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A foreign ministry source said that Turkey's top diplomat would meet with the Russian delegation again tomorrow

Turkey to hold talks with Russia, Ukraine teams

Talks in Istanbul between Turkey's top diplomat and a Russian delegation have ended with the two sides set to meet again with the Ukrainians, a foreign ministry source said.

Ukraine • 16 May

Germany intelligence said a plane crash almost occurred when an air freight parcel caught fire (Stock image)

Germany arrests three Ukrainians suspected of spying

Three Ukrainians have been arrested for their suspected involvement in the shipment of exploding parcels, German prosecutors said, after a series of fires at European courier depots pointed to suspected Russian sabotage.

World • 14 May

US President Donald Trump said he would attend the talks if Russian President Vladimir Putin showed up

Trump not attending talks as Putin not among delegation

US President Donald Trump is not going to Turkey tomorrow to join talks between Russia and Ukraine aimed ending the war, a US official has said.

Ukraine • 14 May

The Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 aircraft was hit by a Russian-made BUK surface to air missile over eastern Ukraine in 2014 leading to the deaths of 298 people

Russia responsible for downing MH17 - UN aviation body

The United Nations aviation agency has blamed Russia for the downing of a Malaysian jetliner over Ukraine in 2014, leading to the deaths of 298 people.

World • 13 May

Rescuers search an apartment following a Russian strike in Kostiantynivka, Ukraine on 8 May

Putin is serious about Ukraine peace talks, says Kremlin

The Kremlin has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin was serious about trying to find peace at talks he has proposed in Turkey, but his spokesman said he could say no more about the talks after Ukraine demanded Mr Putin attend.

Ukraine • 13 May

David Lammy welcomes Kaja Kallas ahead of the talks in London

UK hosting EU ministers for 'critical' talks on Ukraine

The UK is hosting European ministers today for "critical" talks on "repelling Russian aggression", two days after Ukraine's allies demanded that Russia accept a ceasefire.

Europe • 12 May

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine expected a full ceasefire to start tomorrow

Zelensky ready to meet Putin in Turkey on Thursday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would be ready to meet Vladimir Putin for talks in Istanbul on Thursday after US President Donald Trump told him to agree to an offer of talks with Russia immediately.

World • 12 May

US to monitor Ukraine ceasefire, says Macron

Catch up on developments after Ukraine and European leaders agreed to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire with the backing of US President Donald Trump.

Ukraine • 10 May

Russian troops march during yesterday's Victory Day parade at Red Square in Moscow

How Russia's Victory Day reflects a divided world order

Russia's Victory Day commemorations yesterday marked 80 years since the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany. More than 20 foreign leaders attended the military parade in Moscow, reflecting a group of countries loosely aligned with Russia and China, and at odds with the West.

Analysis and Comment • 11 May

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at a wreath laying ceremony in Moscow

Putin marks World War II victory with Xi at his side

Russia has marked the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II with a major military parade that went off without any reports of Ukrainian attacks despite three years of devastating war.

World • 09 May

A residential area hit by Russian drone strikes in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine yesterday [Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration/ Handout]

Ukraine reports Russian attack, calls truce a 'farce'

Ukraine has said Russia has been attacking across the front line, calling Russian President Vladimir Putin's order for a three-day truce supposed to take effect this morning a "farce".

Ukraine • 08 May

Firefighters work at the site of a separate Russian drone strike on the Barabashovo market in Kharkiv

Child among three killed in Russian strike on Ukraine

A Russian missile attack on the outskirts of the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy killed three people, including a 6-year-old child, and injured at least eight others, regional officials said.

World • 06 May

A Russian army convoy travels through central Moscow during a rehearsal for the Victory Day parade

Russia's economy: bruised by sanctions, fuelled by war

The Kremlin is gearing up to display its military power at this week's Victory Day parade, a ceremony now mirroring the state of Russia's economy: fully driven by the war in Ukraine.

Business • 05 May

Dublin-based AerCap is the world's largest aircraft lessor

AerCap gets insurance settlement for aircraft total loss

Dublin-based aircraft lessor AerCap said that it had received cash insurance settlement proceeds from insurers relating to the "total loss" of an aircraft.

Business • 01 May

The region was absorbed into the Russian Empire in the 18th century, with one of Russia's most important naval bases soon established in Sevastopol

Why is Crimea a central issue in Ukraine-Russia talks?

The United States has once again warned it may withdraw from the Russia-Ukraine peace talks, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying the US needed "concrete proposals" from both sides.

Analysis and Comment • 01 May

The aftermath of a Russian strike on Dobropillia

Russian drone strike kills two in Odesa, governor says

A Russian drone strike overnight has killed at least two people and wounded five others in a residential area of Odesa, the Ukrainian region's governor said.

Ukraine • 01 May

An excavator mines rare earth materials on Ukrainian soil on in the Zhytomyr region of Ukraine

Ukraine, US sign 'historic' minerals deal

The US and Ukraine have signed a minerals deal after a two-month delay, in what President Donald Trump's administration called a new form of US commitment to Kyiv after the end of military aid.

Ukraine • 01 May

It is the second ceasefire announcement by Vladimir Putin in quick succession, following a 30-hour Easter ceasefire that each side accused the other of violating (file image)

Putin truce proposal 'attempt at manipulation' - Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has branded a three-day truce announced by his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as an "attempt at manipulation".

Ukraine • 28 Apr

Destroyed houses in the village of Kazachya Loknya last month, which was retaken by Russia's armed forces, in the Sudzha district of the Kursk region

North Korea confirms troop deployment to Kursk region

North Korea has confirmed for the first time that it had sent troops to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine under orders from leader Kim Jong-un and that it had helped regain control of Russian territory occupied by Ukraine.

World • 28 Apr

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting in St Peter's Basilica

Trump raises Putin doubts after Zelensky talks in Rome

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky met briefly in the hush of St Peter's basilica before Pope Francis's funeral and the US President later cast doubt on whether Russian leader Vladimir Putin wants a peace deal.

Ukraine • 26 Apr

The aftermath of a Russian UAV strike on the Dnipropetrovsk region of Ukraine (Credit: State Emergency Service)

Documents show differences over US peace plan for Ukraine

Ukrainian and European officials pushed back this week against some US proposals on how to end Russia's war in Ukraine, making counterproposals on issues from territory to sanctions, according to the full texts of the proposals seen by Reuters.

Ukraine • 25 Apr

Several high-ranking Russian military figures have been assassinated since the start of the war in Ukraine

Russia says 'reasons to believe' Ukraine behind car bomb

A senior Russian military officer was killed when a car exploded in the town of Balashikha just east of Moscow, Russia's Investigative Committee has said.

Ukraine • 26 Apr

One of the attacks was on an apartment building in Kyiv

Trump tells Putin to 'STOP' after Russian attack on Kyiv

US President Donald Trump has voiced his frustration over deadly Russian missile strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv as he pushes both sides to agree to a ceasefire.

Ukraine • 24 Apr

A view of the aftermath of a Russian missile attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on 22 April

Can a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal be agreed this week?

Warnings from the Trump administration that it is prepared to walk away from brokering a ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine have pushed the Kremlin to consider direct talks with Kyiv. Can a ceasefire deal be reached this week?

Analysis and Comment • 23 Apr

Donald Trump also said he found it harder than expected to work with the Ukrainian leader

Trump says he thinks he has a deal with Zelensky, Putin

US President Donald Trump said he thinks he has a deal with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to settle the war in Ukraine.

Ukraine • 24 Apr