Trump gets talks pledge but no Ukraine ceasefire from Putin
Washington – Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine would “immediately” start peace talks after he spoke with Vladimir Putin... Read more
20 May
Zelensky meets Vance as Russian drones pound Ukraine
Rome – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday, for the first time... Read more
19 May
Russia and Ukraine to meet in Istanbul, but expectations low
Istanbul – Delegations from Moscow and Kyiv are in Istanbul Friday, where they plan to hold their first direct... Read more
16 May
Russian delegation, without Putin, arrives in Istanbul for Ukraine talks
Istanbul – A Russian delegation landed in Istanbul on Thursday for the first direct peace talks with Ukraine in... Read more
15 May
Zelensky urges Trump to make Putin meeting happen
Kyiv – Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday urged US counterpart Donald Trump to help secure a meeting with... Read more
14 May
Putin and Xi rail against West as Ukraine reports truce violations
Moscow – Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping put on a display of defiance against the West in Moscow on... Read more
9 May
Putin’s order for three-day truce with Ukraine enters force
Moscow – Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order for a three-day truce with Ukraine took effect Thursday, a move the... Read more
8 May
China’s Xi heads to Moscow to beef up ‘no limits’ Putin partnership
Moscow – Chinese President Xi Jinping headed to Moscow on Wednesday for a key three-day visit including a grand... Read more
7 May
EU seeks to turn Russian gas tap off further
Strasbourg – The EU is to unveil Tuesday a keenly anticipated plan to phase out its remaining gas ties... Read more
6 May
Zelensky says does ‘not believe’ Russian truce pledge
Prague – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that he did “not believe” Russia would adhere to a three-day... Read more
5 May
