Russian and US diplomats discuss normalizing embassy operations at Istanbul talks
Russian and U.S. diplomats are holding talks in Istanbul to discuss ways to normalize the operation of their respective embassies.
Putin says Europe is needed in Ukraine talks, but suggests deal still distant
Europe's participation in Ukraine peace talks will be needed eventually but Moscow first wants to build trust with Washington, President Vladimir Putin said on Monday, while suggesting that a deal to end the conflict may still be far off.
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Riyadh Talks: US-Russia Diplomacy Begins Without Ukraine at the Table
Russia-US talks set for Thursday in Turkey, US says Ukraine not on agenda
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Russia and US agree to work toward ending Ukraine war in a remarkable diplomatic shift
The meeting is meant to pave the way for a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky willing to step down in exchange for peace; Russia launches largest drone attack since start of full-scale invasion
President Volodymyr Zelensky is ready to step down as president if it means “peace for Ukraine,” he said during the Ukraine: Year 2025 forum in Kyiv on Feb. 23. Talks about elections in Ukraine have amplified in recent months despite martial law prohibiting them.
US offers UN resolution on war in Ukraine that’s far short of rival European statement
The United States has proposed a draft resolution for the U.N. General Assembly that stops far short of a competing European-backed statement demanding an immediate withdrawal of all of Moscow’s forces from Ukraine.