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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.

Behind the Diplomatic Curtain: Kremlin Plays for Suspense as World Waits for Putin to Meet Zelensky

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

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.

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.

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.

Germany Says Russia Has Hours to Abide by Ceasefire or Face Sanctions

"The clock is ticking," a German government spokesperson said at a news conference on Monday.

Russia Launches Drone Strikes Across Ukraine, Effectively Rejecting Ceasefire Proposal

Ukrainian authorities reported damage in the Odesa, Mykolaiv, Donetsk and Zhytomyr regions as a result of the overnight air attacks.

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.

Turkey's Erdogan Tells Putin and Macron Efforts to End Ukraine War at ‘Turning Point’

In a phone call with Putin on Sunday, Erdogan welcomed the Russian leader's statement that peace talks should resume in Istanbul where they left off.

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.

Kyiv Says Russia Launched More Than 100 Drones at Ukraine

Kyiv had not reported any drone attacks since the Russian truce came into effect, but it did accuse Moscow of hundreds violations.

Putin Proposes Direct Russia-Ukraine Talks Next Week

"We are determined to have serious negotiations ... to eliminate the root causes of the conflict," Putin said in a middle-of-the-night statement.

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...

Russia on Trial: What Will the New Tribunal for Ukraine Do?

Ukraine and its backers have given the green light to setting up a special tribunal to try Russia's top leadership for the "crime of aggression."

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