Russia wants to develop the country's large mineral resources – in cooperation with the USA. The move from the Kremlin is seen as an attempt to outbid the Ukrainian-American mineral agreement said to be on the negotiating table.
World politicsThe Kremlin welcomes the US's "balanced" stance after the US followed the Russian line in two UN votes on Monday.
World politicsUkraine has every right to join the EU – but not in military alliances, the Kremlin emphasizes as the first talks with the USA begin. With several caveats, President Vladimir Putin is also said to be willing to negotiate with Ukraine's counterpart, "if necessary".
WorldRussia is sending Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to negotiations with the USA. There, they will plan for a top-level meeting between Trump and Putin. After three years of war of aggression in Ukraine, Russia claims that it is European countries that want the war to continue.
WorldRussia has attacked the crippled Ukrainian nuclear power plant Chernobyl, reports President Volodymyr Zelensky. The attack proves that Russia does not want peace, according to EU Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas. Moscow denies involvement.
WorldUkraine will "one way or another" participate in the talks about ending the war in the country. This message comes from Moscow. The announcement comes after both Volodymyr Zelenskyj and several Western countries have demanded this.
ConflictsChina does not want to be left out of the impending peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, reports The Wall Street Journal.
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