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Russia rejects ceasefire, calls Ukraine talks complex and nuanced
More than three years into the conflict, tens of thousands have died.

Russia’s ‘Pearl Harbour’ has left Putin’s attack plans in tatters
Moscow’s strategy of raining bombs is likely to be hampered by Kyiv’s drone strikes.

'Unproductive': Ukraine peace talks end without wider truce agreement
The meeting in Istanbul ended without a breakthrough on a wider truce in the conflict.

Ukraine-Russia attempt to end Europe's largest conflict since WWII
Officials to meet in Istanbul in attempt to end the three-year war after Kyiv strike.

Ukrainian grandmother's daring mission to rescue grandson from Russia
Olena Matviienko’s journey to find Illia crossed four international borders.

Russia to present peace terms to Ukraine at Istanbul talks
Kremlin rules out three-way meeting between Putin, Zelenskyy and Trump.

Ukraine launches massive drone attack on Russia, 296 shot down
Of those, officials say 42 drones were shot down over the Moscow region.

'Playing with fire': Trump hits out at Putin over Ukraine conflict
Trump's comments followed a record Russian drone attack on Ukraine.

Trump labels Putin 'crazy', warns of Russia’s downfall
'He’s killing a lot of people. I’m not happy about that,' says the US President.

Trump’s 2-hour call with Putin: Russia and Ukraine ceasefire talks will begin ‘immediately’
Putin said the call lasted over two hours and praised Trump's involvement.

Record drone barrage: Kyiv under siege amid high-stakes talks
Zelenskyy meets Vance in Rome after attending the Pope's inaugural mass.

Russia launches record drone attack on Ukraine, killing one
Ukraine said the 273 drone targets included the capital, Kyiv.

Trump says he will speak to Putin to end Ukraine 'bloodbath'
The recent Ukraine-Russia talks agreed on a 1000-for-1000 prisoner swap.

Russian drone attack on minibus in Ukraine kills nine civilians
Four people were also wounded in the attack, the local military administration said.

Ukraine war talks yield POW swap, but no truce
Trump has said 'nothing's going to happen' until he meets Putin face-to-face.

Ukraine and Russia set for first direct talks in three years
Zelenskyy won't attend Istanbul meeting after Putin declined face-to-face negotiations.

Russia sends low-level delegation for peace talks with Ukraine
Putin sent a lower-level team, avoiding direct talks with Zelenskyy and Trump.

Putin snubs Zelenskyy peace talks
The Russian delegation will be headed by presidential aide Medinsky in negotiations.

Why Trump's offer to join Turkey peace talks matters
Kremlin silent on who will represent Moscow at the negotiations.

Zelenskyy offers to meet Putin 'personally’ for talks in Turkey
It comes after US President Donald Trump said direct talks were needed.

Western allies demand Putin accept ceasefire or face more sanctions
Leaders visit Kyiv, demand unconditional ceasefire from Russia.