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Roman Abramovich poisoning reports ‘very credible’, says Dominic Raab

They say his assistance makes the alleged poisoning attack on him even more “abhorent” if it happened

Evening Standard · Mar 29, 2022

Russia says it will reduce military activity near Ukraine capital

Russia says it will ‘fundamentally cut back military activity’ around Kyiv and Chernihiv after Ukraine talks.

Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2022

Russia vows to reduce ‘military activity’ around Kyiv at peace talks

Moscow’s pledge has been met with scepticism and caution from powers such as the US and UK

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022

Ukrainian TV says Ukraine-Russia talks start in Turkey without handshake

Talks between Ukraine and Russia began in Turkey on Tuesday without a handshake, Ukrainian television reported.

Reuters · Mar 29, 2022

Live updates: Turkey calls for cease-fire as talks resume

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for a cease-fire as the Russian and Ukrainian delegations resumed their talks Tuesday

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022

Erdogan: Istanbul Talks Can Pave Way for Ukraine-Russia Leaders’ Meeting

Progress in talks between Russian and Ukrainian negotiators starting in Istanbul on Tuesday would pave the way for a meeting of the countries' two leaders, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told the delegations ahead of the talks. In a televised speech to the negotiators in Istanbul, Erdogan said the time has…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 29, 2022

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 · Mar 29, 2022

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.

Reuters · Mar 29, 2022

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 · Mar 28, 2022

Iran Struck Iraq Target over Gas Talks Involving Israel

A nascent plan for Iraq's Kurdistan region to supply gas to Turkey and Europe - with Israeli help - is part of what angered Iran into striking the Kurdish capital Erbil with ballistic missiles this month, Iraqi and Turkish officials say, according to an exclusive Reuters report. The March 13…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 28, 2022