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Week of geopolitical poker over Ukraine ends with no endgame in sight

Path to peace looks as unclear as it was before European leaders’ meeting with Zelenskyy in Kyiv

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2025

Russia and Ukraine agree prisoner swap but peace talks fail to make progress

Apart from agreeing to swap 1,000 prisoners each, Moscow sticks to maximalist demands in Istanbul

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2025

Putin is testing how far he can push Trump by not turning up for Istanbul talks

Over three years after Russia invaded Ukraine, the countries are finally meeting for direct peace talks in Istanbul. Vladimir Putin will be not be attending.

The Conversation · May 16, 2025

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A senior Ukrainian official accuses Russia of making unacceptable demands at peace talks in Turkey

A senior Ukrainian official at the peace talks in Istanbul accused Moscow of introducing “unacceptable demands” that had not been previously discussed, including calls for Kyiv’s forces to withdraw from large swaths of territory they control so a complete ceas efire to be implemented

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

Russia and Ukraine hold first peace talks since 2022

The first direct talks on halting Russia's war on Ukraine in more than three years started on Friday in Istanbul, with low expectations the two sides will agree to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II.

Radio France Internationale · May 16, 2025

PM to discuss Russia sanctions with Zelensky and European leaders in Tirana

The summit comes as Ukrainian and Russian negotiators meet face-to-face for the first time in Istanbul.

Evening Standard · May 16, 2025

'Killing needs to stop,' says US top diplomat Rubio as Russia-Ukraine peace talks start but Putin snubs them

The Russian president earlier proposed direct talks with Ukraine but then rejected speaking to Volodymyr Zelensky face-to-face and stayed away from a meeting in Istanbul

Evening Standard · May 16, 2025

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Ukraine open to 'all reasonable steps' to peace as Istanbul talks with Russia kick off

Ukraine and Russia meet in Istanbul for ceasefire talks, with Zelenskyy urging Putin to engage directly. Kyiv's top priority is a 30-day ceasefire and peace efforts.

Euronews · May 16, 2025

Ukraine calls for Zelenskyy-Putin meeting as ‘next step’ after officials hold first talks since 2022 – as it happened

The head of Russia’s delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, said his side was ‘generally satisfied’ with Friday’s meeting

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2025

Ukraine war: Russia 'captures settlements' on frontline as direct talks to begin in Turkey

Zelensky accuses Moscow of sending ‘theatre prop’ negotiating team to Turkey

Evening Standard · May 16, 2025

Russia And Ukraine To Meet In Istanbul, But Expectations Low

Delegations from Moscow and Kyiv will be in Istanbul Friday for what could be their first direct meeting on the conflict in Ukraine since 2022, but the absence of Russian President Vladimir Putin leaves little hope for progress in ending the war.

International Business Times · May 16, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Putin stays home and fires a general instead of peace talks

Gen. Oleg Salyukov is the latest high-ranking military figure to be dismissed; Germany’s Merz says EU sanctions on Russia ready for Tuesday. What we know on day 1,178

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2025

Zelenskyy sends team for peace talks but says Russia ‘not serious enough’

Two sides set for first direct negotiations since March 2022 but Russia’s lower-level delegation in Istanbul seen as snub

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025

Putin dodges peace talks in Istanbul as Russia pushes for territorial concessions from Ukraine

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The Conversation · May 15, 2025

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Al Jazeera · May 15, 2025

Russia and Ukraine delegations meet for talks in Turkiye

Officials from Moscow and Kyiv have started talks, but few expect significant progress from the low-level meeting.

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

Zelensky sends defence minister to Istanbul talks but says Putin 'not serious' about peace in Ukraine

Russian President accused of ‘lack of respect’ after failing to attend the talks himself and sending low-level delegation

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025

Who are the diplomats Russia and Ukraine are sending to peace talks in Istanbul?

The delegations – not due to include Zelenskyy or Putin – are comprised of a mix of high-profile Ukrainians and lesser-known Russians

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025

First Thing: Russia and Ukraine to begin first direct talks since 2022

Putin and Zelenskyy will not meet after the Russian president refused to travel to Istanbul for talks with his Ukrainian counterpart. Plus, the fitness influencers who fake their impossibly ripped physiques

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Euronews · May 15, 2025

Ukraine to send its delegation to Istanbul talks with Russia, Zelenskyy not going

Ukraine’s president confirmed that he has agreed to send the delegation to Istanbul for a lower-level talk with Russia’s representatives, but he will not be present there himself.

Al Jazeera · May 15, 2025

Russia grabs a bit more of Ukraine as it heads into peace talks

On eve of Istanbul talks, Moscow ignored a call for a 30-day ceasefire and showed signs of preparing for new offensives.

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

Zelensky tells Putin ‘I am waiting’ ahead of crunch Russia and Ukraine ceasefire talks

Volodymyr Zelensky says he is “waiting” to see who from Russia will attend the Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul before deciding “which steps Ukraine will take.”

International Business Times · May 15, 2025

Russian Delegation, Without Putin, Arrives In Istanbul For Ukraine Talks

Putin was not included on a list of Moscow's negotiating team published by the Kremlin late Wednesday, after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky challenged him to turn up in person to the talks.

The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2025

Ukraine war: US secretary of state says ‘abundantly clear’ Trump and Putin needed for peace talks ‘breakthrough’ – as it happened

Marco Rubio says US president may need to ‘directly engage’ to determine ‘once and for all what it is the Russian side wants and whether peace is possible’

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

Putin delivers 'slap in the face' as Russian leader snubs Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul

Donald Trump tells Vladimir Putin the Ukraine war ‘has to stop’ as Kremlin sends low-level team to talks in Turkey

Al Jazeera · May 15, 2025

‘Significant step’: Russia-Ukraine talks in Turkiye – what to expect

Zelenskyy will be in Turkiye, but Putin is not on Russia’s team for the first direct Moscow-Kyiv talks since 2022.

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