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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...

Who Is Vladimir Medinsky, the Kremlin’s Key Negotiator in Istanbul?

The Ukrainian-born Kremlin aide previously led the failed negotiations with Kyiv in March and April 2022.

Ukraine Says Russia Returned Nearly 1K Bodies of Fallen Soldiers

The 909 fallen soldiers were said to have died on the front lines in the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv and Sumy regions.

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.

Rubio Arrives in Istanbul Ahead of Ukraine Peace Negotiations

The U.S. secretary of state said earlier that he did not have “high expectations” for the talks between Ukraine and Russia on Friday.

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.

Putin Sacks Chief of Military's Land Forces

Oleg Salyukov will become a deputy to ex-Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, who was removed last year and made Secretary of the Security Council.

Ukrainian Delegation En Route to Istanbul for First Direct Peace Talks With Russia Since 2022

Moscow said that its negotiators were “ready for serious work,” even as details about the discussions remained unclear.

What’s the Situation on the Front Lines as Russia-Ukraine Talks Begin?

Military experts and Russian servicemen agreed that hostilities show no signs of slowing, describing the front as “dynamic.”

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 Won’t Attend Istanbul Talks, Taps Kremlin Aide Medinsky to Lead Delegation

Vladimir Medinsky led previous rounds of failed negotiations with Ukraine in March and April 2022, shortly after the full-scale invasion.

News Analysis Leyla Latypova

The Kremlin Prepared the Regions for Peace Talks – But Few Took Notice

For the first time, officials encouraged relatives of soldiers killed in Ukraine to join Immortal Regiment marches. Here's why that's important.

Trump Says He’s Ready to Attend Istanbul Talks, But Unsure If Putin Will Show Up

"I don't know that he would be there if I'm not there. We're going to find out," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Qatar.

Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Belgorod Region Injure At Least 16, Governor Says

Among the injured were a doctor and a paramedic, authorities in the border region said, adding that eight people were hospitalized.

Putin Claims Russia Is Recruiting Nearly Twice as Many Soldiers as Ukraine

Speaking at a Kremlin meeting on economic development, Putin claimed that up to 60,000 people “volunteer” to join the Russian Armed Forces every month...

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.

Kremlin Yet to Confirm Who It’s Sending to Istanbul Talks With Ukraine

Top spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Russian delegation would be announced “as soon as the president deems it necessary.”

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.

Trump Floats Idea of Flying to Istanbul for Russia-Ukraine Talks

"I've got so many meetings, but I was thinking about actually flying over there," the president told reporters at the White House.

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