2 w. ago Israeli aides Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim identified as victims of embassy shooting in Washington D.C.

In tributes to the pair, Lischinsky was described as a ‘clever and inspiring person’ while Milgrim was said to have an ‘unwavering belief’ in peace and equality

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2 w. ago Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim: Israeli staff shot dead in D.C. were couple set to be engaged

In tributes to the pair, Lischinsky was described as a ‘clever and inspiring person’ while Milgrim was said to have an ‘unwavering belief’ in peace and equality

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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 Putin will not travel to Istanbul for peace talks with Zelenskyy, Kremlin confirms

Russian leader rejects Ukrainian president’s bold proposal for face-to-face meeting in TurkeyVladimir Putin will not travel to Istanbul for talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Kremlin has said, rejecting the Ukrainian president’s bold proposal for a face-to-face meeting in Turkey to discuss peace.In a statement late on Wednesday, the Kremlin said its delegation would be led by Vladimir Medinsky, a hardline Putin aide who led the only previous round of direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in 2022. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Vladimir Putin 'makes decision' on if he'll attend Ukraine peace talks in Turkey

The full list of Russian delegates heading to meet Ukrainian officials in Istanbul has been released - and neither Vladimir Putin and Sergey Lavrov are on it

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3 w. ago Vladimir Putin is a 'dead man walking' and 'won't meet Zelensky over assassination fears'

The Russian despot has tightened his security and rarely leaves his Kremlin security bubble out of fear of a Ukrainian kill squad, anti-Kremlin plotters or killers from within his inner-circle

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3 w. ago Ukraine war timeline: Key moments after Russian invasion that leads up to Putin

Volodymyr Zelensky has challenged Vladimir Putin to meet him in Istanbul, Turkey, this week in a bid to bring the conflict in Ukraine to an end - though it is not clear if the Russian leader will attend

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3 w. ago Zelenskyy will only meet Putin in Turkey as peace talks could be in doubt

'Unfortunately, the world still has not received a clear response from Russia to the numerous proposals for a ceasefire. Russian shelling and assaults continue.'

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3 w. ago Vladimir Putin issued peace talks warning as European foreign leaders meet in London

Ukraine's allies on Monday joined together to pile pressure on Russian President Putin, calling on him to show "without delay” he is willing to broker peace in Ukraine

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3 w. ago European foreign ministers demand peace in Ukraine as Zelenskyy challenges Putin to meet him – Europe live

EU foreign policy chief accuses Moscow of ‘playing games’ and insists peace talks cannot take place with Ukraine ‘under fire’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 Russia bombards Ukraine with drone attacks after European leaders joined Zelensky in demanding ceasefire

The assault came hours after the Ukrainian president agreed to meet Vladimir Putin ‘personally’ in Turkey this week

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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 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 Zelenskyy challenges Putin to meet in person for peace talks

Ukrainian president proposes face-to-face meeting after Russian leader suggests he is open to talks in TurkeyUkraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy has challenged Vladimir Putin to meet in person for peace talks in Istanbul on Thursday and urged Russia to accept a 30-day truce, in a dramatic turn after a weekend of diplomatic flurry.His comments came after the US president, Donald Trump, pressured him to agree “immediately” to Putin’s offer of negotiations this week with Russia, but upped the stakes by suggesting the enemies meet “personally”. Continue reading...

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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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3 w. ago Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is 'ready to meet' as he welcomes Vladimir Putin's calls for peace talks

Mr Zelensky was speaking after Vladimir Putin effectively rejected a ceasefire proposal but instead called for the resumption of direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15.

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3 w. ago Zelenskyy says Russia must agree to ceasefire before holding peace talks

Ukrainian president welcomes Putin’s call to meet but insists on 30-day unconditional truce

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