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European NATO members have no idea whether US President Donald Trump is ready to be tough on Russia, the outlet claims Read Full Article at RT.com

The strike came hours after the first face-to-face talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations since the early days of the war.

A Russian drone struck a passenger bus in Ukraine's northeastern region of Sumy early on Saturday, killing nine people and injuring four. Ukrainian and Russian officials had held direct peace talks just hours earlier.

‘There can’t be a meeting without me,’ the US president says after pulling back from first direct peace talks in Putin’s absence.

Another fourpeople are injured in Ukraine's north-eastern Sumy region, local officials say.

President Donald Trump has warned that the US is prepared to impose additional sanctions on Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

Bridget Brink says the policy since the start of the Trump administration was to put pressure on the victim instead of the aggressor, Russia.

London has been behind every Western escalatory move in the Ukraine conflict, the Russian UK Embassy says Read Full Article at RT.com

The Ukraine conflict could have ended in weeks had Kiev talked to Moscow instead of listening to the West, Vladimir Medinsky has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Kremlin delegation has reportedly laughed off Kiev’s remark that Moscow intends to invade Poland in 2030 Read Full Article at RT.com

The talks lasted just over 90 minutes and there were few signs of any progress on ending the war.

A potential meeting between Zelensky and Putin was discussed, but there were few signs of significant progress towards ending the war.

Moscow and Kiev have reached a mutual understanding to continue negotiations after Istanbul talks, Hakan Fidan has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia has handed 909 bodies to Ukraine in exchange for the remains of 34 servicemen, a lawmaker has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian capital will host international talks focused on combating cyber terrorism and protecting critical information infrastructure Read Full Article at RT.com

Moscow’s delegation is satisfied with the outcome of the talks and is ready to continue contacts, Vladimir Medinsky said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian Defense Ministry has showcased interceptions of Ukraine’s ‘Baba Yaga’ bomber drones Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian and Ukrainian teams have discussed ceasefire options, a POW exchange and a potential next meeting, Moscow’s top negotiator has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia’s top diplomat has called for a collective security system in Eurasia Read Full Article at RT.com

It is “difficult to talk” about détente with NATO while it is essentially at war with Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Read Full Article at RT.com

The negotiations in Türkiye lasted around two hours Read Full Article at RT.com

Here’s how the chaos of revolution and civil war shaped Mikhail Bulgakov as one of Russia’s greatest writers Read Full Article at RT.com

The officials present, including Ukraine’s defence minister, faced each other around a U-shaped table, but the two sides are far apart in their conditions for ending the war.

A hypothetical US withdrawal from NATO would cost European members $1 trillion over 25 years, according to a British think tank Read Full Article at RT.com

The push is reportedly inspired by US Senator Lindsey Graham, who proposed slapping 500% tariffs on Russian exports Read Full Article at RT.com

Representatives of Kiev and Moscow are holding their first direct negotiations since 2022 Read Full Article at RT.com

A Latvian security agency tells people to note radio gear and provocative questions, but some signs of espionage that it cites — like fit, unkempt backpackers — could apply to hikers and tourists.

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he is ready to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as soon as it can be set up Read Full Article at RT.com

Moscow won’t be tricked into giving Kiev time to regroup, Rodion Miroshnik has said Read Full Article at RT.com

There is one topic on which Kyiv and Moscow will never agree, and yet, for both sides, this point is of the utmost importance — Crimea. Olha Kuryshko, the Ukrainian president’s permanent representative in Crimea, told Euronews that Russia implemented its 2014 techniques on all occupied territories.

Expectations are low for the talks in Istanbul, the first direct peace negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv since early 2022.

While some social media users were amused by the leaders’ moment of levity, others felt it was inappropriate in light of the MH17 tragedy.

Russia has accused France of using sanctions as blackmail Read Full Article at RT.com

Xi’s meeting highlights China’s increasing support for Myanmar’s isolated regime and indicates a strategic alignment with Russia, analysts say.

Vladimir Zelensky could sabotage peace talks with Moscow, a former Ukrainian diplomat has said Read Full Article at RT.com

One of Latvia’s military spy agencies has instructed its citizens how to spot potential infiltrators from Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump has said a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin could help resolve the Ukraine conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday he is open to a ceasefire with Russia but warned that Moscow seems “not serious” about peace talks. The post Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Open For Ceasefire But Doubts Russia’s Intentions appeared first on Worthy Christian News.

US President Donald Trump will soon meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss the Ukraine peace deal, a US official has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Ukrainian leader has refused to formally recognize any of Kiev’s former territories as part of Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine and Russia appear deadlocked over next steps in effort to end the war after President Vladimir Putin rejected a face-to-face meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in Turkey. 

The US Treasury Department has issued a new license easing restrictions on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed Gen. Oleg Salyukov as a deputy secretary of the National Security Council Read Full Article at RT.com

Marco Rubio says the "only way we’re going to have a breakthrough here is between President Trump and President Putin".

Kiev’s Western backers have claimed Moscow’s delegation to peace talks in Türkiye is not high-level enough Read Full Article at RT.com

Moscow aims to secure a lasting peace with Kiev, presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Firefighters in Ukraine’s Sumy region battled a massive blaze overnight after Russian drone strikes caused multiple fires and destroyed buildings, emergency services said on Thursday.

Vladimir Zelensky has said he wants to meet with Vladimir Putin to discuss prisoner swaps and a ceasefire Read Full Article at RT.com

US is reportedly ready to reopen military dialogue with Moscow to support Ukraine peace efforts Read Full Article at RT.com

In its annual report, Latvia’s security services said that Russian intelligence and security services pose the "main threat" to its national security.

Moscow is in a “working mood” ahead of prospective talks with Kiev, top negotiator Vladimir Medinsky has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Despite ongoing protests, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party introduced a bill that critics say will lead to a Russia-style crackdown on critics. The post Hungary’s Orbán With Russia-Style Law Launching Crackdown On Dissent appeared first on Worthy Christian News.

The top Russian diplomat ridiculed the Ukrainian leader for demanding President Vladimir Putin personally attend talks in Istanbul Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump, on a tour of the Gulf, has said there would be no movement on peace talks in the absence of a meeting between himself and Putin.

Ukraine’s president said Kyiv will consider its next steps after a meeting with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. "We all know who makes decisions in Russia," Zelenskyy added.

Kirill Dmitriev has praised the White House for bringing Russians and Ukrainians to the table in Istanbul Read Full Article at RT.com

President Trump is open to any framework that brings peace between Kiev and Moscow, the US Secretary of State has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian ship the Kruzenshtern has arrived in Mauritius, marking the anniversary of WWII victory and recalling 1975 Soviet cyclone relief Read Full Article at RT.com

Direct talks between Russia and Ukraine are set to resume in Istanbul on Thursday Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump may visit Türkiye on Friday, as Russia and Ukraine are set to restart talks in Istanbul Read Full Article at RT.com

President Vladimir V. Putin’s name was not on a list of Russian officials attending the potential talks.

A hard-line aide to the Russian president will instead lead the delegation, according to a Kremlin statement.

The Iranian government spokesperson says arrangements are being made for a visit by Russian President Putin to Tehran.

Both Zelensky and Trump had urged the Russian leader to attend, but Moscow’s team will be led by hardline aide Vladimir Medinsky.

The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin won’t attend Thursday peace talks in Istanbul despite calls from Ukraine and the United States to participate. The post Russia’s Putin Skips Peace Talks In Istanbul appeared first on Worthy Christian News.

There is cautious optimism in eastern Ukraine as talks are set to take place in Istanbul.

Vladimir Putin will not travel to Turkey and is instead sending the deputy foreign affairs and defence ministers, the head of his military intelligence, and the presidential aide, who will lead the delegation, the Kremlin announced late on Wednesday.

Representatives of Kiev and Moscow are expected to hold direct talks in Türkiye for the first time since 2022 Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian president faced pressure from Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky to travel for the talks in Istanbul on Thrusday.

US officials are reportedly set to arrive the day after expected Russia-Ukraine direct negotiations in Türkiye, Reuters has said Read Full Article at RT.com

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With ‘international order changing profoundly’, Friedrich Merz says China’s relations with Russia are an area of ‘great concern’.

And why every ceasefire attempt in the Ukraine conflict so far has collapsed Read Full Article at RT.com

Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard researcher, was detained Feb. 16 at Logan Airport after failing to declare scientific samples she carried into the U.S.

The annual ‘KazanForum’ event has attracted politicians and businessmen from a record number of countries Read Full Article at RT.com

From tactical results to strategic messaging, India’s deployment of the S-400 was as much about capability as it was about intent Read Full Article at RT.com

The men, Ukrainian nationals, were arrested in Germany and Switzerland, the state prosecutor in Berlin said. They are suspected of planning to sabotage commercial freight infrastructure.

Moscow thinks it’s winning in Ukraine and can play hardball diplomatically. Washington sees costly, incremental gains and an unrealistic negotiating position.

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said he already relayed a message from Kiev to his Russian counterpart on Victory Day Read Full Article at RT.com

American Coco Gauff defeats Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva in straight sets to march into the semi-finals of the Italian Open.

Moscow and Kiev have not held direct negotiations since meeting in Istanbul in April 2022 Read Full Article at RT.com

The accused allegedly aimed to send packages from Germany containing explosive devices to recipients in Ukraine.

International order is losing meaning – just like multipolarity Read Full Article at RT.com

Agreement energises plans for joint base, setting stage for long-term human presence on the moon.

The Burkinabe leader has highlighted deepening bilateral cooperation in education, trade, and defense Read Full Article at RT.com

The three suspects plotted to carry out arson and explosive attacks on German freight transport systems, according to federal prosecutors.

Vladimir Zelenksy claims he alone can negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine’s behalf Read Full Article at RT.com

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Grigory Melkonyants was convicted on charges of working with an “undesirable organization” in relation to his watchdog’s past affiliation with a European election monitoring group.

Russia-Tanzania trade has increased 20% since January, alongside talks on health sector partnerships and the resumption of direct flights Read Full Article at RT.com

Iran has unveiled the second phase of its banking integration with Russia.

The European powers are engaging in a massive military build-up aiming to develop Europe as a bloc that can wage aggressive imperialist wars independently of the United States.

Malaysia has a ‘moral responsibility’ to seek justice for the victims, even if it means jeopardising Russia relations, experts say.

The investigation into the downing of MH17 was deeply flawed, Russia has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The parade, the past, and the rise of a post-Western world Read Full Article at RT.com

Beijing and Moscow are crafting an interpretation of world affairs that directly challenges that of their rivals.

Ukraine’s inability to negotiate, however, makes it hard to predict if the meeting will yield results, Russia’s deputy FM has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Sergey Ordzhonikidze has told RT Moscow can’t trust Kiev to live up to its part of any agreement, and so a third-party guarantor is needed Read Full Article at RT.com

Dozens of Kursk Region residents were captured by Ukrainian forces during a cross-border incursion last year Read Full Article at RT.com

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that if President Trump attended the talks, it would put pressure Russia’s leader, Vladimir V. Putin, to meet face-to-face.