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Zelensky Offers to Meet Putin in Turkey as Trump Urges Immediate Peace Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Sunday he is prepared to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday, following a dramatic intervention from U.S. President Donald Trump urging Ukraine to agree to direct negotiations. The proposed summit, which would mark the first in-person talks between the two leaders since before Russia's 2022 invasion, comes amid intensified diplomatic pressure from the West and fresh ceasefire demands. 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Sunday he is prepared to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday, following a dramatic intervention from U.S. President Donald Trump urging Ukraine to agree to direct negotiations. The proposed summit, which would mark the first in-person talks between the two leaders since before Russia's 2022 invasion, comes amid intensified diplomatic pressure from the West and fresh ceasefire demands. -
Trump Abandons Allies, Urges Ukraine to Talk to Putin ’IMMEDIATELY' Without Ceasefire
President Donald Trump called on Ukraine to accept Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer for direct peace negotiations in Turkey this week, in a move that contradicts European allies' demand for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire before any talks commence. 
President Donald Trump called on Ukraine to accept Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer for direct peace negotiations in Turkey this week, in a move that contradicts European allies' demand for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire before any talks commence. -
Putin Offers Direct Peace Talks with Ukraine as Trump-Backed Ceasefire Looms
ussian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct negotiations with Ukraine to be held May 15 in Istanbul, signaling a potential shift in Moscow's posture after more than three years of war. The announcement came just hours after Kyiv and key European powers demanded an unconditional 30-day ceasefire and warned of "massive" new sanctions if Russia did not comply. 
ussian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct negotiations with Ukraine to be held May 15 in Istanbul, signaling a potential shift in Moscow's posture after more than three years of war. The announcement came just hours after Kyiv and key European powers demanded an unconditional 30-day ceasefire and warned of "massive" new sanctions if Russia did not comply. -
India Blames Pakistan for Violating Ceasefire; Border Tensions Flare Amid U.S.-Mediated Truce
India on Saturday accused Pakistan of violating a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States just hours after it took effect, raising the risk of renewed conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors following weeks of escalating violence in Kashmir. 
India on Saturday accused Pakistan of violating a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States just hours after it took effect, raising the risk of renewed conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors following weeks of escalating violence in Kashmir. -
Ukraine, European Leaders Back 30-Day Ceasefire to Test Putin’s Intentions as Trump Awaits Kremlin Response
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the leaders of four major European powers told President Donald Trump on Saturday that they are ready to implement a 30-day unconditional ceasefire with Russia beginning Monday, placing renewed pressure on the Kremlin to clarify its war objectives and putting Moscow in a diplomatic bind. The announcement followed a high-level meeting in Kyiv attended by the heads of state from France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Poland. 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the leaders of four major European powers told President Donald Trump on Saturday that they are ready to implement a 30-day unconditional ceasefire with Russia beginning Monday, placing renewed pressure on the Kremlin to clarify its war objectives and putting Moscow in a diplomatic bind. The announcement followed a high-level meeting in Kyiv attended by the heads of state from France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Poland. -
India and Pakistan Agree to Immediate Ceasefire After Four Days of Escalating Military Strikes
India and Pakistan agreed Saturday to a full and immediate ceasefire following four consecutive days of cross-border strikes that raised fears of wider conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations. The announcement came after overnight talks mediated by the United States and was confirmed by both governments and U.S. President Donald Trump. 
India and Pakistan agreed Saturday to a full and immediate ceasefire following four consecutive days of cross-border strikes that raised fears of wider conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations. The announcement came after overnight talks mediated by the United States and was confirmed by both governments and U.S. President Donald Trump. -
India, Pakistan Signal De-escalation After Retaliatory Missile Strikes Across Border
India and Pakistan signaled potential interest in de-escalation Saturday following the sharpest military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors in decades, with both sides trading missile strikes and drone attacks in recent days. Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Islamabad would consider halting further military action if India also ceased hostilities. 
India and Pakistan signaled potential interest in de-escalation Saturday following the sharpest military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors in decades, with both sides trading missile strikes and drone attacks in recent days. Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Islamabad would consider halting further military action if India also ceased hostilities. -
India-Pakistan Conflict Escalates: Pakistan Launches Retaliatory Strikes After Missile Attacks on Military Bases
Pakistan launched a series of retaliatory military strikes against India early Saturday, following what it described as missile attacks on three of its military bases by Indian fighter jets. The development marks the most serious escalation in hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbors in decades, pushing tensions in the region to a critical point. Pakistan launched a series of retaliatory military strikes against India early Saturday, following what it described as missile attacks on three of its military bases by Indian fighter jets. The development marks the most serious escalation in hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbors in decades, pushing tensions in the region to a critical point. -
Ukraine Arrests Two Former Soldiers Accused of Spying for Hungary in Zakarpattia
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) announced Friday it had arrested two former Ukrainian military personnel on suspicion of spying for Hungary, marking the first time Kyiv has uncovered an alleged Hungarian espionage network operating within its borders. Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) announced Friday it had arrested two former Ukrainian military personnel on suspicion of spying for Hungary, marking the first time Kyiv has uncovered an alleged Hungarian espionage network operating within its borders. -
India, Pakistan Exchange Artillery and Drone Strikes in Deadliest Border Conflict Since 1999
India and Pakistan exchanged artillery and drone fire across the disputed Kashmir border for a third consecutive day on Friday, marking the deadliest military confrontation between the nuclear-armed neighbors since the 1999 Kargil conflict. Indian authorities said Pakistani forces launched "multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along [the] entire Western Border," prompting a forceful military response. 
India and Pakistan exchanged artillery and drone fire across the disputed Kashmir border for a third consecutive day on Friday, marking the deadliest military confrontation between the nuclear-armed neighbors since the 1999 Kargil conflict. Indian authorities said Pakistani forces launched "multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along [the] entire Western Border," prompting a forceful military response.
