Few Hopes for Russia-Ukraine Discussions in Turkey; Putin Will Not Be Present
Delegations from Moscow and Kiev are scheduled to meet in Istanbul on Friday, marking their first in-person discussions about the conflict in Ukraine since 2022. Despite this significant gathering, hopes for meaningful progress in ending the war are low, especially with Russian President Vladimir Putin not in attendance. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has […]
Zelenskyy dispatches team for peace discussions but claims Russia is not committed enough.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dispatched a delegation to Istanbul for peace discussions with Russia, marking the first direct talks between the two nations since March 2022. The discussions are set to commence on Friday, with Zelenskyy emphasizing that Kyiv’s priority is to push for an immediate 30-day ceasefire. During a press conference in Ankara, following a […]
Russia Attributes ‘Shifts in the Situation’ as Putin Avoids Discussions with Zelensky in Turkey
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday that Russia plans to modify its demands regarding Ukraine “for the sake of ground developments.” Putin suggested on Sunday that Russia and Ukraine should restart peace talks that had begun in 2022 but quickly faded after Russia’s full-scale invasion. Since first invading Ukraine in 2014 and acquiring Crimea, […]
Ukraine war update: Putin remains in Russia and dismisses a general rather than engaging in peace discussions
Vladimir Putin has been removed from his position as the head of the Russian army, according to a Kremlin order. General Oleg Salicov has replaced another prominent figure in the Russian military amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Saryukov, who is 70 years old, is now appointed as a delegate of Defense Minister Sergei Shuig. […]
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is traveling to the US for discussions on trade.
India-US Trade Agreement Talks Progressing Negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement between India and the United States are moving ahead, according to a senior government official. The Indian team is set to travel to Washington soon to further enhance discussions. Commerce Secretary Sunil Bhaswal confirmed that an Indian delegation will engage in talks in Washington. […]
Putin Misses Scheduled Ukraine War Discussions in Turkey, According to Kremlin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the Russian delegation sent for peace talks in Istanbul on Thursday, suggesting they were nothing but a facade after President Vladimir Putin’s absence. Zelensky expressed skepticism about the possibility of meaningful negotiations after learning that Putin would not attend. A spokesperson for Ukraine had previously indicated that Putin’s presence was […]
The true progress in U.S.–China trade discussions goes far beyond tariffs.
The US and China have recently come to an agreement that involves reducing tariffs over a 90-day period. Financial analysts have welcomed this decision, noting a subsequent recovery in stock markets. While much attention was focused on the immediate effects of these new tariffs, the more significant developments have gone largely unnoticed. In a quieter […]
Zelensky visits Turkey for discussions on peace, with Putin not attending.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Turkey on Thursday for planned peace discussions, but notably, Russian President Vladimir Putin was absent. Upon his arrival in Ankara, Zelensky criticized the Russian delegation, likening it to “Siam.” “I don’t officially know the status of the Russian representatives yet, but it appears to be staged,” Zelensky remarked. “We’re […]
Zelensky visits Turkey for peace discussions while Putin is missing
A Russian delegation has reached Istanbul for discussions with Ukraine, led by President Volodymyr Zelensky, who arrived in Ankara alongside other senior officials. This development was reported on Thursday. Notably, President Vladimir Putin did not join the Moscow delegation, as indicated by a list from the Kremlin released the previous night. The Russian team, headed […]
Trump refuses peace discussions on Russia-Ukraine in Istanbul, minimizes Putin’s absence.
Trump Skips Istanbul Talks Amid Putin’s Absence On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced that he would not attend the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, mentioning Russian President Vladimir Putin’s absence as a factor he would downplay. While advocating for a meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump cited a scheduling […]