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Turkey Proposes Hosting Peace Talks Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan proposes that the country should host a meeting between the presidents Trump, Putin, and Zelenskyj to put an end to the war. Russia rejects the suggestion – and Ukraine doubts the Russians' willingness to have a "meaningful" meeting.

Turkey Proposes Hosting Peace Talks Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions

Ukraine and Russia Set for New Direct Talks in Istanbul

Russia proposes new direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, where they are prepared to present a new peace proposal, according to Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Ukraine welcomes new talks – but demands that Russia "keeps its promise" to do as Ukraine and submit its terms already now.

Ukraine and Russia Set for New Direct Talks in Istanbul

Zelensky Seeks Invitation to NATO Summit in June

Nato may invite Ukraine to a top meeting in June, suggests the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj. He says he is open to a meeting with Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, but according to the Kremlin, there are things they need to agree on first.

Zelensky Seeks Invitation to NATO Summit in June

Ukraine Gains Unrestricted Range for Western Donated Rockets

Several Western countries have completely removed restrictions on how far into Russian territory Ukraine is allowed to fire robots. The decision is confirmed by Germany's Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Ukraine Gains Unrestricted Range for Western Donated Rockets

Trump Criticizes Putin as "Completely Crazy" Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions

Russia's president Vladimir Putin has become "completely crazy" and "kills a lot of people unnecessarily", claims USA's president Donald Trump. Trump says he does not rule out new sanctions against Moscow - but simultaneously attacks Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyj.

Trump Criticizes Putin as "Completely Crazy" Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions

Trump Considers Exiting Ukraine-Russia Talks if No Agreement Reached

USA's President Donald Trump says that he may "pull out" of the talks between Ukraine and Russia if the parties do not reach an agreement. No deadline for a possible ceasefire was mentioned during Monday's phone call between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, emphasizes the Kremlin.

Trump Considers Exiting Ukraine-Russia Talks if No Agreement Reached

Trump to Discuss Ceasefire with Putin on Monday

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, says that he will talk to the President of Russia, Putin, on Monday. The talk will, among other things, deal with "stopping the bloodshed", writes Trump on his social media platform Truth Social.

Trump to Discuss Ceasefire with Putin on Monday

Zelensky Heads to Ankara for Talks with Erdogan, Awaits Putin's Decision

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj announces that he will meet Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. He then hopes to meet Russia's leader Vladimir Putin.

Zelensky Heads to Ankara for Talks with Erdogan, Awaits Putin's Decision

Putin Silent on Possible Meeting with Ukraine's President

The Kremlin does not answer the question of whether Vladimir Putin intends to meet Ukraine's president the day after tomorrow. The USA appears to harbor hopes for a personal meeting between the presidents.

Putin Silent on Possible Meeting with Ukraine's President

Putin Rejects Ceasefire Proposal, Calls for Direct Talks with Ukraine

Russia's president Vladimir Putin does not accept the demand for a month's ceasefire. He proposes instead direct negotiations with Ukraine to start next week.

Putin Rejects Ceasefire Proposal, Calls for Direct Talks with Ukraine

Kremlin to Review Ceasefire Proposal Amid Ukraine's 30-Day Demand

Ukraine and its allies want Russia to agree to an unconditional ceasefire of at least 30 days from Monday. If Moscow does not comply with the demand, stricter sanctions against Russia and more support to Ukraine are awaited.

Kremlin to Review Ceasefire Proposal Amid Ukraine's 30-Day Demand

Drone Threat Prompts Flight Cancellations Ahead of Putin's Parade

Several world leaders have arrived in Russia to participate in a military parade, but hundreds of flights have been cancelled due to drone threats. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj says that the aggressor Russia's sky is also a battleground.

Drone Threat Prompts Flight Cancellations Ahead of Putin's Parade

Russia Demands Recognition of All Occupied Ukrainian Territories

Russia wants to retain all occupied land in Ukraine. That all affected regions are recognized as Russian is a requirement for further potential peace talks, according to Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Russia Demands Recognition of All Occupied Ukrainian Territories

Trump Questions Putin's Commitment to Peace Talks

Russia is ready to hold peace talks with Ukraine "without preconditions", the Kremlin reports on Saturday. But from an American perspective, one doubts the intentions.

Trump Questions Putin's Commitment to Peace Talks

Trump Claims Russia Agrees to Settlement in Ukraine Conflict

USA's president Donald Trump believes that Russia has agreed to a settlement to end the war of aggression against Ukraine. I believe that we have a settlement with Russia.

Trump Claims Russia Agrees to Settlement in Ukraine Conflict

Russia Stresses Patience in Peace Talks as US Pushes for Quick Resolution

Russia does not think it's urgent to move forward in the talks about peace with Ukraine, in a situation where mediating USA wants to see things happen as quickly as possible. At the same time, it is announced that USA's envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to arrive in Moscow later this week.

Russia Stresses Patience in Peace Talks as US Pushes for Quick Resolution

Putin Refuses to Extend Ukraine Ceasefire

Russia's president Vladimir Putin has not given an order for an extension of the ceasefire in Ukraine. This says his spokesperson Dmitrij Peskov according to the state-controlled news agency Tass.

Putin Refuses to Extend Ukraine Ceasefire

Skepticism Surrounds Putin's Ceasefire Announcement in Ukraine

Vladimir Putin has announced a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine. "Drones over our airspace reveal Putin's true image of Easter and human life", writes Volodymyr Zelenskyj on X.

Skepticism Surrounds Putin's Ceasefire Announcement in Ukraine

Kremlin Claims Sumy Attack Targeted Military Meeting

The criticized and deadly attack on Ukrainian Sumy is said to have been directed at an army meeting, claims Russia's Defense Ministry. Moscow is attacking "only military targets", asserts Dmitrij Peskov, spokesperson for the Kremlin power center.

Kremlin Claims Sumy Attack Targeted Military Meeting

Trump's Envoy Meets with Putin

The US envoy Steven Witkoff has met with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg.

Trump's Envoy Meets with Putin

Kremlin Supports Ukraine Ceasefire, But Key Questions Persist

Russia's president Vladimir Putin "still supports the idea of a ceasefire in Ukraine", claims the Kremlin headquarters. .

Kremlin Supports Ukraine Ceasefire, But Key Questions Persist

Putin and Trump Not Meeting in Saudi Arabia, Kremlin Confirms

Russia's president Vladimir Putin has no plans to visit Saudi Arabia in the near future, according to the Kremlin's high command. .

Putin and Trump Not Meeting in Saudi Arabia, Kremlin Confirms

Russian Envoy Dmitrijev Eyes Washington Visit for Key Talks

Russia's envoy Kirill Dmitrijev is expected to visit the USA this week, reports CNN with reference to several sources. The Kremlin headquarters confirms that it "may be possible".

Russian Envoy Dmitrijev Eyes Washington Visit for Key Talks

Putin Open to Talks with Trump Despite Recent Tensions

Russia's president Vladimir Putin is still "open" to talks with his American colleague Donald Trump, according to the Kremlin. .

Putin Open to Talks with Trump Despite Recent Tensions