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Kyiv residents remain pessimistic over Trump-Putin peace talks

Ukrainian citizens view the Russian president's words to Donald Trump as a "stalling tactic," as Moscow's all-out war continues well into its fourth year.

World News

Sybiha: Kyiv to consider the Vatican for Zelenskyy-Putin meeting

Kyiv is interested in a direct Zelenskyy-Putin face-to-face, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in Brussels on Tuesday, confirming that the Holy See proposed to host the talks.

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Russian drone strikes hit homes in Kherson and Sloviansk

Five people were injured and several homes damaged after Russian drone strikes hit the Ukrainian port city of Kherson in the early hours of Tuesday.

Germany

Russia is playing for time in Ukraine peace negotiations, Germany says

Europe needs to increase pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine through more targeted sanctions, said German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius.

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USA

Trump says Russia and Ukraine to 'immediately' start ceasefire talks

Before Trump's social media statement, Putin had released a statement saying a "ceasefire is possible if the right agreements are reached" but didn't explain what those agreements were.

World

Russian drone strike on passenger bus kills nine in Ukraine

A Russian drone struck a passenger bus in Ukraine's northeastern region of Sumy early on Saturday, killing nine people and injuring four. Ukrainian and Russian officials had held direct peace talks just hours earlier.

Europe News

Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without truce, future meetings possible

The two sides sat opposite each other at a U-shaped table in the Turkey's Dolmabahce Palace but remained far apart in their conditions for ending the war. Nevertheless, a Russian spokesperson later floated the possibility of Putin and Zelenskyy meeting if negotiations reach "certain agreements."

Europe News

Ukraine open to 'reasonable steps' to peace as Russia talks kick off

Ukraine and Russia meet in Istanbul for ceasefire talks, with Zelenskyy urging Putin to engage directly. Kyiv's top priority is a 30-day ceasefire and peace efforts.

Europe News

German, UK defence ministers discuss support for Ukraine in Berlin

The European Union military chief announced that the bloc plans to double its heavy calibre ammunition delivery to Ukraine this year to better equip Kyiv in its fight against Moscow.

Turkey

Ukraine to send its delegation to Istanbul talks, Zelenskyy not going

Ukraine’s president confirmed that he has agreed to send the delegation to Istanbul for a lower-level talk with Russia’s representatives, but he will not be present there himself.

Health news

How Ukraine's medevac programme helped save a severely burned boy

Coordinated by Ukraine's Ministry of Health with the support of the WHO and EU states, the programme has helped over 5,000 patients since its launch.

Russia

Putin is not going to Istanbul, so who will represent Russia?

Vladimir Putin will not travel to Turkey and is instead sending the deputy foreign affairs and defence ministers, the head of his military intelligence, and the presidential aide, who will lead the delegation, the Kremlin announced late on Wednesday.

Europe News

EU agrees new sanctions on Russia as Putin refuses ceasefire

The new package of EU sanctions comes one day before a direct round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey.

Europe News

Ukraine’s diplomatic checkmate, and where it leaves Putin

All eyes will be on Turkey this Thursday, where peace talks between Russia's and Ukraine's presidents are slated to occur. Will Putin show face? And if he doesn't, where does this leave him?

Europe News

Trump wants to hear how NATO allies plan to boost defence spending

Trump insists NATO members should commit to spending at least 5% of GDP on defence, but that would require investment at an unprecedented scale.

Ukraine

First direct peace talks: Will Putin come face-to-face with Zelenskyy?

As Ukraine’s president is getting ready to travel to Istanbul, the Kremlin has not yet responded to whether Vladimir Putin will attend the meeting on Thursday. Will Putin come for a face-to-face meeting with Zelenskyy?

Europe News

Too few women in peacebuilding can lead to blind-spots: NATO official

Women represented only 16% of negotiators in active peace processes led or co-led by the United Nations in 2022.

Europe News

Bulgarian boss of Russian spy circle gets 10 years in UK prison

Roussev, who worked out of a former guesthouse in the English seaside resort town of Great Yarmouth, had a stash of spy equipment that police described as an "Aladdin's cave" when it was raided.

Europe News

Say yes to ceasefire today or face sanctions, Germany tells Russia

Germany gave Russia time until midnight on Monday to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, the government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said. If Moscow doesn’t respond, Berlin says it will introduce new sanctions.

Europe News

Irish PM says EU must challenge Hungary’s ‘outrageous’ vetoes

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Ireland's Prime Minister Micheál Martin urged the EU to crack down on what he calls Hungary's "abuse of vetoes".

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