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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6 d. 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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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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1 week 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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2 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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2 w. ago Trump hopes for Ukraine ceasefire progress in calls with Putin and Zelensky

The US leader is looking toward a ‘productive’ day as he seeks to end the war.

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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 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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3 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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