9 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 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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3 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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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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4 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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4 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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4 w. ago European leaders meet to discuss Ukraine and economic security

Ahead of the summit, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Russian President Vladimir Putin “must pay the price for avoiding peace”.

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4 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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4 w. ago Taoiseach attends meeting of European leaders to discuss Ukraine and economic security

Ahead of the summit, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Russian President Vladimir Putin “must pay the price for avoiding peace”.

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4 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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4 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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