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Abramovich appears at Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, who is sanctioned by the West over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, made a surprise appearance in Istanbul on Tuesday at the first direct peace talks in weeks between Russian and Ukrainian negotiators.

Reuters

Western officials urge caution over Russian vows to scale back military operations

Ukraine proposed adopting neutral status and a 15-year consultation period on the future of Russian-occupied Crimea as long as a complete ceasefire with Russian forces is agreed, negotiators said at the conclusion of peace talks in Istanbul on Tuesday. Despite Russian vows to "radically" reduce military operations near Kyiv and…

France 24

Russia pledges to reduce attack on Kyiv but U.S. warns threat not over

Russia promised on Tuesday to scale down military operations around Kyiv and another city but the United States warned the threat was not over as Ukraine proposed adopting a neutral status in a sign of progress at face-to-face negotiations.

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Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Biden cautious over Russia promise

Ukraine news from March 29: Joe Biden urges caution over Russia’s pledge to reduce military activity near Kyiv.

Al Jazeera

Abramovich and Ukrainian MP may have been poisoned this month

Russian billionaire and Rustem Umerov had symptoms consistent with poisoning earlier in March, says source

The Guardian - UK

Families 'run for safety' as huge brawl erupts in restaurant during Mother's Day meal

Cheshire Police swooped on the restaurant yesterday after a fight broke out at the Istanbul Grill in Culcheth, near Leigh at around 6.30pm - with witnesses reporting arguing, shouting and swearing

Daily Mirror

XpresSpa Plans New Locations In Istanbul

XpresSpa Group Inc (NASDAQ:XSPA) has started construction on the first of five new locations slated for New Istanbul Airport. The expansion is part of the company's go-forward plan to extend its services and products across international lines. "With the addition of New Istanbul Airport into our current portfolio, XpresSpa is now in all…

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In Istanbul and Dubai, Russians pile into property to shelter from sanctions

Wealthy Russians are pouring money into real estate in Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, seeking a financial haven in the wake of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and Western sanctions, according to many property companies.

Reuters

Ukraine and Russia likely to begin face-to-face talks on Tuesday

Officials on both sides play down hopes of major breakthrough in Istanbul ceasefire negotiations

The Guardian - UK

Evening Standard Comment: Ukraine needs help, not careless talk

The latest round of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia takes place in Istanbul today. Much like previous negotiations, they are proceeding as Moscow lays siege to Mariupol, shells population centres and amid reports of thousands of civilians being forcibly deported to Russia.

Evening Standard

Ukrainian, Russian negotiators to begin peace talks on Monday -Turkish official

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators will begin peace talks in Istanbul later on Monday, a senior Turkish official said, without elaborating.

Reuters

Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Biden defends Putin remarks

Ukraine news from March 28: Joe Biden refuses to backtrack after saying Vladimir Putin ‘cannot remain in power’.

Al Jazeera

Turkish people feel pinch as Ukraine war drives up poverty

The financial turmoil unleashed by the Ukrainian conflict is hitting Turkey harder than most, with its economy still grappling with galloping price hikes caused by last year's currency collapse.

Radio France Internationale

Turkey Defuses Mine after Russia Warns of Strays from Ukraine Ports

Turkey's military deactivated a mine on Saturday that had drifted in from the Black Sea, setting off a loud explosion north of Istanbul, days after Russia warned several of them had washed away from Ukrainian ports. Defense Minister Hulusi Akar described the object, first discovered by fishermen in the upper…

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Turkey defuses mine after Russia warns of strays from Ukraine ports

Manchester Evening News

Woman who lives over 2,500 miles from husband loses out on precious time with him due to Manchester flight delays

'The airline knew we were going to be late and the flight still took off and I lost an extra day with my husband'

The Guardian - UK

‘We can’t see the future’: Russians fleeing war seek solace in Istanbul

Life in exile is quickly acquiring its own potent anti-Putin politics

Al Jazeera

Ukrainian refugees, Russian exiles seek shelter in Turkey

Already a host to millions of Syrians, Turkey emerges as a safe haven hub amid Europe’s war.

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The Times of India

Fencer Bhavani Devi finishes 23rd in Istanbul World Cup, best show this year

NEW DELHI: India's first Olympian fencer Bhavani Devi finished 23rd out of 166 participants in the women's individual sabre event of the FIE World Cup in Istanbul.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Erdogan Opens Huge Suspension Bridge Linking Europe and Asia

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan opened a massive suspension bridge across Turkey's Dardanelles Strait on Friday, the latest in a series of major infrastructure projects which he has prioritized during his two decades in power. Connecting Turkey's European and Asian shores, the 1915 Canakkale Bridge was built by Turkish and South…

Reuters

Erdogan opens huge suspension bridge linking Europe and Asia

President Tayyip Erdogan opened a massive suspension bridge across Turkey's Dardanelles Strait on Friday, the latest in a series of major infrastructure projects which he has prioritised during his two decades in power.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Barcelona Fight Back to Reach Europa League Quarter-finals

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the winner as Barcelona fought back from a goal down to beat Galatasaray 2-1 on Thursday to book their spot in the Europa League quarter-finals, while Andriy Yarmolenko scored an extra-time winner as West Ham knocked out Sevilla. After a goalless first leg at the Camp Nou…

Liverpool Echo

Stephanie Davis sobs after getting 'new teeth' in Turkey

The former Hollyoaks star flew to Istanbul to undergo dental work and cosmetic surgery

The Guardian - UK

‘It was game over’: Russian journalists flee to Istanbul after Putin’s shutdown

Staff of independent media such as Dozhd TV are exiled abroad, wondering what to do next

The Independent UK

‘I feel shame’: Fleeing abroad after Putin’s war, Russian exiles see no future at home

Russians who fled urgently after Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and crackdown at home are unsure if they will ever return, and what their nation may look like, reports Borzou Daragahi in Istanbul

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