Putin, Vladimir
Diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine intensified over the weekend with high-profile meetings in Kyiv between the leaders of several countries and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The US president, Donald Trump, has offered to join talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey on Thursday, expressing optimism
Peace negotiations
President Vladimir Putin's proposal for face-to-face talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Istanbul comes as the West presses for a 30-day ceasefire, with President Trump backing the Russian offer despite concerns that it may be a stalling tactic. The talks, set to take place this week, follow
Putin, Vladimir
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced he is ready to start peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Istanbul on Thursday, following a phone call with Donald Trump and after Putin's offer to hold talks this week in Turkey. The talks, which were initially proposed by Putin,
Peace negotiations
As the deadline for a total land, air, and sea ceasefire in Ukraine expires at midnight Monday, European leaders are urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to comply or face severe economic sanctions. The ultimatum comes after Putin rejected the proposed ceasefire and instead proposed direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul
Peace negotiations
Turkey has emerged as a key player in facilitating diplomatic dialogue and de-escalation in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. In a bid to ease tensions, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has repeatedly offered his country's services as a mediator between the two warring nations. Despite failed
Peace negotiations
European leaders, including France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Poland, have set a deadline of Monday for Russia to accept a 30-day cease-fire or face additional sanctions. Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed direct talks with Ukraine, without mentioning a cease-fire, which was rejected by France and Germany. In a
Trump, Donald
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky met for the first time since February at the Vatican, engaging in a 15-minute private discussion in a bid to revive faltering peace efforts between Ukraine and Russia. The meeting, which took place in the marble-lined St Peter's Basilica,
Zelenskyy, Volodymyr
Fighting in the Ukraine-Russia conflict has intensified, with North Korea's spy agency reporting the arrival of 1,500 troops to join forces with Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that up to 10,000 North Korean soldiers could eventually join the war. The situation remains dire, with Ukrainian
Zelenskyy, Volodymyr
Fighting continued to escalate in eastern Ukraine, with at least two people killed and 19 injured in a Russian-guided bomb attack in the city of Kramatorsk. The attack comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the UN General Assembly, urging world leaders to stand with Ukraine and support a real
Zelenskyy, Volodymyr
Fighting in eastern Ukraine has intensified, with at least one person killed and 42 injured after a Russian-guided bomb struck a multistorey apartment building in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city. Russian shelling of nearby Pokrovsk has cut off water and electricity to many residents, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Scholz, Olaf
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reiterated his confidence in a second peace summit for Ukraine, while Russian forces made gains in the east of the country, targeting the strategic city of Pokrovsk. Meanwhile, NATO members Latvia and Romania reported drone incursions on their territory, with Latvia's president calling it
Meloni, Giorgia
As the ongoing war in Ukraine reaches a critical juncture, Kyiv has launched a significant strike against a Russian munitions depot in the Voronezh region, according to Ukrainian security sources. The operation was conducted by the SBU, Ukraine's internal security service, and targeted the depot, which was believed
