The reality is that the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, is the one who is calling the shots in peace negotiations, writes Fred Pleitgen for CNN.
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CNN: Putin’s absence in Turkiye shows he controls terms and timing of Ukraine’s peace talks
The Kremlin recently rejected a US-EU-backed 30-day ceasefire initiative, instead proposing a new round of talks in Istanbul. Zelenskyy accepted… -
Zelensky to send defence minister to Ukraine talks but says Russia ‘not serious’ about peace
Three different talks, in three Turkish cities – what’s the latestpublished at 14:56 British Summer Time
Matt Spivey
Live editorIn Turkey, the day began with expectations that delegates from Ukraine, Russia and the US would hold talks on…
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Ukraine Is a US Strategic Asset — Don’t Lose It
We’re stuck with an outdated image of Ukraine as a helpless victim draining US resources. That narrative is obsolete. After more than three years of war, Ukraine has transformed into a strategic asset that can ultimately reduce the…
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Zelenskyy sends delegation to Istanbul headed by defense minister to meet with Russian reps
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sent a delegation to Istanbul headed by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov for talks with the Russian delegation.
“I have decided to send our delegation to Istanbul now, but not everyone ……
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Zelensky to send delegation led by Umerov to Istanbul
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that he will send a Ukrainian delegation to Istanbul, headed by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, for talks with the Russian delegation.
The head of state made this statement during a press conference following negotiations…
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Is It Time to Invest in Europe?
Europe’s stocks have been terrible for investors. The MSCI Europe Index, which captures the performance of 399 mid- and large-capitalization stocks across 15 markets, returned an annual average of just 4.2% over the past 10 years. The equivalent…
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Ukrainians in Spain Establish Rotary Club for Systematic Support of Ukraine
Madrid, May 2024 – The Ukrainian diaspora in Spain, together with Spanish partners, has founded the Rotary Club Madrid Intercontinental Pasaporte(RCMIP.es). The club’s mission is to provide effective support for Ukraine, facilitate its reconstruction, and develop international…
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'Lost tourists' in the forest might be Russian spies, Latvia warns
In its annual report, Latvia’s security services said that Russian intelligence and security services pose the “main threat” to its national security.
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