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Russian MFA Claims U.S. Canceled Next Round of Embassy Talks

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov had told reporters last week that a third round of discussions would take place “very soon.”

U.S. Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy to Step Down, Embassy Says

Tracy, a career diplomat, began serving as Ambassador to Russia in January 2023 under the Biden administration.

New U.S.-Russian Talks Coming ‘Very Soon,’ Deputy FM Says

Moscow said it hopes another round of talks can offer “clearer answers” to its proposal to resume direct flights between Russia and the U.S.

What We’ve Learned From Russia and Ukraine’s Peace Roadmaps

The Moscow Times looks at where Russia and Ukraine now stand on key issues in the negotiations.

Russia and Ukraine Agree to New Prisoner Exchange After Second Round of Talks, But No Ceasefire In Sight

Ukrainian negotiators also gave the Russian delegation a list of children Kyiv says were forcibly moved to Russia and who it wants returned.

Russia Says It’s Ready to Present Peace Memorandum to Ukraine on June 2 in Istanbul

Russia’s delegation is ready to present the memorandum to the Ukrainian side and to provide necessary clarifications, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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