5 h. ago China’s absence from talks on Ukraine shows ‘real limits’ of its leverage, analyst says

Chinese officials said to have been ‘anxious’ about US-Russia negotiations, but observers don’t see Washington drawing Moscow from Beijing.

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40 h. ago Russia’s Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine ‘without preconditions’

The leader called for a meeting in Istanbul on May 15 aimed at eliminating ‘the root causes of the conflict’ and achieving a ‘lasting peace’.

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40 h. ago Ukraine welcomes peace talks, but there must be a ceasefire first, Zelensky says

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan also told Putin in a call that a comprehensive ceasefire would create the necessary environment for peace talks.

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3 d. ago Beijing says that Putin and Xi discussed 'Ukrainian crisis' and that Moscow confirmed readiness to start peace talks

Beijing says that Putin and Xi discussed 'Ukrainian crisis' and that Moscow confirmed readiness to start peace talks  Meduza

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1 week ago US says Ukraine minerals deal will strengthen Trump in talks with Russia

Zelensky says the agreement is ‘the first result of the Vatican meeting’ between him and the US president.

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2 w. ago Absence of China’s top general He Weidong from Politburo study session fuels speculation

In one of He’s last public appearances on March 5 he called for improvements to military training and the advance of anti-corruption efforts.

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2 w. ago Absence of Chinese general He Weidong from Politburo study session fuels speculation

In one of He’s last public appearances on March 5 he called for improvements to military training and the advance of anti-corruption efforts.

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2 w. ago Ukraine war: Trump tells Putin ‘STOP!’ attacks on Kyiv, in rare criticism of Russian leader

Frustrated by stalled US-led talks over peace in Ukraine, Trump offered rare criticism of the Russian leader, as he seeks a deal with Zelensky and Putin.

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2 w. ago Russia batters Ukraine’s Odesa and Zaporizhzhia as peace talks in London face uncertainty

The attacks on Odesa and Zaporizhzhia come as Ukrainian, British, French and US officials are due to meet in London on Wednesday to discuss the war.

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2 w. ago Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine, says he is open to more ceasefires

Separately, Ukraine’s Zelensky said Kyiv is sending delegation to UK to meet envoys from US and other Western countries on Wednesday.

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3 w. ago 'Must have got a call...': Trump's hilarious 'China' joke on JD Vance's absence sparks laughter. Watch vid

'Must have got a call...': Trump's hilarious 'China' joke on JD Vance's absence sparks laughter. Watch vid  The Economic Times

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3 w. ago Trump administration reduces Ukraine aid estimate in minerals deal: report

The US softened its aid payback demands from Kyiv in talks over a deal for Ukrainian investment projects, including minerals and infrastructure, according to Bloomberg.

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