Volodymyr Zelensky
Putin agrees next steps with US envoys but Kremlin says territory is key
Russia, the US, and Ukraine hold security talks in Abu Dhabi, with Moscow stressing the need to resolve territorial issues for lasting peace, despite ongoing military operations.
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Zelensky introduces new air defense system for Ukraine after major Russian strikes
Russia flies bomber planes over Baltic for first time since Ukrainian drone attacks
Russia's Wednesday flyover appeared to send a message that business was running as usual despite the Ukrainian attacks.
France approaches Renault over potential drone production for Ukraine
Earlier on Sunday, French news website Franceinfo reported the French carmaker was expected to produce drones in Ukraine.
Putin's helicopter caught in Ukrainian drone attack while visiting Kursk region - report
This comes as Russia and Ukraine exchanged 1,000 prisoners of war over the weekend.
Trump says Russia, Ukraine to begin peace talks immediately
Ceasefire negotiations are said to begin between Ukraine and Russia with aid from Trump.
Peace breakthrough unlikely as Putin declines to meet Zelensky in Turkey
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that the US didn't have high expectations for the talks, and several world leaders slammed Putin's decision to not come.
Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine after three years of war
Putin said that Russia was proposing direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul in an attempt to "eliminate the root causes of the conflict" and "to achieve the restoration of a long-term, lasting peace."
Britain prepares for direct Russian attack, updates war plans - report
UK defense officials, fearing a direct attack from Russia, began revising contingency plans to prepare the country for a potential wartime stance.
Controversial Ukrainian diplomat appointed UN envoy, prompting international criticism
Melnyk’s past defense of WWII-era nationalist leader Stepan Bandera and blunt diplomatic style continue to draw backlash from Israel, Poland, and beyond.
Ukraine says it downed Russian warplane with naval drone
This comes as Russian President Putin is trying to push for a three-day ceasefire in remembrance of the 80th anniversary of World War II's end, which many parties are saying is a farce.
Medvedev decries Trump WWII statement, says Kyiv might not survive a May 9 assault
The former russian president also added that if Kyiv struck Moscow during a Kremlin proposed ceasefire, the Ukrainian capital might not survive Moscow's assault.