Russia has stepped up its attacks on Ukraine’s energy supply ahead of winter. Over the weekend, nearly a million people were without power, and Ukrainians are worried about another harsh winter. Ukraine and Russia are meeting today for new peace talks.
ConflictsEuropean representatives will be at the table when Ukraine, Russia and the United States meet in Abu Dhabi, France’s foreign minister says. Vladimir Putin is sending a close adviser who has made uncompromising demands in previous peace talks. The Russian delegation will also include ministers and military leaders.
ConflictsUkraine and Russia have each exchanged 200 prisoners of war, and several hundred more are in the works.
ConflictsProgress has been made in peace talks with the US and Russia, Ukraine's chief negotiator says. The talks ended after two hours.
ConflictsThe first day of talks on Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine concluded in Switzerland. "The discussions focused on practical issues and mechanisms for possible solutions," Ukraine's chief negotiator Rustem Umerov wrote in a statement.
ConflictsThe "most important issues" will be discussed when representatives of Ukraine, Russia and the United States meet in Geneva, Switzerland, this week, the Kremlin said.
ConflictsThe remains of over 1,000 people have been returned from Russia to Ukraine, Ukraine's Coordination Headquarters for the Management of Prisoners of War has announced.
ConflictsRussia's envoy in the negotiations with Ukraine refers to the Russian war against Sweden – in the 18th century. The comparison is made to emphasize how long the Russians are prepared to continue waging war. We fought against the Swedes for 21 years, says Vladimir Medinskij.
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