31 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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31 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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56 h. ago Putin uses Russia’s WWII celebration to strengthen alliance with China

Putin uses Russia’s WWII celebration to strengthen alliance with China  PBS

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64 h. ago China's Xi joins Putin for Victory Day parade meant to reassure Russians as Ukraine conflict drags on

China's Xi joins Putin for Victory Day parade meant to reassure Russians as Ukraine conflict drags on  CBS News

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69 h. ago China's Xi stands beside Putin at Russia's Victory Day parade

China's Xi stands beside Putin at Russia's Victory Day parade  BBC

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69 h. ago Xi and Putin vow stronger ties at Russia's World War II Victory Day parade ahead of U.S.

Xi and Putin vow stronger ties at Russia's World War II Victory Day parade ahead of U.S.-China trade talks  NBC News

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69 h. ago Russia’s Putin vows victory in Ukraine as Trump pushes for 30

China’s President Xi Jinping and other world leaders join Russia’s Vladimir Putin to watch military parade in Moscow’s Red Square.

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2 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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3 d. ago Watch: China’s Xi joins Putin at Russia Victory Day parade in Moscow

President Xi Jinping is a special guest at Moscow parade where military units from 13 countries, including China, are taking part.

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3 d. ago Putin and Xi sign statement to deepen strategic partnership between Russia and China

Putin and Xi sign statement to deepen strategic partnership between Russia and China  Reuters

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4 d. ago China’s Xi arrives in Russia ahead of Putin’s Victory Day parade

China’s Xi arrives in Russia ahead of Putin’s Victory Day parade  Semafor

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5 d. ago Trade war: China moves to ease tariff pain ahead of US peace talks

Trade war: China moves to ease tariff pain ahead of US peace talks  Sky News

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5 d. ago China's Xi set to begin Russia visit in symbolic show of support for Putin against West

China's Xi set to begin Russia visit in symbolic show of support for Putin against West  Reuters

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6 d. ago Putin says West tried to provoke him into using nuclear weapons in Ukraine

Russian leader made comments in film Russia. Kremlin. Putin. 25 years, a Russian state TV documentary about his 25 years in power.

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6 d. ago Russia’s Putin says West tried to provoke him into using nuclear weapons in Ukraine

The Russian leader and his leadership have repeatedly threatened to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine and its allies.

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7 d. ago China’s Xi Jinping readies for ‘mutual trust’ mission with Putin in Russia

The Chinese president will be in Moscow this week for the anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany.

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7 d. ago Putin hopes he will not have to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine

In November, Putin signed a revamped nuclear doctrine outlining the circumstances that allow him to use Russia’s atomic arsenal.

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9 d. ago Ukraine war: US prepares new Russia sanctions as Trump hardens stance on Putin

The targets include banking and energy firms after the Russian leader kept rejecting the US president’s calls for a ceasefire.

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2 w. ago Trump doubts Putin’s peace plan as Russia launches drone attack

Russia launched 149 exploding drones across Ukraine, after Russia claimed to have regained control of the Kursk region from Ukrainian forces.

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2 w. ago Russia launches nearly 150 drones against Ukraine; Trump ‘doubts Putin’s desire for peace’

Attacks came hours after Russia claimed to have regained control over remaining parts of the Kursk region that Ukraine had seized in August.

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