4 d. ago Zelensky calls Russia peace proposal an ‘ultimatum’ and demands talks with Putin

Both sides have established red lines that make any quick deal unlikely.

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1 week 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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3 w. ago Ukraine and Russia agree to exchange 1,000 POWs and indicate future direct talks on the cards

Russian President Vladimir Putin did not show up, nor did his foreign minister Sergei Lavrov.

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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 Zelenskyy accuses Russia of sending 'dummy' delegation, without Putin, to talks in Istanbul

Volodymyr Zelenskyy had challenged Putin to meet him in person in Istanbul, but the Russian delegation names only a lower-level team.

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3 w. ago Russian delegation, without Vladimir Putin, arrives in Istanbul for Ukraine talks

Volodymyr Zelenskyy had challenged Putin to meet him in person in Istanbul, but the Russian delegation names only a lower-level team.

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3 w. ago Ukraine and Russia to hold first direct talks since 2022 but Putin not on list of attendees

Volodymyr Zelenskyy had challenged Putin to meet him in person in Istanbul, but the Russian delegation names only a lower-level team.

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3 w. ago Trump’s direct hostage talks with Hamas signal his growing impatience with Israel’s Gaza war

As Israeli-American Edan Alexander is freed, Netanyahu faces fresh criticism for failing to prioritise release of hostages over defeat of Hamas

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3 w. ago 'I'll be waiting': Zelenskyy offers to meet Putin personally for rare face

It comes after US President Donald Trump said direct talks were needed to determine whether peace was possible.

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4 w. ago Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine. Western leaders say ‘ceasefire first’

Zelenskiy says Kyiv is willing to talk but Moscow must agree to a ceasefire

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4 w. ago Putin proposes to 'restart' direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul

His remarks came after leaders from four major European countries threatened to ratchet up pressure on Putin.

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4 w. ago Zelenskyy welcomes Putin's proposal for direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul

His remarks came after leaders from four major European countries threatened to ratchet up pressure on Putin.

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4 w. ago European leaders speak with Trump from Kyiv as they seek ceasefire from Russia

It comes a day after Russia held extravagant celebrations on its annual Victory Day.

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