Russia proposes new round of Istanbul talks; Ukraine pushes for memorandum
The renewed diplomatic push comes under growing pressure from Trump and heavy bombardments.
US-Russia Talks: Five takeaways from Rubio-Lavrov meeting on Ukraine war
Zelenskyy accuses the US of ending Moscow’s isolation as the US and Russia discuss ending Ukraine war and reviving ties.
European leaders warn against Ukraine ceasefire without Russian peace deal
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy warns that ‘fragile ceasefire’ with Russia would be a ‘prelude’ to another war launched by Moscow.
Why has Russia rejected Trump’s Ukraine truce plan?
Vladimir Putin and top Russian diplomat Sergey Lavrov have said a deferral in Ukraine’s NATO entry won’t be enough.
Russia, Turkiye, Iran want ‘immediate end’ to fighting in Syria: Lavrov
Russian foreign minister says Moscow will do ‘everything not to allow terrorists to prevail’, as Syrian rebels advance.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 985
As the war enters its 985th day, these are the main developments.
Baltic foreign ministers pull out of OSCE summit over Russia invite
Ministers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania say presence of Sergey Lavrov risks legitimising Russian war in Ukraine.
Russia’s Lavrov warns of regional spillover from Gaza crisis
Foreign minister says efforts to blame Iran for the conflict are provocations.
Russia’s Lavrov visits North Korea amid claims of military cooperation
The Russian foreign minister’s visit comes as the US fears Russia and North Korea are developing closer military links.
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