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US could pass more sanctions on Russia: Bloomberg

US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a new sanctions bill targeting Moscow if Russia does not make progress in ceasefire talks with Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing European officials familiar with the matter.

Weapons, military equipment from Ukraine will flood Europe: Report

A massive influx of arms and military equipment from Ukraine will hit Europe’s black markets after the conflict with Russia is over, according to a new report by the Eurasia Observatory, which tracks the conflict’s long-term impact on organized crime.

Russia tells Ukraine: Don’t listen to NATO

Kiev would have a better chance of resolving the conflict with Moscow if it resists malignant NATO influence that impedes peace efforts, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has stated.

Four Iranian men arrested on suspicion of preparing terror attack in UK freed

Four Iranian men who were detained on suspicion of preparing a terror attack in the UK have been released from custody.

Moscow to host first Russia-Arab summit in October

Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited all leaders and the secretary general of the Arab League for the first Moscow-Arab summit on October 15, Russia's news agencies reported on Saturday, citing a statement from the Kremlin.

Three Iranians in Britain charged after counter-terrorism investigation

Three men have been charged under the UK National Security Act on suspicion of assisting the Iranian foreign intelligence service.

Putin could meet Zelensky if certain agreements are reached: Kremlin

The Kremlin announced on Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin could meet Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, but only if certain deals are reached.

Trump vows sanctions on Russia if peace negotiations fail, claims Putin is ‘tired’ of war

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated he still believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to strike a deal to end the war in Ukraine, but warned that if talks fail, his administration will move forward with sanctions against Moscow.

‘Time to increase pressure’ on Putin: Zelensky, European leaders speak with Trump following Istanbul peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and several top European leaders held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday following the peace negotiations in Turkey, the Ukrainian leader announced on Telegram.

Russia, Ukraine agree to exchange 1,000 POWs from each side

Russia and Ukraine have reached an agreement in Istanbul for the exchange of prisoners of war (POWs) on a 1,000-for-1,000 basis.

US opposes Ukraine attendance at NATO summit: Report

The Unites States is against inviting Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky to the NATO summit in The Hague next month, Italy’s ANSA news agency has reported, citing anonymous diplomatic sources.

Putin, Trump to skip Ukraine’s peace negotiations in Istanbul

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have indicated they would not attend what could be the first direct peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv in three years on Thursday, with the Kremlin sending instead a group of experienced technocrats.

Kremlin says Russian delegation will be waiting for Ukrainians in Turkey

Moscow will be sending a delegation for direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on Thursday and expects Kiev to do the same, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Wednesday.

Russia likely preparing major offensive in Ukraine despite peace endeavours: FT

Russia seems to be preparing a significant offensive in Ukraine as it is moving troops toward key positions on the front, the Financial Times has reported, citing undisclosed intelligence officials in Kyiv.

EU agrees on new sanctions package targeting Russian ‘shadow fleet’

EU ambassadors have agreed on the bloc's 17th package of sanctions against Russia, primarily targeting its shadow fleet of oil tankers.

Trump should realise Putin is obstacle to peace: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated he hopes the current period of frantic diplomacy and high-stakes gambits between Russia and Ukraine will end with President Donald Trump understanding that President Vladimir Putin is the real obstacle to a peace deal.

Rights groups urge UK to end all arms sales to Israel as court case begins

Rights groups and charities gathered outside the Royal Courts of Justice to support a legal challenge against the UK government's continuing export of F-35 jet parts for use by Tel Aviv.

Zelensky will only meet with Putin in Turkey, lower-level talks pointless: Aide

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would not meet any other Russian official apart from President Vladimir Putin in Istanbul this week, presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak has stated, explaining that talks with lower-level representatives would be pointless.

Trump considering attending Ukraine-Russia negotiations in Turkey

US President Donald Trump has stated he is open to attending the potential peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey on Thursday, as Washington ramps up pressure on Moscow and Kyiv to bring an end to the three-year conflict.

Kremlin: Iran-Russia relations are win-win

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has described Iran-Russia relations as a "win-win partnership," praising the outcomes of the 18th Joint Economic Commission held recently in Moscow.

Armenia says there will be no war with Azerbaijan despite ‘provocations’

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has stated that there will be no war between Yerevan and Baku, despite what he described as internal and external "provocations", without providing any further details about potential threats.

Zelensky says ready to meet Putin in Turkey on Thursday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated he is ready to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Turkey on May 15.

New Pope urges Gaza ceasefire in first Sunday message

Pope Leo XIV called for genuine peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff.

US to continue working with Russia, Ukraine to end war: Trump

United States "will continue to work with both sides" to end Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, US President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Sunday.

Ukraine ‘ready to meet’ Russia for negotiations after full, lasting ceasefire: Zelensky

Kyiv expects Russia to confirm a full and lasting ceasefire starting May 12, declaring its readiness to begin talks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stressed in a statement.

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