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Ukraine, Russia Begin Biggest Prisoner Swap Of War

Ukraine and Russia began a major prisoner exchange Friday, which if completed would be the biggest swap since Moscow invaded more than three years ago.

International Business Times

Hundreds of Ukrainian and Russian soldiers and civilians released in biggest prisoner swap of war

Russia and Ukraine had each agreed after two hours of peace talks in Istanbul last week to swap 1,000 prisoners

Evening Standard

First part of Ukraine-Russia prisoners of war exchange completed, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine and Russia agreed to swap 1,000 prisoners of war each during face-to-face talks in Istanbul on 16 May. The first part of the largest POW exchange since Russia started its war against Ukraine took place on Friday.

Euronews

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Ukraine ‘should focus on hi-tech war of survival rather than recapturing territory’

Ex-commander says Kyiv cannot expect to retake lost ground amid efforts to reset public expectations

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s new approach to foreign diplomacy: Oval Office smackdowns

President has taken to berating foreign leaders and reporters at length, foregoing traditional press conferences

The Independent UK

Ukraine: it’s clear right now there are no serious plans for peace

When it comes to the sincerity, or otherwise, of Vladimir Putin’s apparent willingness to talk peace with Ukraine, the Russian leader has given us plenty of hints. He may insist he wants to see a deal done and an end to the killing. But his insistence that any agreement would…

The Conversation

Russia says it received Ukraine’s list of names for major prisoner swap

Russia and Ukraine are expected to each swap 1,000 prisoners of war as part of deal reached at recent talks in Istanbul.

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South Africa, US to discuss critical minerals despite tough Trump meeting

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said that South Africa has up to nine critical minerals that the United States needs, and he hopes to advance discussions on bilateral trade deals with Donald Trump in Washington.

Radio France Internationale

Russia mocks Ukraine during direct talks, raising suspicion of bad faith

Russia confirmed it still seeks to annex four regions of Ukraine, plus Crimea, and force Ukraine to be a buffer state.

Al Jazeera

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has courage. Pope Francis had it too. Why are there so many cowards?

Political cowardice, corruption and greed have eroded our social fabric. Powerful people who do what is right are in short supply, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst

The Guardian - UK

Deference And Disputes: How Leaders Get On With Trump

When foreign leaders meet with Donald Trump, they are walking a tightrope: They can be welcomed with open arms or be publicly belittled.

International Business Times

The Ambush Office: Trump's Oval Becomes Test Of Nerve For World Leaders

For world leaders an invitation to the Oval Office used to be a coveted prize.

International Business Times

Trump confronts South Africa's Ramaphosa with baseless claims of systematic killing of white farmers

Trump accused South Africa’s government, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa of not addressing what his administration believe is a genocide on white minorities in a tense meeting in the Oval Office.

Euronews

Is the deck stacked against Zelenskyy? Inside the 23 May Guardian Weekly

Poker politics over Ukraine. Plus: Should the Letby convictions be overturned?

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Al Jazeera

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.

International Business Times

Kremlin Denies Dragging Out Ukraine Peace Talks

The Kremlin on Wednesday rejected Ukrainian and European accusations that it was stalling Ukraine peace talks, saying it plans to name its conditions for a ceasefire, but declining to give a time frame.

Radio France Internationale

Europe tightens sanctions on Russia as pressure builds on Washington

European powers have forged ahead with fresh sanctions on Russia, intensifying pressure on Moscow – and on Washington – to act decisively for a credible peace agreement in Ukraine.

The Guardian - UK

Putin visits Kursk region for first time since recapturing from Ukraine – as it happened

Kremlin said the Russian president visited the region on Tuesday and met with the interim government

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Evening Standard

Joe Biden forced to deny he concealed shock prostate cancer diagnosis after Trump questioned timing of announcement

The announcement has revived questions about what health issues the former president was dealing with in the White House

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,182

These are the key events on day 1,182 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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‘I just back away’: Russia ‘got exactly what it wanted’ as Trump sides with Putin, peace talks paused

Looks like Putin got his way.

Euronews

Kyiv to consider the Vatican for Zelenskyy-Putin meeting, Foreign Minister Sybiha tells Euronews

Kyiv is interested in a direct Zelenskyy-Putin face-to-face, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in Brussels on Tuesday, confirming that the Holy See proposed to host the talks.

International Business Times

'Kyiv Should Be Ours': Russians Boosted After Putin-Trump Call

A day after Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump spoke by phone on Ukraine, showering each other with compliments, Russian home-maker Anastasia had one wish: for Moscow to finish what it started in 2022.

Al Jazeera

EU and UK pile pressure on Russia with parallel sanctions

Brussels and London acting ‘in concert’ after Trump failed to secure ceasefire promise from Putin.

Euronews

EU will move ahead with new sanctions on Russia without US

A phone call between Donald Trump and European leaders exposed America's unwillingness to move forward with sanctions against Russia.

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