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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Russian drones strike frontline Ukrainian villages

The Russian Defence Ministry said Sunday morning that the Russian army had 'resumed' fighting after a 'ceasefire'.

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Putin stays silent on ceasefire and offers ‘direct talks’ with Ukraine

The proposal for direct talks with Kyiv comes hours after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and four European leaders, with the backing of the US, demanded that Moscow agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday

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Ceasefire in Ukraine possible within days, German Chancellor Merz says

Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by US mediators in Saudi Arabia in March, but so far Russia has refused to sign, instead presenting counter demands.

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Estonia's Narva Museum displays controversial Putin-Hitler banner

A banner of Putin and Hitler with 'PUTLER WAR CRIMINAL' was unveiled by Narva Museum in Estonia on 9 May, countering Russian propaganda and emphasising peace.

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Ukraine's allies endorse special tribunal to prosecute Vladimir Putin

The special tribunal will be able to impose sentences of life imprisonment when justified by the extreme severity of the crime of aggression.

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Ukraine exposes suspected Hungarian intelligence spy network

The Ukrainian Security Service announced that it had uncovered a suspected Hungarian military intelligence network aimed at obtaining confidential information on Ukraine’s defence and military capabilities.

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Has Ukraine finally convinced Washington to stand by Kyiv's side?

As Putin holds Russia’s Victory Day parade, Kyiv and Washington seem to have found common ground amid the first official agreement between the two countries. Would this be enough for Zelenskyy to finally show Trump that Kyiv does want Russia’s war to end?

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Russia’s Victory Day Parade and Europe’s Dilemma

Russia celebrates its Victory Day today with a parade attended by dozens of world leaders, including from EU candidate countries. Could they face retaliation for their presence?

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Zelenskyy addresses Ukrainians in Kyiv as Moscow airspace blocked

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy recorded a video from Kyiv city centre for the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism, calling the Friday parade in Moscow a “parade of fear.”

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Putin wants to meet Trump, but does Trump want to meet Putin?

A meeting between the Russian and US leaders is "clearly on the radar," the Kremlin spokesperson said. But as Moscow seems to be sending signals about its willingness to meet, what is Washington's response?

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Ukraine's parliament unanimously ratifies minerals deal with the US

By giving Washington access to critical minerals and other natural resources, Kyiv hopes it can secure long-term US support for its fight against Russia's invasion.

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Ukrainian drones paralyse Moscow airspace for three days in row

Ukrainian drones caused massive disruptions at Moscow airports days before Russia’s Victory Day parade on Friday. At least 60,000 people had their trips delayed or cancelled, with around 350 flights reportedly affected.

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EU marks WWII anniversary with Ukraine warning

The European Parliament commemorated the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Strasbourg on Wednesday, with tributes led by lawmakers and veterans alike.

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Friedrich Merz makes diplomatic debut in Paris

Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, made his debut on the world stage Wednesday by joining forces with France and Poland to reinforce European unity on Ukraine and trade.

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Merz visits France and Poland in first overseas trip as chancellor

Merz's trips come the day after his historic defeat in the first round of voting in the German parliament, the Bundestag.