Drone strikes, sabotage, and long-range attacks mark sharp intensification of conflict ahead of negotiations

Two separate late-night explosions on Saturday night in Bryansk and Kursk regions leave dozens injured as Kyiv remains silent ahead of Istanbul summit push.

“Last night's attacks again show Russia bent on more suffering and the annihilation of Ukraine,” Kallas posted on X.

A deal reached during last week's talks in Istanbul, Friday’s prisoner exchange marks the largest swap of the war so far

“Of course, it is important to continue supporting Ukraine, our army, our domestic defense production, and to strengthen air defense. We are grateful for Greece’s continued readiness to help protect lives.” Zelensky stated.

-UPD- Russia and Ukraine have agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war from each side, marking a rare point of common ground amid otherwise strained negotiations in the Istanbul peace talks. Kyiv has also proposed a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, signaling a desire to elevate the dialogue to […]

A separate meeting between representatives from the United States, Ukraine, and Turkey, which is hosting the upcoming Istanbul talks between Ukraine and Russia’s delegations, has ended. The talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul are expected to begin shortly, with low expectations for a possible breakthrough. According to sources from Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]

The absence of both world leaders significantly reduces expectations for a substantial diplomatic breakthrough in the war that has raged since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022

Following a phone call on Sunday, Turkish President Erdogan welcomed Vladimir Putin’s proposal for negotiations, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaled that Kyiv remains open to talks, provided Moscow agrees to a ceasefire

Zelensky says Kyiv is open to Putin’s proposed May 15 talks, but insists a full and lasting ceasefire must come first

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis participated today in a high-level video conference on Ukraine, reiterating Greece’s full support for an immediate and unconditional 30-day ceasefire as a first step toward a lasting peace.

The leaders' video conference on Ukraine is being convened by French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

“There is no discussion of Greece supplying a Patriot system to Ukraine,” government sources reportedly told to To Vima.

The United States has reportedly withdrawn as a mediator from the Russia-Ukraine peace talks following President Putin’s refusal to sign a ceasefire agreement. The U.S. State Department announced a shift in its approach to the talks, stating that it will no longer “travel the world aimlessly” for meetings. This move marks a significant change in […]

While the minerals agreement and U.S.-led peace proposals are being negotiated separately, both are key parts of Washington’s broader approach to the conflict