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Trump Withdraws from Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks

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Trump Withdraws from Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks

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USA's president Donald Trump is leaving the discussions about peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, reports The Guardian with reference to American government sources.

Zelenskyj Open to Meeting Putin After Securing Security Guarantees

Zelenskyj Open to Meeting Putin After Securing Security Guarantees

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A meeting with Russia's president Vladimir Putin is possible – but first after Ukraine has received concrete security guarantees, says president Volodymyr Zelenskyj. But Russia says that the idea of European forces in Ukraine would be "completely unacceptable"

Kremlin's Ukraine Goals Unchanged: Putin Unmoved by Peace Talks

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Kremlin's Ukraine Goals Unchanged: Putin Unmoved by Peace Talks

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Talk about security guarantees and heightened hopes for a peace summit. But despite Donald Trump's efforts, nothing suggests that Russia's Vladimir Putin wants to give up the war in Ukraine

Lavrov: Security Talks on Ukraine Without Russia Are Futile

Lavrov: Security Talks on Ukraine Without Russia Are Futile

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Putin-Zelensky Meeting Crucial for Trump's Peace Plan in Europe

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Putin-Zelensky Meeting Crucial for Trump's Peace Plan in Europe

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Is Russia's president going to do as Donald Trump says and in the near future turn up at a peace meeting with his Ukrainian colleague? The question is of critical importance for Trump's peace plans – and Europe's future.

Lavrov: Putin-Zelenskyj Summit Needs Careful Planning

Lavrov: Putin-Zelenskyj Summit Needs Careful Planning

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Switzerland promises immunity for Vladimir Putin if there is a summit between Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyj in the country. But from the Russian side come ambiguous signals

Russian Journalists Served Chicken Kyiv on Alaska Summit Flight

Russian Journalists Served Chicken Kyiv on Alaska Summit Flight

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The Russian journalists who were to cover the presidents' summit were served the dish chicken Kyiv on the flight to the summit in Alaska. The choice of food is seen by many as a way to humiliate Ukraine

Putin and Trump Meet in Alaska to Discuss Ukraine Conflict

Putin and Trump Meet in Alaska to Discuss Ukraine Conflict

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USA's president Donald Trump and Russia's president Vladimir Putin met for the first time since 2019 on Friday. This is what we know:

Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine War in Productive Alaska Meeting

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Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine War in Productive Alaska Meeting

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USA's president Donald Trump describes the meeting with Russia's president Vladimir Putin about the Ukraine war as "very productive", and states that the two agreed on many issues. We did not reach all the way, but we have good chances to reach, he says at a joint press conference after the meeting

Trump and Putin Meet in Alaska to Discuss Ukraine Conflict

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Trump and Putin Meet in Alaska to Discuss Ukraine Conflict

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The two presidents Trump and Putin shook hands on the red carpet in Alaska, and then traveled together to the meeting about the Russian invasion war in Ukraine. But the agreement on a conversation between the two men was changed at the last minute

North Korean Beach Resort Wonsan-Kalma Closes to Foreign Tourists

North Korean Beach Resort Wonsan-Kalma Closes to Foreign Tourists

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China Pledges Stronger Support for Russia, Criticizes US Tariff Threats

China Pledges Stronger Support for Russia, Criticizes US Tariff Threats

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China's president Xi Jinping promises strengthened support for Russia after the US's new tariff threats. Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns Donald Trump's threats of giant tariffs against Moscow's trading partners

Lavrov Claims Trump Faces EU Pressure Over Ukraine Strategy

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Lavrov Claims Trump Faces EU Pressure Over Ukraine Strategy

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USA will send top-class weapons to Ukraine – and threatens Russia with giant tariffs if no peace agreement is in place within 50 days. But the weapons bill will be paid by Europe

China-Russia Ties: Most Mature Relationship Globally

China-Russia Ties: Most Mature Relationship Globally

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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls the country's relationship with Russia "the most stable, the most mature and the most strategically valuable relationship between major powers in the world".

Kim Pledges Unconditional Support to Russia in Ukraine Conflict

Kim Pledges Unconditional Support to Russia in Ukraine Conflict

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North Korea's leader Kim Jong-Un promises Russia its full support in the war of attack against Ukraine. This is announced after the dictator's meeting with the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Saturday

Russia Cautions Against US-South Korea-Japan Alliance Targeting North Korea

Russia Cautions Against US-South Korea-Japan Alliance Targeting North Korea

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Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warns the USA, South Korea and Japan against forming a security alliance directed towards North Korea.

North Korea Increases Weapon Supplies to Russia Amid Ukraine Conflict

North Korea Increases Weapon Supplies to Russia Amid Ukraine Conflict

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Rubio: Lavrov Presents New Ideas on Ukraine Conflict

Rubio: Lavrov Presents New Ideas on Ukraine Conflict

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Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov presented a new "approach" to the war in Ukraine during Thursday's meeting, according to the US Foreign Minister Marco Rubio.

Russia and US Hold Open Talks on Ukraine War

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Russia and US Hold Open Talks on Ukraine War

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Lavrov to Visit North Korea This Weekend

Lavrov to Visit North Korea This Weekend

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Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is traveling to North Korea over the weekend, at the invitation of the North Korean Foreign Ministry, reports Russian state media.

Ukraine and Russia Set for New Direct Talks in Istanbul

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Ukraine and Russia Set for New Direct Talks in Istanbul

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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

Russia to Propose Peace Terms to Ukraine After Prisoner Exchange

Russia to Propose Peace Terms to Ukraine After Prisoner Exchange

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Russia is to send over its terms for a peace agreement to Ukraine when a large prisoner exchange between the countries is clear, says Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. As soon as the exchange of prisoners of war is clear, we will be ready to hand over our proposal which the Russian side is currently completing, says Lavrov

Rubio Expects Russian Ceasefire Proposal for Ukraine Soon

Rubio Expects Russian Ceasefire Proposal for Ukraine Soon

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The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expects Russia to present a plan for a ceasefire in Ukraine "within a few days".

Trump to Discuss Ceasefire with Putin on Monday

Trump to Discuss Ceasefire with Putin on Monday

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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