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Articles with tag "Diplomacy"
Kremlin Negotiator Invokes Peter the Great’s 21-Year War With Sweden in Ukraine Talks
Vladimir Medinsky drew historical parallels with the 18th-century conflict to state that Russia is ready to keep fighting Ukraine for as long as it takes...
Rustem Umerov: The 'Charismatic' Defense Minister Leading Kyiv's Delegation in Istanbul
The Ukrainian defense minister is hailed by his colleagues as a skilled and pragmatic negotiator but has been embroiled in scandal during his tenure.
3 Min read
Turkey to Hold Talks With Russian and Ukrainian Teams on Friday – FM Source
Russia and Ukraine had been expected to meet Thursday in Istanbul for their first direct peace talks in more than three years.
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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.
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Putin Meets With Malaysian Prime Minister in Moscow
The Kremlin leader said the talks covered a “full range” of bilateral and international issues, resulting in “concrete plans” to deepen ties.
1 Min read
News Analysis
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.
4 Min read
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.
4 Min read
Poland Shutters Russian Consulate in Krakow Over Warsaw Shopping Mall Fire
Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused Russian intelligence services of orchestrating the May 2024 fire that burned down a shopping mall in Warsaw.
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Poland Accuses Russia of Ordering Major Fire in Warsaw Last Year
Warsaw accused Russian intelligence services of orchestrating a fire that destroyed Marywilska shopping center last year.
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Brazil’s Lula Pitches ‘Strategic Partnership’ With Russia
He expressed “great interest” in Russia’s small nuclear reactors, saying his delegation prepared bilateral memoranda on energy cooperation.
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Russia's Ties With India and Pakistan, Explained
The Moscow Times examines Russia’s relationship with both India and Pakistan amid a flare-up in tensions between the two countries.
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Rubio Warns U.S. Will End Mediation Unless It Sees ‘Concrete Proposals’ From Russia and Ukraine
"If there is not progress, we will step back as mediators in this process," the State Department spokeswoman said.
1 Min read
Trump Envoy to Demand Russia Accept Ukraine's Right to Military Force – Bloomberg
For Moscow, agreeing to the demand would mean giving up on its stated war aim of demilitarizing Ukraine.
2 Min read
Why Were the Ukraine Peace Talks in London Downgraded?
The rollback signals the latest roadblock in efforts to negotiate an end to Russia's over-three-year assault on its neighbor.
2 Min read
Top Diplomats Skip Ukraine Peace Talks in London
The British Foreign Office told media outlets that a meeting with foreign ministers was postponed, but said “official-level talks will continue.”
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Resumption of Direct Flights Depends on Ukraine Ceasefire, U.S. Tells Russia
“The Americans still believe there needs to be progress on the Ukrainian track before any talk of restoring air travel,” Putin's foreign policy aide...
2 Min read
opinion
Taras Kuzio
Putin's Demands Mean Trump Can Never Truly End the War. Here's Why.
Trump and Witkoff fail to understand how long Russia has coveted Ukrainian land for. Moscow's conditions are unacceptable to Ukraine.
8 Min read
Georgian Officials Reject Russia’s Offer to Restore Ties Without Settling Territorial Dispute
Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister had said Moscow was open to restoring relations if Georgia drops its claims to Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
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opinion
Inna Bondarenko
I Trained With Russian Diplomats. I Can Tell You How They Work
We were taught to undermine the global, rules-based order with all the diplomatic niceties you'd expect in the liberal order. That makes it dangerous.
4 Min read
Russia and U.S. Delegations Arrive for Embassy Talks in Istanbul
A source close to the Russian delegation said the atmosphere was “positive” and that the meeting was expected to last “several hours.”
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