ukraine started in Istanbul on Friday under the leadership of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, local Turkish media reported.

Mehr News Agency - World - 1 hour ago

Russia And Ukraine Are Set To Hold Their First Direct Peace Talks In 3 Years

After Vladimir Putin rejected his offer for face-to-face talks, Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Moscow of not making a serious effort to end the war.

Huffington Post - World - 2 hours ago

Ukraine and Russia set for first direct talks in three years -- 16 May 08:48 AM

Zelenskyy won't attend Istanbul meeting after Putin declined face-to-face negotiations.

NZ Herald - World - 2 hours ago

Optimism scarce as Russia and Ukraine set to talk in Turkiye

Volodymyr Zelenskyy sends team led by defence minister for talks with Russian delegation in Turkiye’s Istanbul.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Rubio lands in Istanbul ahead of Russia-Ukraine talks: AFP

Istanbul: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in Istanbul on Friday ahead of the first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in more than three...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Mapped: Frontline in Ukraine before first Kyiv-Moscow talks in years

Russia has rejected Ukraine’s repeated offer of a comprehensive, unconditional 30-day ceasefire which Mr Zelensky says would allow for proper peace negotiations to take place

Independent UK - World - 3 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,177

These are the key events on day 1,177 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Ukraine Loses Another F-16 Fighter Jet

The Ukrainian Air Force said the emergency occurred during the repelling of a Russian attack.

Newsweek - World - 4 hours ago

Russia, Ukraine set for Turkey talks amid low expectations after Putin spurns Zelenskiy meeting

Russian delegation does not include ‘anyone who actually makes decisions’, says Ukrainian president

Irish Times - World - 4 hours ago

Ukraine, Russia negotiators to meet in Istanbul | Evening News Bulletin 16 May 2025

In this bulletin, the first Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks are expected to go ahead within hours in Turkey, the Federal Government moves on plans to lift the minimum wage. And in sport, Aussie golfer Cam Davis is one off the lead in the PGA mix.

SBS - World - 4 hours ago

Ukraine-Russia talks to begin in Turkey as war continues to rage

Zelensky accuses Moscow of sending ‘theatre prop’ negotiating team to Turkey

Evening Standard - Politics - 4 hours ago

Rubio has no high expectations for Ukraine-Russia talks

ISTANBUL, Turkey — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday he had little hope that Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul would produce a peace breakthrough after the two sides traded insults during a tense buildup to negotiations.

Manila Times - World - 9 hours ago

Kremlin says Ukraine peace talks in Turkey are still on, but doesn't disclose who is going -- May 14, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he would attend the talks with Russia only if Putin is also there

The Globe and Mail - World - 10 hours ago

Peace breakthrough unlikely as Putin declines to meet Zelensky in Turkey -- Yesterday

Russia said the talks would take place in Istanbul in the second half of the day, but Turkey said no meeting was scheduled yet

The Globe and Mail - World - 10 hours ago

Rubio says Russia-Ukraine talks at 'logjam', Trump-Putin meeting needed for breakthrough

ANTALYA: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday (May 15) the only way a breakthrough will happen in the efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine would be through direct talks bet

Channel NewsAsia - World - 12 hours ago

US 'doesn't have high expectations' for Ukraine-Russia talks - as delegations prepare to meet

The US secretary of state said he did not think there would be a "breakthrough" in peace negotiations until Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet to discuss it directly.

Sky News - World - 13 hours ago

Lower-level Ukraine-Russia talks to be held after Putin spurns Zelensky meeting

Putin’s absence punctured hopes of a breakthrough in peace efforts that were given a push in recent months by the Trump administration and Western European leaders.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 14 hours ago

Ukraine talks won't progress unless 'Putin and I get together' – Trump

US President Donald Trump has said a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin could help resolve the Ukraine conflict

Russia Today - US News - 14 hours ago

Russia sends low-level delegation for peace talks with Ukraine -- 15 May 08:35 PM

Putin sent a lower-level team, avoiding direct talks with Zelenskyy and Trump.

NZ Herald - World - 14 hours ago

Rubio doubts 'anything productive' will happen in Ukraine peace talks without Trump, Putin

Trump and Putin's absence casts doubt on Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey. Rubio stresses the need for their direct dialogue to achieve a breakthrough.

Fox News - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Russian state media downplay Ukraine peace talks

The Kremlin has claimed that the Istanbul peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are important. President Vladimir Putin set the date himself. But now that he's a no-show, state television is downplaying the significance of the negotiations.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Ukraine, Russia appear set to engage in Istanbul-hosted talks without Zelenskyy, Putin

Ukraine will send a delegation to Istanbul, led by Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, to attend talks with a team from Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday after holding talks in Ankara with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan.

CBC News - World - 15 hours ago

Rubio says face-to-face Trump-Putin meeting needed for Ukraine breakthrough

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to reporters in Antalya, Turkey and said he would travel to Istanbul for meetings on Friday. (Video: Reuters.)

Fox News - World - 16 hours ago

Putin dismisses Head of Ground Forces ahead of Istanbul peace talks with Ukraine

ALBAWABA- Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed the head of the Russian Ground Forces, General Oleg Salyukov, just hours before the start of re

Albawaba - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Fidan, Rubio continue to push for direct Russia-Ukraine talks

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio agreed on the continuation of efforts for direct talks between Russia and Ukraine as...

Daily Sabah - World - 17 hours ago

Ukraine sends team for Russia talks, downplays expectations

ISTANBUL: Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a low-level delegation on Thursday to hold peace talks with Ukraine in Turkey. President Putin spurned Kyiv's challenge to go there in person to meet...

International The News - World - 18 hours ago

Donald Trump Ukraine Peace Plan Stonewalled by Putin

The Kremlin said there were no plans for Putin to attend talks with a Ukrainian delegation in Turkey.

Newsweek - World - 18 hours ago

Can Ukraine and Russia find peace in Turkey?

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Sky News - World - 18 hours ago

World News -- Russia-Ukraine peace talks downgraded after Moscow sends junior-level delegation -- The first direct peace talks between Ukraine and Russian in three years due to get underway in Turkey on Thursday were thrown into doubt in a dispute over the seniority of their respective delegations.

The first direct peace talks between Ukraine and Russian in three years due to get underway in Turkey on Thursday were thrown into doubt in a dispute over the seniority of their respective delegations.

UPI - World - 18 hours ago

Washington ready to resume Russia-NATO security talks – Bloomberg

US is reportedly ready to reopen military dialogue with Moscow to support Ukraine peace efforts

Russia Today - World - 19 hours ago

Estonia says Russia sent jet after attempt to stop sanction-breaking ship

TALLINN: Estonia said on Thursday (May 15) that Moscow had briefly sent a fighter jet into NATO airspace over the Baltic Sea during an attempt to stop a Russian-bound oil tanker thought to be part of a "shadow fleet" defying Western sanctions on Moscow. Russia, which views sanctions as a malign attempt to

Channel NewsAsia - World - 19 hours ago

Trump remains hopeful after Putin skips Ukraine peace talks

Former George W. Bush White House official Ashley Davis and former Biden White House press office chief of staff Yemisi Egbewole discuss Putin not attending negotiations with Zelenskyy as President Donald Trump continues his Middle East trip.

Fox News - World - 19 hours ago

Zelenskiy says Russia is not serious as Putin's no-show throws Ukraine talks into confusion

Ukraine leader Zelenskiy says he will only meet Russian delegation if Vladimir Putin is present

Irish Times - World - 19 hours ago

Russia sends fighter jet as Estonia tries to inspect shadow oil tanker

Jet sent after Estonian navy followed flagless vessel to ensure it did not tamper with underwater cables

Irish Times - World - 19 hours ago

Zelensky Says Russia-Ukraine Talks Can Go Ahead

Ukraine's president was frustrated by the low level of the Russian delegation.

Newsweek - World - 20 hours ago

Putin's no-show in Türkiye throws Ukraine talks into disarray

ISTANBUL: Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a second-tier team of negotiators to hold peace talks with Ukraine in Türkiye on Thursday (May 15), spurning Kyiv's challenge to go there in person to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 20 hours ago

Dr Peter Layton on Russia-Ukraine talks

Confusion surrounds Russia-Ukraine talks in Turkiye, with both sides trading insults and Russian President Putin's no-show. The Istanbul meeting is just the latest diplomatic back and forth between the warring countries. Efforts to mediate an acceptable resolution began well before Russia's invasion of 2022. We look ba

Channel NewsAsia - World - 21 hours ago

Trump says 'nothing' will happen during Ukraine peace talks as Putin skips out

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. will decide on a possible timeline for a meeting between Trump and Putin, which he described as “the only way we’re going to have a breakthrough” in the war.

NBC News - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin says Putin has no plans to go to Istanbul for peace talks

Ukraine's president says the country's delegation for peace negotiations in the Turkish city of Istanbul is at the highest level. Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier held talks in Ankara with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The long-awaited peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are expected to get underway on M

Channel NewsAsia - World - 22 hours ago

Putin offered precisely direct talks between Russia, Ukraine

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his statement on May 11, proposed precise direct talks between Moscow and Kiev.

Mehr News Agency - World - 22 hours ago

Putin skips Ukraine talks, dimming hope for ceasefire despite Trump's push -- Vladimir Putin rejected calls to join direct talks with Ukraine's leader in Turkey, seemingly unphased by mounting pressure from Trump to strike a peace deal.

Vladimir Putin rejected calls to join direct talks with Ukraine's leader in Turkey, seemingly unphased by mounting pressure from Trump to strike a peace deal.

CBS News - World - 22 hours ago

Trump says he isn't surprised Putin skipped high-stakes Ukraine peace talks — and he knows the reason why

Trump, who had pushed for Putin to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Turkey later on Thursday, brushed off his decision to skip the talks.

New York Post - World - 22 hours ago

PM accuses Putin of 'dragging feet' in peace talks over no-show for Zelensky

The Prime Minister accused Moscow’s leader of ‘standing in the way’ of a truce after his no-show in Turkey.

Evening Standard - Politics - 22 hours ago

Lammy: Russia sending 'low-level' officials to Ukraine talks as Putin stays away

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said Nato allies would ‘stand by Ukraine’.

Evening Standard - Politics - 23 hours ago

China and Russia are deploying powerful new weapons: ideas

The West is retreating from the battle of the narrative

Economist - World - 23 hours ago

China vows to deepen military ties with Russia

China announced on Thursday its commitment to expand practical cooperation with the Russian military following President Xi Jinping's recent visit to Moscow for a grand World War Two Victory Day...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Putin's 'slap in the face' as he snubs Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul

Estonia’s foreign minister says Putin sending a low-level delegation to Turkey for talks on Ukraine war is ‘like a slap in the face’

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Trump to skip Russia-Ukraine peace talks, calls Zelenskyy the 'greatest salesman, maybe in history'

President Donald Trump says he is skipping Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul this week and downplayed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision not to attend.

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine's Zelensky arrives in Turkey for high-stakes peace talks — but Putin is absent

A low-ranking Russian delegation arrived in Istanbul for peace talks with Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday, while a Ukrainian delegation led by President...

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Rubio outlines US expectations from Russia-Ukraine talks

President Trump is open to any framework that brings peace between Kiev and Moscow, the US Secretary of State has said

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Europe - LIVE - | Russia-Ukraine peace talks: Zelensky arrives, says Russia's delegation to peace talks is 'decorative'

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Independent.ie - World - 1 day ago

World News -- Russia sentences election watchdog Grigory Melkonyants to 5 years in prison -- A Russian court on Wednesday sentenced well-known election watchdog Grigory Melkonyants to five years in prison after it found him guilty of allegedly working for a so-called "undesirable" organization.

A Russian court on Wednesday sentenced well-known election watchdog Grigory Melkonyants to five years in prison after it found him guilty of allegedly working for a so-called "undesirable" organization.

UPI - World - 1 day ago

Putin convenes top Russia officials before Ukraine talks in Istanbul

Russian President Vladimir Putin convened top foreign, defense, intelligence, and military officials ahead of upcoming peace talks with Ukraine in...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

A Russian delegation has arrived in Istanbul for Ukraine talks. It doesn't include Putin

Russian officials say Russia’s delegation has arrived in Istanbul for peace talks with Ukraine. However, President Vladimir Putin was not part of the delegation, according to a list released by the …

Bay to Bay News - World - 1 day ago

Who's in, who's out? The big names missing from the Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Two high-profile absences could sink the first direct peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in more than three years, before they even start.

SBS - World - 1 day ago

Trump remains open to Türkiye visit for Ukraine peace talks

US President Donald Trump may visit Türkiye on Friday, as Russia and Ukraine are set to restart talks in Istanbul

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Putin, Trump won't be in Turkey for proposed direct talks between Russia-Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will not attend what could be the first direct peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv in three years on Thursday.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Trump may still make Istanbul detour if Ukraine talks progress

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he could still travel to Istanbul if Russia-Ukraine cease-fire talks showed progress. 'You know, if...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Russian delegation arrived in Istanbul for talks with Ukraine

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – President Putin's aide, Vladimir Medinsky, will lead the Russian delegation in talks with Ukraine, just as he did in 2022.

Mehr News Agency - Politics - 1 day ago

Ukraine talks set to begin with Russian delegation in Istanbul

Russia's delegation arrived in Türkiye on Thursday morning for negotiations on a possible cease-fire with Ukraine, the Russian RIA Novosti news...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Russia, Ukraine delegations in Turkey for peace talks

ALBAWABA - A Russian delegation for peace talks with Ukraine has already arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, according to Russian media.According to The Guardi

Albawaba - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Putin and Trump to skip Ukraine peace talks Putin himself proposed

Trump and Putin will skip Thursday’s first potential Moscow-Kyiv peace talks in three years, with Russia sending technocrats instead.

Euractiv - Politics - 1 day ago

Putin snubs Istanbul talks on Ukraine peace

The Russian leader is not on Moscow’s list of officials attending negotiations.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine, Russia To Hold First Direct Talks Since 2022

War rivals Ukraine and Russia are set to go into their first direct talks in more than three years on Thursday, with Russian President Vladimir Putin not included on the list of attendees.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

Putin has more to gain by not showing up to ceasefire talks, Russia watchers say

Ukraine and Russia will meet for direct peace talks in Istanbul on Thursday, but Putin may not show.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Trump will not attend Russia-Ukraine talks in Turkey: US official

US President Donald Trump will not be heading to Turkey for the Russia-Ukraine peace talks set for Thursday, a US official confirmed on Wednesday.The announcement followed Russian President Vladimir...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

No rules, no rulers: The unraveling of the old world order and the role of Russia

International order is losing meaning – just like multipolarity

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Putin, Trump not to attend Ukraine discussions in Türkiye

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend Thursday's peace talks in Istanbul, the Kremlin confirmed, while U.S. President Donald Trump also...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Trump predicts 'good news' from Russia-Ukraine talks

Representatives of Kiev and Moscow are expected to hold direct talks in Türkiye for the first time since 2022

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Zelensky-Putin talks loom in Turkey as Trump eyes surprise role in peace push

ALBAWABA- For the first time since the war began in February 2022, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin may come

Albawaba - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Germany urges Russia's Putin to join Ukraine talks in Türkiye

Germany on Wednesday called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to join the Istanbul peace talks to help bring an end to the war in Ukraine. Addressing...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Minerals for muscle? U.S.-Ukraine resources deal may be a sign of things to come

Critical minerals refer to a subset of materials considered essential to the energy transition.

CNBC - US News - 1 day ago

Russia and Ukraine Prepare for Direct Peace Talks in Turkey

Ukraine and Russia are set to engage in direct peace talks in Turkey on May 15, with key questions surrounding who will attend, what can be achieved, and who will bear responsibility if the talks fail.

OilPrice.com - World - 1 day ago

Trump considers joining Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Turkey, unclear if Putin will show

President Donald Trump may join in on Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey on Thursday, as the world awaits to see if Russian President Vladimir Putin will show up.

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

World News -- EU prepared to levy 17th sanctions package agaisnt Russia over Ukraine war -- The European Union announced Wednesday that it is set to enforce new sanctions against Russia, the 17th such package of punitive restrictions levied against Moscow since the Kremlin began attacks on Ukraine in February o

The European Union announced Wednesday that it is set to enforce new sanctions against Russia, the 17th such package of punitive restrictions levied against Moscow since the Kremlin began attacks on Ukraine in February o

UPI - World - 1 day ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin declines to say if Putin will attend talks with Ukraine

There is still no clarity from Russia on whether its leader will attend peace talks with Ukraine, set for Istanbul on May 15. The Kremlin says the meeting is still on, but will only disclose the make-up of the Russian delegation once President Vladimir Putin gives the order. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

Moscow Remains Mum on Wether Putin Will Attend Ukraine Peace Talks in Istanbul

The Kremlin has refused to confirm if Putin will go to Turkey, while Ukraine said that Zelensky will only sit down with the Russian leader.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine war latest: Kremlin to reveal imminently if Putin will dodge peace talks

Zelensky says he will fly to Istanbul at a moment's notice if Putin does show up

Independent UK - Politics - 2 days ago

TV News -- Sweden, Ukraine and the Netherlands qualify for Eurovision final

Sweden, Ukraine and the Netherlands have qualified for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Independent.ie - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Revealed: Russia's new 'mini-Frankenstein' missile that is terrorising Ukraine

Experts stripped down one of the lightweight, low-cost weapons and discovered a swag of foreign-manufactured components, including one possibly from Australia.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 2 days ago

Zelensky urges Trump to help secure face-to-face talks with Putin

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked his US counterpart Donald Trump to help arrange a direct meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, while accusing the Russian leader...

International The News - World - 2 days ago

Diplomacy rekindled: Türkiye's renewed role in Russia-Ukraine mediation

Türkiye’s balanced diplomacy is key in mediating the Russia-Ukraine conflict, offering hope for peace

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 2 days ago

Trump Considers Joining Ukraine-Russia Talks in Turkey

US and European diplomats are discussing a path to peace in Ukraine following Donald Trump's offer to join potential Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey, with Ukraine expressing readiness for direct discussions and a cease-fire.

OilPrice.com - World - 2 days ago

European economist says Russia's economy is strained due to the Ukraine war and sanctions

A leading economist has been telling EU finance ministers that Russia’s economy is under growing strain as its invasion of Ukraine drags on.

AP News - Business - 2 days ago

Iran, Russia launch 2nd phase of card payment network integration

TEHRAN - Iran and Russia have officially launched the second phase of a card payment network integration project, enabling Russian tourists and businesspeople to make purchases at retail outlets across Iran using the Russian “Mir Pay” application.

Tehran Times - Business - 2 days ago

Russia Launches Smallest Nighttime Attack on Ukraine in Months in Run-Up to Possible Peace Talks

Russia launched 10 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks, the Ukrainian air force said Tuesday, in the smallest drone bombardment this year as the warring countries prepare for possible peace talks in Turkey.

Military.com - US News - 3 days ago

Russian drones attack Ukraine after the Kremlin turns down a ceasefire proposal but promises talks

The United States and European governments are making a concerted push to stop the fighting, which has killed more than 10,000 Ukrainian civilians.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 3 days ago

Got coke? Just cope: Macron's Ukraine trip was powered by drug-like delusion

The EU’s annoyingly fake ‘unity’ is as brain-rotting as any illicit substance

Russia Today - Opinion - 3 days ago

Drones Hit Ukraine As Zelensky Awaits Putin Reply On Talks

Russia fired more than 100 drones at Ukraine overnight, Kyiv said Monday as it awaits the Kremlin's response to Volodymyr Zelensky's call for a personal meeting with Vladimir Putin this week.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Russian Drones Attack Ukraine After Kremlin Turns Down A Ceasefire Proposal

Moscow has not responded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s challenge for Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to meet him for face-to-face talks.

Huffington Post - World - 4 days ago

Putin defies ceasefire demand and bombards Ukraine with drone attacks

The assault came hours after the Ukrainian president agreed to meet Vladimir Putin ‘personally’ in Turkey this week

Evening Standard - World - 4 days ago

Zelensky hopes for ceasefire, challenges Putin to meet him in Turkey 'personally'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky challenged Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to meet him personally, the latest move over potential peace talks and a ceasefire.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 4 days ago

President Zelensky offers to meet Putin in Turkey

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is ready to meet Vladimir Putin “personally” in Turkey on Thursday, after Trump insisted Ukraine agree to talks with Russia.

Evening Standard - World - 4 days ago

Türkiye ready to host Russia-Ukraine negotiations: Erdoğan

Türkiye is ready to host negotiations for a cease-fire and permanent peace between Russia and Ukraine, President Tayyip Erdoğan said Sunday. His...

Daily Sabah - World - 5 days ago

Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine to end war

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukrainian officials to finally bring an end to the war, which was a welcome sign for Kyiv.

Fox News - World - 5 days ago

Starmer says Europe and Trump 'calling Putin out' over Ukraine truce

Labour prime minister also threatens to increase military aid to Zelensky in symbolic show of solidarity in Kyiv as he says Europe and the US president ‘speaking with one voice’, weeks after White House showdown

Independent UK - Politics - 5 days ago

Ukraine and its allies push for a 30-day ceasefire starting Monday

European leaders from France, the UK, Germany, and Poland demand Putin accept a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine starting Monday. Trump supports the proposal amid threats of increased sanctions.

Fox News - World - 5 days ago

Trump: World Cup could 'incentivize' Russia to end Ukraine war

Vladimir Putin’s country has been banned from international competitions since its illegal invasion of Ukraine three years ago

Evening Standard - World - 8 days ago

Russia says every nation has right to develop nuclear program

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The Russian Foreign Ministry says that Iran and other countries that do not possess nuclear weapons have a legitimate right to develop their own civil nuclear energy programs.

Mehr News Agency - Technology - 9 days ago

Moscow airports shut by Ukraine drone attack as Russia bombs market

Moscow’s mayor says at least 19 Ukrainian drones were destroyed on their approach to Russia’s capital ‘from different directions’

Evening Standard - World - 10 days ago

Border States Demand Changes to Ukraine Trade Deal

The EU's temporary trade liberalization measures for Ukraine are set to expire, leading to negotiations for a new trade regime under the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement.

OilPrice.com - World - 12 days ago

Why Russia and China are Vying For Influence in Afghanistan

Several countries, including Russia, China, and India, are engaging with the Taliban despite ongoing human rights concerns, as the Taliban seeks international legitimacy and various nations pursue their own economic and security interests in Afghanistan.

OilPrice.com - World - 13 days ago

Ukraine Signed Trump's Mineral Deal. Now What?

The United States and Ukraine have signed an agreement granting the U.S. access to Ukraine's rare minerals and establishing a joint reconstruction investment fund aimed at supporting Ukraine’s economic recovery and securing long-term American backing.

OilPrice.com - World - 14 days ago

Trump's policies will create Russian, Chinese strategic, economic coups -- Why has President Donald Trump given Russia and China an opportunity for what could be unintended strategic and economic coups?

Why has President Donald Trump given Russia and China an opportunity for what could be unintended strategic and economic coups?

UPI - Opinion - 16 days ago

Trump says 'Crimea will stay with Russia' as he seeks end to war in Ukraine and secure mineral deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview published Friday that ''Crimea will stay with Russia," the latest example of how he's pressuring Ukraine to make concessions to end the war while the country remains under siege.

Star Tribune - Top Stories - 20 days ago

U.S. proposes lighter sanctions on Russia as part of peace plan with Ukraine: Bloomberg

U.S. proposals for ending the war were shared in Paris on Thursday, according to Bloomberg.

CNBC - World - 27 days ago

'Pissed off' at Putin, Trump threatens tariffs on Russian oil if Moscow blocks Ukraine deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he was 'pissed off' at Russian President Vladimir Putin and will impose secondary tariffs of 25 percent to 50 percent on buyers of Russian oil if he feels Moscow is blocking his efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

Korea Times - Opinion - 1 month ago

US says Russia escalated Ukraine conflict by deploying North Koreans

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday that the outgoing administration was adding fuel to the fire and seeking to escalate the conflict in Ukraine.

Euractiv - World - 1 month ago

Starmer: 'Sooner or later' Russia must yield to peace

Leaders from Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada met virtually to discuss a proposed ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Voice of America - Top Stories - 2 months ago

Can the US pry Russia away from China?

Western politicians have repeatedly called on China to limit or cease tacit support for Russia’s bloody war against Ukraine

Voice of America - Top Stories - 2 months ago

Russia criticizes US cease-fire idea for Ukraine as Putin plays hardball

Moscow's advances along front in recent months and Trump's attempt to strike peace deal to end three-year-old conflict have raised fears that Kyiv, which was backed by the West, could lose the war

YNET News - World - 2 months ago

Ukraine says ready for 30-day cease-fire, as US resumes military aid and intelligence sharing

After 9 hours of discussions in Saudi Arabia, Washington and Kiev announced that Ukraine agreed to temporary cease-fire with Russia, and US resumption of providing combat equipment and critical information; Ukraine: 'The offer is positive and will prove whether Russia wants peace or not,' Trump: 'I will speak with Putin this week, hoping for a full cease-fire within days. I will invite Zelensky back'

YNET News - World - 2 months ago

Zelensky ready to make a deal, Trump tells Congress

Trump reads out from a letter sent by the Ukrainian president, adding that Zelensky is ready to sign a mineral deal at any time; the president barely mentions the Middle East in a 100-minute speach as freed hostages listen on

YNET News - World - 2 months ago

Trump pauses all US military aid to Ukraine after angry clash with Zelensky

US president suggests minerals deal with Ukraine still possible; Vance says best security is US economic stake in Ukraine; European leaders propose peace plan, seek US support

YNET News - World - 2 months ago

After Trump-Zelensky showdown, Netanyahu should take note that friendship with president could end

Opinion: Despite seemingly strong and friendly bond between Israel and US, Zelensky shouting match shows POTUS may be driven more by impulses and frustrations, than clear policy goals

YNET News - Opinion - 2 months ago

Ukraine captured 2 North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia

Ukraine's forces have captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops in Russia's Kursk border region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday.

Washington Times - World - 4 months ago

In the Ukraine Conflict, Fake Fact-Checks Are Being Used to Spread Disinformation

Social media posts debunking purported Ukrainian disinformation are themselves fake. That doesn’t stop them from being featured on Russian state TV.

ProPublica - Technology - 5 months ago

Former British soldier fighting for Ukraine captured by Russia in Kursk

James Scott Rhys Anderson is shown in a video with his hands appearing tied together

Telegraph UK - World - 5 months ago

A Nightmarish New Report Has Detailed Russia's War Crimes In Ukraine

A new UN-backed report released Thursday found Russia has committed war crimes and likely crimes against humanity during its yearlong invasion of Ukraine.

BuzzFeed News - World - 9 months ago

IOC president blasts Ukraine – media

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Back has reportedly urged Kiev against calls to boycott the Paris 2024 Games

Russia Today - Sports - 2 years ago

Russia and Belarus may be permitted to send neutral delegations to the 2024 Olympics

Ukraine’s Sports Minister Vadim Guttsait says his country might boycott the Paris Olympics next year if Russia and Belarus are granted entry

Russia Today - Sports - 2 years ago

Ukraine Invaded by Russia: Inside the War, the Refugee Crisis and the World's Reaction

Russia's invasion of Ukraine began Feb. 24. Since then, at least 24,000 people have been killed and at least 10 million people have been displaced.

Inside Edition - Politics - 3 years ago