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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,193

These are the key events on day 1,193 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Jun 1, 2025

Are direct talks between Russia and Ukraine likely to lead to peace?

Putin is trying to trick the world into thinking he’s open to a truce while boosting Moscow’s army, analysts say.

Al Jazeera · May 21, 2025

Kremlin cites past wars as it threatens long conflict in Ukraine

Russian peace negotiator invokes Peter the Great’s 21-year struggle to defeat Sweden, as Putin is fond of doing

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2025

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 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

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

Trump declares Ukraine peace deal won’t happen until he and Putin ‘get together’ after Turkey talks fiasco

Volodymyr Zelensky says the Russian leader’s failure to attend talks in Turkey shows he is not serious about ending Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent 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

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.

Euronews · May 15, 2025