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The first direct talks between Ukraine and Russia in over three years have ended without an agreement. A source in the Ukrainian delegation stated that Russia's positions were "far beyond anything that was previously discussed," including demands for Ukraine to withdraw from its own territory. The
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French President Emmanuel Macron expressed confidence that his US counterpart, Donald Trump, would respond to Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine, following a deadly Russian drone attack on the country. Macron visited Albania, where he reflected on the recent peace talks in Istanbul and the failure of
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Fighting in Ukraine has reignited as Russia is preparing for a new military offensive in the country, with Western military analysts and the Ukrainian government warning of an impending attack. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that their forces have seized six settlements in eastern Ukraine, while a drone attack on
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President Donald Trump, during a four-day visit to the Middle East, stated that he intends to set up direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as possible. This move comes after Putin elected to skip peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey. Trump expressed optimism that a
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Malaysia and Russia have solidified their commitment to deepening trade and investment ties, marking a significant milestone in their bilateral relationship. The two countries are exploring opportunities in the energy sector, with Petronas continuing to play a strategic role in Russian oil projects. Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the potential
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European leaders, including Britain's Keir Starmer, France's Emmanuel Macron, Germany's Friedrich Merz, and Poland's Donald Tusk, gathered in Kyiv to issue an ultimatum to Vladimir Putin: sign a ceasefire or face sanctions. The diplomatic efforts, which included a surprise announcement from Volodymyr
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Russian President Vladimir Putin's failure to attend peace talks in Istanbul has prompted a new sanctions package from the West, with Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz saying it will be adopted in Brussels on Tuesday. The snub comes as part of a broader escalation in tensions, with
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The Ukrainian and Russian delegations gathered in Istanbul for direct peace talks, a development that many saw as a positive step towards ending the ongoing war between the two countries. However, the talks got off to a contentious start, with the Ukrainian delegation led by President Volodymyr Zelensky expressing disappointment
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The European Union is preparing to use trade tariffs and capital controls to keep financial pressure on Russia even if Hungary vetoes an extension of the EU's sanctions regime. The European Commission has informed ministers that a significant portion of the EU's sanctions could be adapted
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Ambassador Kurt Volker, a seasoned diplomat with extensive experience in international negotiations, has shed light on the complex dynamics behind the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. In a recent CNN interview, Volker discussed the implications of President Trump's push for a ceasefire and Putin's potential cornering. As
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to meet with a low-level Russian delegation in Istanbul was a difficult choice, forced by necessity. The goal was to foster any kind of peace, and to show willing to take any step to do so. However, the peace process is playing out
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin are poised to meet in Turkey, with the latter's delegation unveiled in a decree signed by Putin. The Russian delegation, led by Vladimir Medinsky, will consist of Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin, Military Intelligence Director Igor Kostyukov, and Deputy
