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ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) — Russia and Ukraine are due to hold their first direct peace talks in three years Friday, gathering in Istanbul for Turkish-brokered

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  1. Al Jazeera

    Putin proposes direct Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul on May 15 (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Offer comes after European leaders called for an unconditional 30-day truce to start on Monday.

  2. The World from PRX

    Ukraine and Russia to discuss peace on Thursday (opens The World from PRX)

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    Russia launched over 100 drones at Ukraine overnight, after the expiration of a 72-hour ceasefire that both countries have accused the other of violating. After weeks of proposals to initiate peace talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered a meeting “without preconditions” in Istanbul on M…

  3. Daily Journal

    What to know about possible Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey (opens Daily Journal)

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    TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The talks have taken place in the warring capitals of Moscow and Kyiv, from Washington and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to countries across Europe. Now, all eyes are finally turning to Istanbul to seek an end to Russia’s 3-year-old, full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

  4. The Hill

    As eyes turn toward Turkey, here’s what to know about Russia-Ukraine peace talks (opens The Hill)

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    TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The talks have taken place in the warring capitals of Moscow and Kyiv, from Washington and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to countries across Europe. Now, all eyes are finally turning to Istanbul to seek an end to Russia’s 3-year-old, full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

  5. Green Field Reporter

    What to know about possible Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The talks have taken place in the warring capitals of Moscow and Kyiv, from Washington and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to countries across Europe. Now, all eyes are finally turning to Istanbul to seek an end to Russia’s 3-year-old, full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

  6. Oil Price

    Russia and Ukraine Prepare for Direct Peace Talks in Turkey (opens Oil Price)

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    Ukraine and Russia are set to engage in direct peace talks in Turkey on May 15, with key questions surrounding who will attend, what can be achieved, and who will bear responsibility if the talks fail.

  7. New York Post

    Putin skipping high-stakes Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Turkey, Kremlin says (opens New York Post)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend a high-stakes meeting in Turkey aimed at finding a way to end the three-year-long war in Ukraine.

  8. The Guardian

    Russia and Ukraine to begin first direct talks since 2022 | First Thing (opens The Guardian)

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    Putin and Zelenskyy will not meet after the Russian president refused to travel to Istanbul for talks with his Ukrainian counterpart. Plus, the fitness influencers who fake their impossibly ripped physiques

  9. The World from PRX

    Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul (opens The World from PRX)

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    Russian and Ukrainian officials are meeting on Thursday in Istanbul to discuss a potential end to the war for the first time in more than three years. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy showed up for the meeting in-person; Russian President Vladimir Putin did not.

  10. Al Jazeera

    Russia grabs a bit more of Ukraine as it heads into peace talks (opens Al Jazeera)

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    On eve of Istanbul talks, Moscow ignored a call for a 30-day ceasefire and showed signs of preparing for new offensives.

  11. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine updates: Putin to skip peace talks in Turkey – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be attending the peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow in Turkey that he proposed. Meanwhile, the EU had unveiled new sanctions targeting Russia's "shadow" fleet. DW has more.

  12. Digital Journal

    Ukraine, Russia to hold first direct talks since 2022 (opens Digital Journal)

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    War rivals Ukraine and Russia are set to go into their first direct talks in more than three years on Thursday, with Russian President Vladimir Putin not

  13. Newsweek

    Russia-Ukraine talks: Trump keeps door open to Turkey trip (opens Newsweek)

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    Russia and Ukraine are due to hold direct talks in the Turkish capital of Istanbul about ending Moscow's war with Kyiv.

  14. Newsweek

    Trump undercuts Ukraine Istanbul talks before they even start (opens Newsweek)

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    Russia and Ukraine are due to hold direct talks in Turkey.

  15. The Columbian

    Putin spurns Zelenskyy meeting but lower-level Ukraine-Russia talks are still on (opens The Columbian)

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    ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Russia and Ukraine are set to hold their first direct peace talks in three years, both countries said Thursday, but hopes for a breakthrough remained dim after Russian President

  16. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine: Zelenskyy-Putin talks should be 'next step' — Kyiv – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Brief talks between Russia and Ukraine took place in Istanbul with lower-level delegations. This was the first time the two countries held direct negotiations since the first weeks of Russia's invasion.

  17. The Daily Signal

    Russia and Ukraine Hold Direct Talks for First Time in Over 3 Years (opens The Daily Signal)

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    Delegations from Russia and Ukraine met in Istanbul, Turkey, for the first direct talks since March 2022.

  18. Newsweek

    Russia, Ukraine hold first peace talks in over 3 years: Live Updates (opens Newsweek)

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    Russia, Ukraine hold first direct peace talks in 3 years in Istanbul as Trump pushes for a ceasefire but plans to meet Putin first. Follow Newsweek

  19. WSVN Miami

    Russia and Ukraine to hold their first direct peace talks in 3 years amid low expectations - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) — Russia and Ukraine are due to hold their first direct peace talks in three years Friday, gathering in Istanbul for Turkish-brokered

  20. Breitbart News

    First Face-to-Face Ukraine-Russia Talks in Three Years Begin (opens Breitbart News)

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    Delegations from Ukraine and Russia met in Turkey on Friday for the first time since 2022, but progress appeared limited by mid-afternoon.

  21. The Guardian

    Russian and Ukrainian officials meet for first direct talks since 2022 (opens The Guardian)

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    Hopes for a meaningful breakthrough are limited as talks begin in Istanbul without Putin or Zelenskyy attending

  22. NBC News

    In a haze of confusion, Ukraine and Russia finally begin direct talks after false start (opens NBC News)

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    At Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace on Friday, as Russia and Ukraine sat down to hold their first direct peace talks since the early months of this three-year war.

  23. New York Times

    Russia and Ukraine Begin First Direct Peace Talks Since 2022 (opens New York Times)

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    Expectations are low for the discussions in Istanbul, the first direct peace negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv since early 2022.

  24. UPI

    Delayed Russia-Ukraine peace talks get underway in Turkey (opens UPI)

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    Russia-Ukraine peace talks finally got underway a day late in Instanbul with little to no expectations after U.S. President Donald Trump said a face-to-face meeting with Putin was the only way forward.

  25. The Columbian

    Russia-Ukraine peace talks end after less than 2 hours with deal to swap POWs (opens The Columbian)

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    ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) — The first direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks since the early weeks of Moscow’s 2022 invasion ended after less than two hours Friday, and while both sides agreed on a large priso

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