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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

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

'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

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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

Crimea is Russia’s training ground for colonisation, Kyiv envoy says

There is one topic on which Kyiv and Moscow will never agree, and yet, for both sides, this point is of the utmost importance — Crimea. Olha Kuryshko, the Ukrainian president’s permanent representative in Crimea, told Euronews that Russia implemented its 2014 techniques on all occupied territories.

Euronews

Umerov: 'Wonder' Dealmaker From Crimea Leading Ukraine Peace Talks

Rustem Umerov, who heads Ukraine's delegation at peace talks with Russia on Friday, is a skilled and pragmatic negotiator, hailed by his colleagues as a worker of diplomatic "wonders".

International Business Times

Trump says Putin meeting crucial for peace in Ukraine

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,177

These are the key events on day 1,177 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

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

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

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

German, UK defence ministers meet in Berlin to discuss ways to further support Ukraine

The European Union military chief announced that the bloc plans to double its heavy calibre ammunition delivery to Ukraine this year to better equip Kyiv in its fight against Moscow.

Euronews

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

Starmer and European leaders in talks to ramp up pressure on Putin at summit

Starmer says Putin must ‘pay the price’ for delaying peace ahead of talks with European leaders.

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The Independent UK

Pope meets with head of Greek Catholic Church in Ukraine, who invites him to Kyiv

Pope Leo XIV has met at the Vatican with the head of the Greek Catholic Church in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

War reaches Ukrainian rock band Ziferblat even at the Eurovision Song Contest

Ukraine’s musicians can’t escape war, even at the Eurovision Song Contest

The Conversation

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

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Al Jazeera

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.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

Al Jazeera

Could EU tariffs against Russia bring a ceasefire for Ukraine?

As Vladimir Putin rejects Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s proposal for a face-to-face meeting, the EU is readying penalties.

The Independent UK

Israeli strikes kill 60 in Gaza as Trump renews call for ‘freedom zone’

President removes shoes for tour of Abu Dhabi mosque and still hopes to redevelop Gaza, where half a million face starvation

Latin Times

Trump Downplays Putin Not Showing Up For Ukraine Talks: 'I Didn't Think It Was Possible If I'm Not There'

Trump downplayed Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to not show up for peace talks with Ukraine in Turkey.

The Guardian - UK

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

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