Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Russia dismissed the Vatican as a venue for peace talks with Ukraine, calling it “fantasy.” Foreign Minister Lavrov criticized the idea as uncomfortable for Orthodox nations. Meanwhile, Putin outlined ceasefire conditions, which Ukraine has firmly rejected. Moscow: Moscow has played down the idea of the Vatican being […]
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Russia and Armenia’s alliance is weakening as Moscow fails to fulfill defence commitments amid the Ukraine war. Armenia seeks arms from France, raising concerns for Russia. Armenia is frustrated with Russia’s inability to support it in regional conflicts. Moscow: Russia and its long-term former Soviet ally Armenia […]
Quick Reads Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Russian ballet maestro Yuri Grigorovich has died at 98, Bolshoi Theatre says. He served as artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet from 1964 to 1995. Grigorovich was known for ballets like Spartacus and Romeo and Juliet. Moscow: Russian ballet maestro Yuri Grigorovich, considered one of the greatest […]
Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday he wanted to negotiate an unconditional 30-day ceasefire face-to-face with Vladimir Putin at this week’s talks in Istanbul because only the Russian leader could enact such a pause. Accusing Putin of being “scared” of meeting him, Zelensky said he expected “strong sanctions” from the United States and […]
