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Ukraine and Russia Prepare New Prisoner Exchanges After Istanbul Talks

Ukraine and Russia Prepare New Prisoner Exchanges After Istanbul Talks

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Monday's meeting between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul ended after an hour, further prisoner exchanges between the countries are now being prepared. At the same time, Ukraine's President Zelenskyj is requesting further support from his allies at a meeting in Vilnius

Ukraine and Russia Engage in New Talks in Istanbul

Ukraine and Russia Engage in New Talks in Istanbul

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Ukraine is sending a delegation to Istanbul on Monday for talks with Russian representatives, says President Volodymyr Zelenskyj. Russia is also confirming its participation

Zelensky Hails Ukraine's Drone Strike on Russian Bombers as "Brilliant"

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Zelensky Hails Ukraine's Drone Strike on Russian Bombers as "Brilliant"

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Ukraine has carried out a large-scale operation to destroy Russian bomber aircraft, reports Ukraine's security service SBU. It involves a wave of drone attacks where around 40 aircraft at different Russian airbases far from the front line have been hit – in an operation that is said to have been planned for a year and a half

British Royal Family Gift List Reveals Luxury Car and Gin

British Royal Family Gift List Reveals Luxury Car and Gin

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Cobblestones, gin, and a Rolls-Royce – now Buckingham Palace is publishing a list of gifts that the British royal family has received in recent years.

Turkey Proposes Hosting Peace Talks Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions

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Turkey Proposes Hosting Peace Talks Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions

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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

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

Zelensky Seeks Invitation to NATO Summit in June

Zelensky Seeks Invitation to NATO Summit in June

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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

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

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

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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

Kyiv Endures Overnight Drone and Rocket Attacks, 17 Injured

Kyiv Endures Overnight Drone and Rocket Attacks, 17 Injured

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Several people have been injured in Russian robot and drone attacks on the capital of Ukraine, Kyiv, on Saturday night, according to Ukrainian authorities. The air raid sirens sounded for over seven hours

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

Trump Doubts Putin's Intentions for Ukraine Peace

Trump Doubts Putin's Intentions for Ukraine Peace

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The President of the USA, Donald Trump, no longer believes that Russia's President wants to end the Ukraine war. This is because Vladimir Putin thinks he is on his way to winning, writes The Wall Street Journal, referring to a conversation between Trump and European leaders

Meloni Confirms Pope's Readiness to Host Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

Meloni Confirms Pope's Readiness to Host Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

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Trump Considers Exiting Ukraine-Russia Talks if No Agreement Reached

Trump Considers Exiting Ukraine-Russia Talks if No Agreement Reached

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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 and Putin Discuss Immediate Ceasefire Talks

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Trump and Putin Discuss Immediate Ceasefire Talks

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USA's President Donald Trump describes the phone call with Russia's leader Vladimir Putin as "very good". "Russia and Ukraine will immediately initiate negotiations towards a ceasefire and, what is more important, an END to the war", writes Trump on Truth Social

Trump to Call Putin and Zelenskyj in Peace Mediation Effort

Trump to Call Putin and Zelenskyj in Peace Mediation Effort

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First, he will call Vladimir Putin. Then Volodymyr Zelenskyj

Zelensky's Chief of Staff Jermak Leads Critical Russia Talks

Zelensky's Chief of Staff Jermak Leads Critical Russia Talks

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As the president's right-hand man, he has led the talks to reach an end to the ongoing invasion. Andrij Jermak has stood by Volodymyr Zelensky's side ever since the time as a TV star – and climbed to an unprecedented power position in Kyiv

Vance Meets Zelensky in Rome After White House Dispute

Vance Meets Zelensky in Rome After White House Dispute

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The USA's Vice President JD Vance has met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj in Italy's capital Rome on Sunday, reports a spokesperson for Vance.

Pope Leo XIV Installed Urges End to Exploitation and Marginalization

Pope Leo XIV Installed Urges End to Exploitation and Marginalization

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Leo XIV set the tone for his term of office during Sunday's installation mass in the Vatican. Stop exploiting nature and marginalization of the poor, the Pope urges

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

Zelensky: Family Among Victims in Russian Attack on Ukrainian Bus

Zelensky: Family Among Victims in Russian Attack on Ukrainian Bus

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At least nine people have been killed in a Russian attack on a minibus, according to authorities in the Ukrainian Sumy region. On board were civilians on their way from Bilopillja near the Russian border

Ukraine and Russia to Exchange 1,000 Prisoners

Ukraine and Russia to Exchange 1,000 Prisoners

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Ukraine and Russia have agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each. The exchange, which is the largest since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, was negotiated during Friday's meeting in Istanbul

Zelensky Claims Putin Feared Traveling to Turkey

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Zelensky Claims Putin Feared Traveling to Turkey

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Russia's president Vladimir Putin was afraid to travel to Turkey, believes Ukrainian colleague Volodymyr Zelenskyj. Europe coordinates the next step with the USA's president Donald Trump – with clear frustration

Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

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The pressure must increase on the President of Russia – who has made "a great mistake" and "does not want peace". World leaders are pouring criticism over Vladimir Putin for skipping a high-level peace meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart in Turkey

Ukraine Criticizes Russian Demands at Istanbul Peace Talks

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Ukraine Criticizes Russian Demands at Istanbul Peace Talks

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The meeting between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul has ended – with few outcomes. The demands presented by Russia were, according to Ukraine, unreasonable