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Putin to Skip Istanbul Talks, Russia Sends Lower-Level Delegation

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Putin to Skip Istanbul Talks, Russia Sends Lower-Level Delegation

Wed 14 May 2025 07:49 CEST

Russia's President Vladimir Putin is not on the list of the Kremlin's delegation to the talks in Istanbul on Thursday. Russia intends to negotiate at a significantly lower level and is letting a former culture minister and hardline advisor lead the talks

Russia Demands Recognition of All Occupied Ukrainian Territories

Russia Demands Recognition of All Occupied Ukrainian Territories

Mon 28 Apr 2025 10:32 CEST

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

Putin and US Envoy Witkoff Discuss Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks

Putin and US Envoy Witkoff Discuss Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks

Fri 25 Apr 2025 04:48 CEST

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and the US envoy Steve Witkoff have discussed the possibility of direct negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. At the same time, the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says that Moscow wants to "fine-tune" the US's proposal for an agreement

Skepticism Surrounds Putin's Ceasefire Announcement in Ukraine

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Skepticism Surrounds Putin's Ceasefire Announcement in Ukraine

Sat 19 Apr 2025 15:56 CEST

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

Iran Nuclear Talks in Rome Face Doubts and Threats

Iran Nuclear Talks in Rome Face Doubts and Threats

Fri 18 Apr 2025 16:17 CEST

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says he has doubts about the US's intentions with talks about the Iranian nuclear energy program. Israel repeats threats to stop Iran from gaining access to nuclear weapons and that "a clear path" to fulfill the threat exists

Ukraine Talks to Continue in London Next Week Following Paris Meeting

Ukraine Talks to Continue in London Next Week Following Paris Meeting

Thu 17 Apr 2025 20:17 CEST

Talks in Paris about Ukraine's future resulted in a decision on a new meeting in London next week. After the meeting, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that the USA had informed them about the content of the talks – which was confirmed by the American Foreign Ministry

Iran's Foreign Minister Heads to Moscow for Talks with Lavrov on US Meeting

Iran's Foreign Minister Heads to Moscow for Talks with Lavrov on US Meeting

Mon 14 Apr 2025 10:21 CEST

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is traveling to Moscow to discuss the weekend's nuclear energy meeting with the USA together with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The talks with the USA are expected to resume in Italy on Saturday

US Seeks Control of Key Ukrainian Gas Pipeline in Negotiations

US Seeks Control of Key Ukrainian Gas Pipeline in Negotiations

Sun 13 Apr 2025 07:11 CEST

The negotiations with Russia on a ceasefire in Ukraine "are going pretty well", according to the US President Donald Trump. The US is reported to have come up with new demands towards Ukraine: control over a key gas pipeline

China to Engage in Peace Efforts for Ukraine Conflict Resolution

China to Engage in Peace Efforts for Ukraine Conflict Resolution

Tue 1 Apr 2025 06:25 CEST

China is ready to play a "constructive role" in order to end the war in Ukraine, says Foreign Minister Wang Yi to the state-controlled Russian news agency Ria Novosti on Tuesday.

Rubio in talks with Lavrov about "the next step"

Rubio in talks with Lavrov about "the next step"

Sun 16 Mar 2025 02:35 CET

Putin: Will end the war "peacefully"

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Putin: Will end the war "peacefully"

Thu 13 Mar 2025 05:36 CET

Russia's President Vladimir Putin opens up for a ceasefire – with many side demands. USA's President Trump responds that the overtures are "promising but not complete"

Zelensky: Won't give up occupied territory

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Zelensky: Won't give up occupied territory

Wed 12 Mar 2025 07:39 CET

Ukraine has said yes – now it's up to Russia, says Donald Trump. A ceasefire in Ukraine seems increasingly close

Russia: France is threatening us with nuclear weapons

Russia: France is threatening us with nuclear weapons

Thu 6 Mar 2025 11:35 CET

Russia's Foreign Minister accuses France of threatening Russia - and of wanting to ensure that the war in Ukraine continues.

Turkey opens up to sending soldiers to Ukraine

Turkey opens up to sending soldiers to Ukraine

Thu 6 Mar 2025 10:44 CET

Turkey may send military forces to Ukraine - "if necessary", says a source within the country's defense department.

Putin Steps In: Russia to Aid U.S. in Iran Nuclear Talks

Putin Steps In: Russia to Aid U.S. in Iran Nuclear Talks

Tue 4 Mar 2025 12:48 CET

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has agreed to help the USA negotiate with Iran about the country's nuclear energy program, according to sources for Bloomberg.

USA to meet with Russia: "Constructive"

USA to meet with Russia: "Constructive"

Fri 28 Feb 2025 06:00 CET

USA and Russia have had "constructive discussions" about their diplomatic relations during a meeting in Turkey, announces the US Department of State.

Lavrov: No Peacekeeping Forces in Ukraine

Lavrov: No Peacekeeping Forces in Ukraine

Wed 26 Feb 2025 16:37 CET

Russia is not considering European peacekeeping forces in Ukraine, reports state-run Russian media. They also oppose freezing the frontline where it is now

"Seriously Alarming" Enrichment of Uranium in Iran

"Seriously Alarming" Enrichment of Uranium in Iran

Wed 26 Feb 2025 15:34 CET

Iran has significantly increased its stockpile of highly enriched uranium in recent months, according to a report from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Lavrov: Russia and the USA meet in Turkey

Lavrov: Russia and the USA meet in Turkey

Wed 26 Feb 2025 11:49 CET

Lavrov: No Immediate Ceasefire

Lavrov: No Immediate Ceasefire

Mon 24 Feb 2025 10:33 CET

Russia will stop fighting in Ukraine when negotiations have led to results that "suit" Moscow, according to Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Russian task: New meeting with the USA soon

Russian task: New meeting with the USA soon

Sat 22 Feb 2025 12:28 CET

A new meeting between the USA and Russia will take place shortly, according to Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov.

Hungary threatens to block EU's new sanctions

Hungary threatens to block EU's new sanctions

Thu 20 Feb 2025 20:51 CET

Russia opens new embassies in Africa

Russia opens new embassies in Africa

Thu 20 Feb 2025 19:46 CET

Russia is to open seven embassies in Africa in the coming years, reports the Russian state news agency Tass.

In the midst of the crisis – new EU sanctions against Putin

In the midst of the crisis – new EU sanctions against Putin

Wed 19 Feb 2025 09:11 CET

The EU is defying the USA's new soft stance towards Russia – at least when it comes to sanctions. A 16th sanctions package is said to be ready, just in time for the three-year anniversary of the renewed attack on Ukraine