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Ukraine Says Received Russian Bodies in War Dead Exchanges

Zelensky says Russia sent 20 of its own soldiers' bodies to Kyiv, falsely labeled as Ukrainian.

Russia Amassing 50,000 Troops for Sumy Offensive, Zelensky Says

Ukraine’s president said he believes Moscow wants to launch a new offensive in Sumy as a way to "push out" his troops on the Kursk front.

Zelensky Accuses Putin of ‘Trying to Buy Time’ in Peace Talks

The Ukrainian president said Russia sent “empty heads” to last week’s direct talks in Turkey and claimed Putin was stalling peace negotiations.

Trump Says He Will Call Putin and Zelensky on Monday

The U.S. president, who said he will also speak to "various members" of NATO, expressed hope that the calls would lead to a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Putin-Zelensky Meeting Possible After ‘Agreements’ Reached

Top spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the two sides need to achieve "certain results in the form of agreements" before a face-to-face meeting.

Behind the Diplomatic Curtain: Why Putin Refused to Meet Zelensky in Istanbul

Putin's disdain for the Ukrainian leader, coupled with Kyiv's unwillingness to capitulate, make a Putin-Zelensky meeting impossible, sources said.

Why Does Putin Suddenly Want Direct Peace Talks With Ukraine?

Analysts say the proposed meeting plays to Russia’s advantage — but it could still backfire.

Zelensky Will Only Meet With Putin in Istanbul, Aide Says

Zelensky’s adviser Mykhaylo Podolyak said a lower-level “technical meeting” could take place if the Kremlin leader declines to attend.

What Prospects Are There for Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks in Istanbul?

Putin has proposed resuming negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul, three years after the two sides held failed talks in the Turkish city.

Kremlin Reiterates Putin’s Call for Istanbul Talks, But Remains Silent on Possible Zelensky Meeting

“Overall, we remain committed to a serious effort toward a long-term peaceful resolution,” spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

Zelensky Offers to Meet Putin in Turkey ‘Personally’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he expected Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend peace talks in Turkey.

Ukraine Ready for Russia Truce Talks, Zelensky Says

The Ukrainian leader spoke hopefully about Russia considering to end the three-year-old war, which started with Moscow's 2022 invasion.

Ukraine's Allies Set Ultimatum to Russia for 30-Day Ceasefire

The Kremlin said Moscow will "think through" the proposal, but stressed "there are lots of questions" and that Russia is "resistant to any kind of pressure...

Zelensky Says Won’t Play Putin’s ‘Games’ With Short Truce

The Kremlin jumped on the comments, accusing Kyiv of making a "direct threat" to its May 9 commemoration in Moscow.

Zelensky Says Minerals Deal With U.S. 'Truly Equal'

The new agreement does not give any specific U.S. security commitments.

Zelensky Calls for Fair Peace With No 'Rewards' for Putin

"We all want this war to end in a fair way — with no rewards for Putin, especially no land," Zelensky said via videoconference at a summit organized...

Zelensky Calls Putin Truce Proposal 'Attempt at Manipulation'

Ukraine said that it wanted an immediate truce with Russia for "at least 30 days."

Trump, Zelensky Meet on Sidelines of Pope's Funeral

At Pope Francis’s funeral, Trump and Zelensky held a rare, symbolic meeting to discuss a possible Ukraine ceasefire.

Russian Attacks Ongoing Despite Putin’s Easter Truce, Says Zelensky

Zelensky accused Russia of violating the truce just hours after the order was meant to have come into effect, with air-raid sirens sounding in Kyiv.

Trump Softens on Zelensky, Says Mineral Deal Coming 'Soon'

Trump has repeatedly made the false claim that Ukraine started the war and this week accused Zelensky of responsibility for "millions" of deaths.

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