Russia strikes Ukraine civilian bus, 9 killed

[ad_1] At least nine people were killed and four others wounded on Saturday when a Russian drone targeted a civilian bus in Ukraine’s northern Sumy region, according to local authorities.In a statement on Telegram, the Sumy regional military administration described the incident as a “cynical attack” on civilians. “Unfortunately, as a result of a cynical […]

Zelenskyy slams Russian team as ‘dummy’ delegation in Turkey peace talks; Kremlin fires back, calls him ‘clown’

[ad_1] A Ukrainian delegation led by president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a delegation from Russia arrived in Turkey on Thursday for peace talks, as the war continues to rage three years after it began. Even as the two countries are set to sit across the table from each other, Russia on Thursday claimed it has captured […]

Zelenskyy says Ukraine open to ‘any format’ of peace talks with Russia ahead of Turkey meeting

[ad_1] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday said that his country is prepared for “any format” of peace talks with Russia, ahead of a planned meeting in Türkey on Thursday. Zelenskyy said that Kyiv’s next steps would depend on who Moscow sends to the table.“Ukraine is ready for any format of negotiations, and we are […]

EU warns Russia of fresh sanctions if it rejects truce; Moscow says ‘ultimatums unacceptable’

[ad_1] European leaders stepped up pressure on Russia to accept an unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, threatening to immediately impose a new round of punishing sanctions if the Kremlin did not change its stance by the end of Monday.“The clock is ticking – we still have 12 hours until the end of this day,” the German […]

Russia fires 100+ drones overnight on Ukraine amid ceasefire push; Zelenskyy open to talks, demands 30-day halt

[ad_1] Russia launched a massive overnight drone assault on Ukraine, firing over 100 unmanned aerial vehicles, even as international pressure mounted on Moscow to agree to a 30-day ceasefire starting Monday.According to Ukraine’s air force, the barrage began at 11:00 pm on May 11 and involved 108 Shahed drones and other UAVs, with 55 of […]

‘I will be waiting for Putin’: Zelenksyy ahead of ceasefire talks with Russia in Turkey

[ad_1] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday said he is ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Türkiye for direct peace talks.Zelenskyy expressed hope that a proposed ceasefire beginning Monday could finally bring an end to the bloodshed in the Ukraine–Russia conflict, which has now lasted almost three years.“I will be waiting for Putin,” […]

Ukraine allies set Russia 30-day ultimatum for truce

[ad_1] Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelensky visit the ‘The Wall of Remembrance of the Fallen for Ukraine’, a memorial for Ukrainian soldiers in downtown Kyiv, on Saturday (AFP photo) Kyiv’s allies pressed Russia on Saturday to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine from Monday, threatening Moscow with coordinated sanctions if it did […]

How Xi and Putin Got Closer

[ad_1] In terms of geopolitical bromances, this is it. David Pierson, a foreign correspondent for The New York Times covering China, explains how President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping, the leader of China, are closer than ever before. [ad_2] Source link

Ukraine allies set ultimatum to Russia for 30-day ceasefire | World News

[ad_1] KYIV: Kyiv’s allies pressed Russia on Saturday to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine from Monday, threatening Moscow with coordinated sanctions if it did not agree to the demand.The ultimatum came during a joint press conference in Kyiv attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the leaders of France, Germany, the UK and […]

European leaders arrive in Kyiv in show of solidarity against Russia

[ad_1] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (AP) KYIV: The leaders of France, Britain and Germany arrived in Ukraine on Saturday for talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, vowing to ratchet up pressure on Russia until it agrees a ceasefire the day after a lavish military parade in Moscow.French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and British […]