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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as promised in peace talks, with scepticism high after Washington warned Russian troops were being repositioned and not withdrawn.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

The Guardian - UK

'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.

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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.

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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.

Reuters

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

Daily Mirror

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.

Reuters

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 Street

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.

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

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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".

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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…

The Independent UK

Abramovich poisoning claim ‘worrying’, says government minister

Warning to negotiators not to eat or drink anything during Istanbul talks

Reuters

Abramovich appears at Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, who is sanctioned by the West over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, made a surprise appearance in Istanbul on Tuesday at the first direct peace talks in weeks between Russian and Ukrainian negotiators.

France 24

Western officials urge caution over Russian vows to scale back military operations

Ukraine proposed adopting neutral status and a 15-year consultation period on the future of Russian-occupied Crimea as long as a complete ceasefire with Russian forces is agreed, negotiators said at the conclusion of peace talks in Istanbul on Tuesday. Despite Russian vows to "radically" reduce military operations near Kyiv and…

AFP

Ukraine retakes Kyiv suburb, as talks resume under shadow

Kyiv (AFP) - Ukrainian forces recaptured a key Kyiv suburb and desperately clung onto control of the besieged city of Mariupol, as negotiators prepared to meet Russian counterparts for face-to-face talks in Istanbul Tuesday.

Reuters

Russia pledges to reduce attack on Kyiv but U.S. warns threat not over

Russia promised on Tuesday to scale down military operations around Kyiv and another city but the United States warned the threat was not over as Ukraine proposed adopting a neutral status in a sign of progress at face-to-face negotiations.

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