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Talks open in Turkey as Russia says it will reduce attacks on northern Ukraine

LVIV, Ukraine — Russian and Ukrainian negotiators opened a new round of talks Tuesday to try to halt the war between their nations, with Moscow saying that it would reduce attacks on northern Ukraine in what it characterized, in part, as a gesture of goodwill.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 29, 2022

Russia to 'cut back operations' near Kyiv, government minister says

The announcement comes amid another round of peace talks between the two nations

Manchester Evening News · Mar 29, 2022

'Putin is Hitler': why we use analogies to talk about the Ukraine war, and how they can lead to peace

The war in Ukraine has produced a disorienting array of analogies. Vladimir Putin is Hitler. Volodymyr Zelensky is a Nazi. Ukraine could become like Afghanistan or Korea. Russia should accept its borders, just as post-colonial African countries did. The invasion is no different to what the west did in Iraq.…

The Conversation · Mar 29, 2022

Russia Says it Will Scale Back Near Kyiv as Talks Progress

Russia announced Tuesday it will “fundamentally" scale back military operations near Ukraine’s capital and a northern city, as talks to end the grinding war brought the outlines of a possible deal into view. Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin said the change on the battlefield was meant to increase trust at…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 29, 2022

Kremlin dismisses Abramovich poisoning claims as part of ‘information war’

Kyiv and Washington also reject suggestion Russian billionaire and Ukrainian delegates were targeted

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022

Ukraine mayor survives rocket assassination attempt because he overslept

A Russian cruise missile struck the Mykolaiv Regional State Administration building, leaving several missing and feared dead, but missed Vitaliy Kim, as he was at home asleep

Daily Mirror · Mar 29, 2022

Paresh Rawal finds connection between Will Smith's Oscar slap and the Russia-Ukraine war; says 'Comedians are in danger everywhere'

Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars provoked intense opinions online, from fans, actors and even comedians. Back home, several Bollywood stars also took to their handles to share their thoughts on the shocking moment in television history.

The Times of India · Mar 29, 2022

Biden's big mistake: Taking it back

Biden spoke from the heart, and people around the world were grateful. Only pundits and politicos were horrified

Salon · Mar 29, 2022

‘Ukrainians are not naive’: Zelenskiy voices doubt on Russian military withdrawals

President says positive signs from talks ‘do not drown out the explosions of Russian shells’ after first day of face-to-face negotiations in Istanbul

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2022

Ukraine says negotiators discuss security guarantees, ceasefire to solve humanitarian issues

Security guarantees and organising a ceasefire to resolve humanitarian problems were being discussed at talks in Turkey between Ukraine and Russia on Tuesday, an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.

Reuters · Mar 29, 2022