The second round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks has commenced in Istanbul, Turkey, following Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russia. The Russian delegation is led by Putin’s aide Medinsky, while Ukraine’s Minister Omerov heads their team. Turkish Foreign Minister confirmed President Erdogan’s ongoing communication with both Putin and Zelensky. The talks occurred amidst heightened tensions, with questions…
A second round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine ended barely an hour after they began in Istanbul on Monday, Turkish officials said, a day after a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s nuclear-capable strategic bombers. The talks – the second such direct contact between the sides since 2022 – had already begun nearly…
The second round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks is set to begin in Istanbul. This comes a day after Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian airbases, reportedly destroying 40 jets. The talks are crucial for regional stability, with both nations experiencing war fatigue. Ukraine’s President Zelensky is simultaneously attending the NATO summit. The recent escalation, including an…
Russia and Ukraine are set for peace talks in Istanbul, following a proposal by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian delegation includes representatives from various fields, while Ukraine’s team comprises military intelligence personnel. Russia’s key demands include Ukraine abandoning NATO plans and addressing the rights of Russian-speaking citizens. A recent drone attack by Ukraine has…
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…
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that a major prisoner swap between the two nations has been completed in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. “A major prisoners swap was just completed between Russia and Ukraine. It will go into effect shortly. Congratulations to both sides on this negotiation. This could lead to something big???,” Trump…
US President Donald Trump had a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Trump claims that Russia and Ukraine will start ‘true talks’ following this conversation. The call lasted over two hours and five minutes, with both leaders addressing each other by their first names. Trump has informed various…
The first direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine since Moscow’s 2022 invasion concluded abruptly Friday after less than two hours, producing an agreement for a large-scale prisoner swap — but falling far short of progress toward a ceasefire. While both delegations hailed the planned exchange of 1,000 prisoners of war each as a positive…
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he may join upcoming peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey. The talks, expected to take place later this week in Istanbul, are part of efforts to establish a long-term ceasefire in the ongoing war. While addressing reporters in the White House, Trump confirmed his latest…
SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said North Korea’s involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war was justified, calling it an exercise of sovereign rights in defence of a “brother nation,” state media KCNA reported on Saturday. “Our participation in the conflict was just, and it falls within the sovereign rights of our Republic,” Kim said,…