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Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Set for Istanbul Despite Ongoing Disagreements
Addressing journalists at the Ukrainian embassy in Ankara following talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday, Zelensky said that Ukraine will be represented at the Istanbul talks.
Putin to Miss Ukraine Peace Talks in Turkey; Kremlin Aide to Head Russian Delegation
The talks could have been the first face-to-face encounter between Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, since Russia began its large-scale invasion in 2022.
Xi Jinping Compares 'US Hegemony' to 'Fascist Forces' Before Meeting with Putin
But this narrative is tested once more as President Xi Jinping makes a trip to Moscow for negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who will roll out the red carpet for Xi as "main guest" at a military parade this week marking the 80th anniversary of Soviet Russia's triumph over Nazi Germany in World War II.
Putin Calls PM Modi, Pledges Russia’s Full Backing in India’s Anti-Terror Efforts
Putin, in the call, conveyed his deepest condolences for the loss of lives in the attack and reiterated that those who were behind the heinous act, as well as their sympathizers, should be brought to justice.
Pakistani Envoy Urges Russian Mediation to Ease Tensions with India
Islamabad's ambassador in Moscow, Mohammad Khalid Jamali, has formally appealed to Russia for help in lessening hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
Zelenskyy Declines to Assure Safety of Putin’s Foreign Guests at Red Square Parade
He also issued a stern warning to foreign leaders who are planning to attend the May 9 military parade on Red Square, emphasizing that Ukraine cannot guarantee their safety while they are in Russia.
Russia Declares Emergency in Novorossiysk Following Ukrainian Strike
Novorossiysk Mayor Andrey Kravchenko said some apartment buildings, such as those in the Aurora Residential Complex and on Suvorovskaya Street, were damaged. Emergency responders have been sent in, and officials are setting up temporary housing for displaced residents if necessary.
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