Both sides have established red lines that make any quick deal unlikely. Politics
Russian and Ukrainian negotiators meet amid intensified strikes and stalled progress toward a peace deal. Events
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. Politics
Yesterday, Russia launched its biggest air attack on Ukraine since 2022. Events
But Russian leader more circumspect on state television about his conversation with US president Politics
Drone attack on bus comes just hours after ‘fruitless’ peace talks in Istanbul Events
Rescue operation under way after drone strike on vehicle in Sumy Events
Russia and Ukraine have been holding their first direct peace talks in three years in Istanbul, Turkey. Politics
The officials present sat around a U-shaped table, with the Russians and Ukrainians facing each other. Politics
But officials and observers expect them to yield little immediate progress on stopping the more than three-year war. Politics
The Russian president’s absence punctured hopes of a breakthrough in peace efforts. Politics