Ukraine's foreign minister says Russia continues to ignore proposal for lasting ceasefire

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Monday discussed "strong steps" regarding Russia, including new sanctions, with the foreign ministers of the largest European states. Source: Sybiha on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda …

US and China Agree to 90-Day 'Pause' in Tariff War; Russia and Ukraine May Meet for Talks in Turkey

U.S. and Chinese officials say they have reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90 day pause so they can keep talking to resolve their trade disputes.    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made the announcement this morning in …

Vietnam welcomes proposal to resume direct Russia-Ukraine talks

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam welcomes Russian President V. Putin's proposal on May 11 to resume direct talks with Ukraine, Spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on May 12 in response to a reporter's question about …

Kallas accuses Russia of ‘playing games’: “There can’t be talks under fire”

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has accused Russia of “playing games” and stressed that any negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine must be preceded by a ceasefire. Kallas made this statement on Monday in London …

Top diplomats from Weimar+, U.S., Türkiye to discuss organizing Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Istanbul

Foreign ministers of the Weimar Triangle+ countries, meeting in London on Monday, are set to hold a phone call with their U.S. and Turkish counterparts to discuss organizing peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul. This was announced …

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Factbox-What happened the last time Russia and Ukraine held peace talks?

(Reuters) - Russia and Ukraine may be on the point of holding peace talks for the first time since the early weeks of the war. Here is a short guide to what was on the table back in 2022, the last time the two countries held peace talks, and why those …

Germany Threatens Sanctions if Russia Rejects 30-Day Ceasefire Starting May 12

Germany Threatens Sanctions if Russia Rejects 30-Day Ceasefire Starting May 12 The German government is preparing sanctions against Russia if it refuses to agree to a proposed 30-day ceasefire starting May 12, according to German cabinet spokesman Stefan …

Turkish FM: Russia and Ukraine should start talks ‘as soon as possible’

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Russia and Ukraine should "come together as quickly as possible" and initiate a ceasefire. “We invite the parties to come together as soon as possible and start the ceasefire,” Fidan said at a joint press …

Arson of shopping mall in Warsaw ordered by Russia: two Ukrainian citizens suspected of involvement

The Polish prosecutorʼs office has charged two Ukrainian citizens with allegedly being involved in the arson attack on the Marywilska shopping center in Warsaw on May 12, 2024, which was ordered by Russian special services. This was reported by the press …