3 d. ago UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution amid humanitarian crisis

The U_N_ Security Council has scheduled a vote Wednesday on a resolution which demands “an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza respected by all parties.”

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4 d. ago Trump still ‘open’ to meeting Putin and Zelenskyy; Russia rejects unconditional ceasefire – Russia

White House says US president wants both leaders to come to table; Ukraine proposes next round of talks before end of JuneRuth Michaelson is reporting from Istanbul and will be providing updates on the talks. Here is some colour from outside Istanbul’s Ciragan Palace:A fleet of black sedans arrived outside the Çırağan Palace in Istanbul, signalling the arrival of some of the negotiations teams. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Russia continues to reject an unconditional ceasefire says Ukraine after peace talks

The second round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine lasted just over an hour

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4 d. ago Ukraine proposes next round of talks before end of June as Russia rejects unconditional ceasefire – Russia

Ukrainian defence minister says they have proposed meeting from 20-30 June while Moscow says it has offered ‘two-three’ day partial ceasefireRuth Michaelson is reporting from Istanbul and will be providing updates on the talks. Here is some colour from outside Istanbul’s Ciragan Palace:A fleet of black sedans arrived outside the Çırağan Palace in Istanbul, signalling the arrival of some of the negotiations teams. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Zelenskyy urges more pressure on Russia after no ceasefire agreed in Trump

Ukrainian president says ‘pressure on Russia will push it toward real peace’Trump and Putin hold phone call but Kremlin refuses ceasefireEU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Tuesday called for the United States to take “strong action” against Russia if Moscow does not agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine.“America said that if Russia doesn’t agree on an unconditional ceasefire, then there are going to be consequences. So we want to see those consequences, also from the US side,” Kallas said at a meeting of EU ministers in Brussels.Putin is clearly playing for time, unfortunately we have to say Putin is not really interested in peace. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump to hold new peace talks with Putin and Zelensky as president vows to 'stop the bloodbath'

Donald Trump says he'll speak with Putin on Monday to stop the Ukraine "bloodbath," claiming over 5,000 soldiers are dying weekly - and hopes to broker a ceasefire.

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3 w. ago Zelenskyy calls for immediate, unconditional ceasefire as Russia and Ukraine officials meet for first direct peace talks since 2022 – live

Delegations from Russia and Ukraine meet in Istanbul for the first direct talks between the two nations since 2022Zelenskyy sends team for peace talks but warns Russia ‘not serious enough’Reuters is reporting that several vehicles have arrived at Dolmabahçe palace in Istanbul, where we are anticipating trilateral talks between Turkey, Ukraine and the US and then between Turkey, Russia and Ukraine.An air alert has sounded in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Mapped: Frontline in Ukraine as Kyiv and Moscow set to begin first direct talks since 2022

Russia has rejected Ukraine’s repeated offer of a comprehensive, unconditional 30-day ceasefire which Mr Zelensky says would allow for proper peace negotiations to take place

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3 w. ago Zelenskyy sends team for peace talks but says Russia ‘not serious enough’

Two sides set for first direct negotiations since March 2022 but Russia’s lower-level delegation in Istanbul seen as snubVolodymyr Zelenskyy has sent a delegation to Istanbul for peace talks with Russia, paving the way for the first direct negotiations between the two countries since March 2022 – although Washington has warned that no breakthrough is likely unless Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin agree to meet.Zelenskyy said the talks could begin as early as Thursday evening or Friday and that Kyiv would focus on pushing for an immediate 30-day ceasefire. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Trump declares Ukraine peace deal won’t happen until he and Putin ‘get together’ after Turkey talks fiasco

Volodymyr Zelensky says the Russian leader’s failure to attend talks in Turkey shows he is not serious about ending Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine

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3 w. ago Mapped: State of play in Ukraine as Kyiv and Moscow set to begin first direct talks since 2022

Russia has rejected Ukraine’s repeated offer of a comprehensive, unconditional 30-day ceasefire which Mr Zelensky says would allow for proper peace negotiations to take place

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3 w. ago What can actually happen at Turkey peace talks after Putin and Trump’s snub?

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky says he will be waiting for Vladimir Putin in Turkey, but insists that he will not talk to lower-level Russian officials

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3 w. ago Kremlin says ‘ultimatums’ on Ukraine ceasefire are unacceptable as EU says Russia must respond by end of day – Europe live

Europe warns the ‘clock is ticking’ and threatens new sanctions against Moscow if it does not agree to unconditional 30-day ceasefirePope Leo then says that one of the most important challenges he sees is how to “promote communication that can bring us out of the Tower of Babel in which we sometimes find ourselves, out of the confusion of loveless languages that are often ideological or partisan.”Curiously, he then turns to artificial intelligence, which he hails its “immense potential,” but also warns that it “requires responsibility and discernment in order to ensure that it can be used for the good of all, so that it can benefit all of humanity.”“Let us disarm communication of all prejudice and resentment, fanaticism and even hatred, let us free it from aggression. We do not need loud, forceful communication, but rather communication that is capable of listening and of gathering the voices of the weak who have no voice.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago ‘The clock is ticking’: Germany says Russia must respond to ceasefire offer by end day or face sanctions – Europe live

European leaders say Russia must to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine Pope Leo then says that one of the most important challenges he sees is how to “promote communication that can bring us out of the Tower of Babel in which we sometimes find ourselves, out of the confusion of loveless languages that are often ideological or partisan.”Curiously, he then turns to artificial intelligence, which he hails its “immense potential,” but also warns that it “requires responsibility and discernment in order to ensure that it can be used for the good of all, so that it can benefit all of humanity.”“Let us disarm communication of all prejudice and resentment, fanaticism and even hatred, let us free it from aggression. We do not need loud, forceful communication, but rather communication that is capable of listening and of gathering the voices of the weak who have no voice.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Zelenskyy challenges Putin to meet him for peace talks after Trump and European leaders increase pressure – Europe live

Ukrainian and Russian presidents have not communicated directly since Moscow launched invasion And the EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is speaking now, and she’s striking a very similar tone, pointedly referring to over 100 Russian drones reportedly targeting Ukraine overnight.“We have to put pressure on Russia to really want peace and to sit down and to talk with Ukraine,” she says, accusing Moscow of “playing games.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Russian drones attack Ukraine after Kremlin turns down a ceasefire proposal

The Ukrainian air force says Russia launched more than 100 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks, after the Kremlin rejected an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in the more than 3-year war

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3 w. ago Putin calls for talks with Ukraine amid hopes of conflict being resolved

Zelensky said he is open to talks that he described as a “positive sign”, but only if Moscow signs up to an unconditional ceasefire first.

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3 w. ago President Zelensky offers to meet Putin in Turkey after Trump demands they negotiate an end to war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is ready to meet Vladimir Putin “personally” in Turkey on Thursday, after Trump insisted Ukraine agree to talks with Russia.

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3 w. ago Zelensky says he 'will be waiting' to meet Putin in Turkey in a matter of DAYS after Trump called out the Ukraine and Russia leaders online

The Ukrainian wartime leader urged for a 'full and lasting ceasefire' to start tomorrow ahead of any potential showdown in Istanbul next Thursday.

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3 w. ago Trump reveals Putin wants to meet Zelensky THIS WEEK for negotiations as he rips Ukraine leader in brutal post

Donald Trump demanded that Ukraine come to the table and meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week.

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