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Putin Removes Russian Land Forces Chief Oleg Saljukov

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

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.

Putin Silent on Possible Meeting with Ukraine's President

The Kremlin does not answer the question of whether Vladimir Putin intends to meet Ukraine's president the day after tomorrow. The USA appears to harbor hopes for a personal meeting between the presidents. If it does not come to pass, it will ultimately be clear what Russia wants, Ukraine believes.

Ceasefire Talks: Russia and Ukraine's Strategic Maneuvers

Demands for a ceasefire are met with counter-demands, ultimatum after ultimatum, and both Russia and Ukraine anxiously follow every hint from the USA. But Vladimir Putin's goal with the invasion remains firm, emphasizes FOI analyst Johan Norberg.

Kremlin to Review Ceasefire Proposal Amid Ukraine's 30-Day Demand

Ukraine and its allies want Russia to agree to an unconditional ceasefire of at least 30 days from Monday. If Moscow does not comply with the demand, stricter sanctions against Russia and more support to Ukraine are awaited. The Kremlin announces that it will "think through" the proposal.

North Korea Joins Moscow's Victory Day Parade Amid Ukraine War

"The whole country" is behind the war in Ukraine. This is claimed by Russia's President Vladimir Putin in conjunction with the annual so-called victory day parade in Moscow. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj has dismissed the celebration as "a parade of cynicism".

Russia and China Criticize US Iron Dome Defense Plan

Russia and China condemn the USA's President Donald Trump's plans for an air defense, a so-called iron dome, as "deeply destabilizing".

Zelensky Criticizes Russian Victory Day Parade as Cynical

World leaders arrive in Moscow to participate in the Russian so-called Victory Day in World War II. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj slams the celebration: It will be a parade of cynicism, there is no other way to describe it, he says.