6 d. ago Russia and Ukraine resume peace talks in Istanbul following major airbase attack

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators meet amid intensified strikes and stalled progress toward a peace deal.

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9 d. ago Ukraine 'ready' for more talks, but reaffirms call to see Russia's peace memorandum

Ukraine has repeatedly said a second round of direct talks in Istanbul would not yield results unless it saw a copy of the memorandum in advance.

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1 week ago Russia accuses Ukraine of escalating air attacks to thwart peace talks

Yesterday, Russia launched its biggest air attack on Ukraine since 2022.

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2 w. ago Trump suggests Vatican could host ‘immediate’ Russia and Ukraine peace talks following his two

But Russian leader more circumspect on state television about his conversation with US president

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2 w. ago Trump says Russia and Ukraine to start ceasefire talks 'immediately' after phone call with Putin

The Russian president said he agreed that Moscow will propose a “memorandum” worked on with Ukraine outlining positions for a “possible” future peace deal.

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3 w. ago Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity during inaugural Mass in St Peter’s Square

Leo officially opened his pontificate by taking his first popemobile tour through the piazza.

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3 w. ago Pope Leo XIV formally opens his pontificate with Mass in St Peter’s Square

Earlier, the bells of St Peter’s Basilica rang as Leo waved from the back of the popemobile which looped slowly through the square.

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3 w. ago Pope Leo XIV holds inaugural Mass at St Peter’s Square in front of 250,000

Pontiff arrives into St Peter’s Square on a popemobile for service marking the official start of his papacy

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3 w. ago Watch live: Pope Leo XIV holds inaugural Mass at St Peter’s Square in front of 250,000

Pontiff arrives into St Peter’s Square on a popemobile for service marking the official start of his papacy

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3 w. ago Pope Leo XIV rides popemobile through St Peter’s Square ahead of installation

The bells of St Peter’s Basilica rang as Leo waved from the back of the vehicle that looped slowly through the square.

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3 w. ago Ukraine, Europe urge more pressure on Russia after drone strike kills nine

Drone attack on bus comes just hours after ‘fruitless’ peace talks in Istanbul

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3 w. ago Russian drone attack on bus kills nine in Ukraine just hours after peace talks

Rescue operation under way after drone strike on vehicle in Sumy

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3 w. ago Ukrainian official accuses Russia of making unacceptable demands at peace talks

Russia and Ukraine have been holding their first direct peace talks in three years in Istanbul, Turkey.

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3 w. ago Russia and Ukraine hold first direct peace talks in three years

The officials present sat around a U-shaped table, with the Russians and Ukrainians facing each other.

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3 w. ago Delegations from Russia and Ukraine set to hold first peace talks in three years

But officials and observers expect them to yield little immediate progress on stopping the more than three-year war.

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3 w. ago As Putin explores peace options, Russian nationalists call for Moscow to fight on in Ukraine

To someone brought up in the West, it might look at first sight as if Putin is under pressure

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3 w. ago Ukraine’s Zelenskiy arrives for peace talks but Russia’s Putin stays away

The Russian president’s absence punctured hopes of a breakthrough in peace efforts.

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3 w. ago Will Putin and Trump turn up to Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul tomorrow?

If Zelenskyy and Putin meet in person, it will be their first time to do so in years.

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4 w. ago ‘Never again war’: Pope Leo interrupts St Peter’s Square revelry with pleas for peace in Ukraine and Gaza

Visitors praise ‘humble, simple and very welcoming man’

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4 w. ago Pope Leo XIV says he is 'deeply pained' by Gaza aid blockade in first Sunday address

‘Let the fighting cease immediately, let humanitarian aid be provided to the exhausted civilian population, and may all hostages be released.’

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