The next set of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia – the first meeting in seven weeks – is planned for Wednesday in Turkey, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy quoted the head of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council as saying on Monday. Zelenskyy’s statement followed his fresh appeal earlier in the day for greater momentum…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday that Moscow is preparing “concrete proposals” for the next round of direct talks with Ukraine. According to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry, Lavrov also updated Rubio on progress made since the recent call between the presidents of the United…
Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of effectively rejecting a US-backed ceasefire proposal, citing a series of strikes on civilian infrastructure just hours after Moscow agreed only to pause attacks on the energy grid. Washington has been pushing for a full, 30-day ceasefire as a first step towards a broader settlement in the three-year-old war. However,…