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Ukraine war: Turkey's unique role in peace negotiations

After more than a month of fighting, a fresh round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine has begun in Istanbul in the hope that progress can be made. Following weeks of fruitless talks in Belarus, negotiations were hosted by the Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who made a short opening…

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'All night' shelling throws doubt on Russia's de-escalation in Ukraine

Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of shelling a city where it had promised de-escalation, dampening hopes of any resolution to a conflict that has killed thousands and displaced millions.

AFP

Shelling 'all night' casts doubt on Russian vow to de-escalate in Ukraine

Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of shelling Chernigiv in northern Ukraine despite promising to scale back military activity around the city and the capital Kyiv after more than a month of war.

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Russian Units Suffering Big Losses Pull Out of Ukraine, Says UK Military Intelligence

Some Russian units suffering heavy losses in Ukraine had been forced to return home and to neighboring Belarus, British military intelligence said a day after Russia promised to scale down military operations around Kyiv and another city. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reacted with skepticism to the offer made by Russia…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russian pledge to scale back in Ukraine draws skepticism

Russia’s pledge to scale back some military operations in Ukraine is drawing skepticism even as the two nations return Wednesday to talks that could produce a framework for ending the war

The Independent UK

Scepticism greets Russian pledge to deescalate around Kyiv

Kyiv (AFP) - Ukraine and Western allies waited Wednesday for signs Moscow was "radically" reducing military activity around Kyiv, as promised in peace talks, with scepticism high after Washington warned Russian troops were being repositioned and not withdrawn.

AFP

Why is Abramovich playing peacemaker after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?

The presence of previously publicity-shy billionaire at talks in Istanbul has surprised many

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'Meaningful' Russia, Ukraine talks in Turkey raise hopes

Istanbul (AFP) - Russia said it would scale down fighting around two Ukrainian cities following talks with Ukraine on Tuesday and raised the possibility of a meeting between the Russian and Ukrainian presidents.

AFP

Sanctioned oligarch Abramovich seen at Russia-Ukraine talks

Sanctioned Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has been seen on the sidelines of negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow aimed at bringing to an end the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Russia to reduce attacks after 'meaningful' talks with Ukraine

Istanbul (AFP) - Russia said it would scale down fighting around two Ukrainian cities following "meaningful" talks with Ukraine on Tuesday, as officials raised the prospect of a meeting between the Russian and Ukrainian presidents.

AFP

Russia-Ukraine talks end with no cease-fire

ISTANBUL: Ukraine and Russia failed to clinch a cease-fire in talks that ended in Turkey on Tuesday, with Moscow saying it will reduce military operations in areas where its forces are being pushed back and Kyiv calling for security guarantees from members of the European Union (EU) and North Atlantic…

Bangkok Post

Russia to scale down fighting around Kyiv after 'meaningful' talks

Istanbul (AFP) - Russia said it would scale down military activity around Kyiv following "meaningful" talks in Istanbul as Ukraine's negotiators called for international guarantees for the country's security.

AFP

Ukraine crisis: Russia says it will cut back military activity near Kyiv

The Kremlin's Deputy Defence Minister made the announcement as part of peace talks in Istanbul

Liverpool Echo

Turkey says Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul mark most significant progress yet

Talks between Ukrainian and Russian negotiators in Istanbul on Tuesday marked the most significant progress in discussions to date, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said after the negotiations concluded.

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Daily Mirror

Russia to 'drastically reduce' attacks on Kyiv amid hopes of Putin and Zelensky meeting

Today's talks in Istanbul were the first face-to-face meeting between the sides since March 10 and follows more than a month of fighting

Reuters

Russia says it will sharply cut military activity near Kyiv, Chernihiv

Russia has decided to drastically cut its military activity around Kyiv and Chernihiv in Ukraine, one of its deputy defence ministers said on Tuesday, after talks between Russian and Ukrainian negotiating teams in Istanbul.

The Street

Stock Market Today-3/29: Stocks Close Higher As Russia Scales Back Military Activity Amid Peace Talks With Ukraine

Wall Street adds on to its March rally Tuesday, as peace talks between Russia and Ukraine resume in Istanbul, but worries bond market moves may cap gains later in the session.

The Independent UK

Roman Abramovich pictured at peace talks in Istanbul after ‘suspected poisoning’

The Chelsea owner experienced symptoms of poisoning following a meeting in Ukraine earlier this month.

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The Independent UK

Russia vows to reduce ‘military activity’ around Kyiv at peace talks

Moscow’s pledge has been met with scepticism and caution from powers such as the US and UK

The Guardian - UK

‘Ukrainians are not naive’: Zelenskiy voices doubt on Russian military withdrawals

President says positive signs from talks ‘do not drown out the explosions of Russian shells’ after first day of face-to-face negotiations in Istanbul

AFP

Ukraine, Russia begin talks as evacuations resume

Istanbul (AFP) - Ukrainian and Russian negotiators held face-to-face talks in Istanbul on Tuesday as Ukraine resumed evacuations from territory occupied by Russian forces and clung on in the besieged city of Mariupol.

Evening Standard

Roman Abramovich seen at Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey following suspected poisoning

Roman Abramovich is attending peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul – after reports emerged he had suffered symptoms of a suspected poisoning.

Bangkok Post

Russian, Ukrainian negotiators begin talks in Istanbul

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators began face-to-face talks in Istanbul on Tuesday, the official Turkish news agency said, with host Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urging them to "put an end to this tragedy".

Reuters

Oligarch Abramovich attending Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul -sources

Billionaire Roman Abramovich, one of the Russian oligarchs sanctioned by the West over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, is attending peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul on Tuesday, three sources said.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Erdogan: Istanbul Talks Can Pave Way for Ukraine-Russia Leaders’ Meeting

Progress in talks between Russian and Ukrainian negotiators starting in Istanbul on Tuesday would pave the way for a meeting of the countries' two leaders, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told the delegations ahead of the talks. In a televised speech to the negotiators in Istanbul, Erdogan said the time has…

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