
Ukraine Opts Out of US-Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announces Ukraine’s non-participation in US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, citing lack of prior knowledge.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announces Ukraine’s non-participation in US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, citing lack of prior knowledge.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasizes China’s commitment to a fair, lasting peace agreement for the Ukraine crisis during a meeting in Munich.
The 61st Munich Security Conference highlights China’s pivotal role in a multipolar world, amidst discussions on Ukraine and global geopolitical shifts.
Russia has returned the remains of 757 slain soldiers to Ukraine, as reported by Ukrainian media on Friday, marking a significant gesture amid the ongoing conflict.
The Chinese mainland welcomes Putin and Trump talks aimed at ending Russia’s conflict with Ukraine. Plans for a face-to-face meeting are underway despite major obstacles.
Chinese mainland emphasizes dialogue and negotiation as the only viable solutions to the Ukraine crisis, expressing support for peaceful settlement efforts and enhanced communication between Russia and the US.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump held an extensive phone call discussing the Ukraine conflict and peaceful settlement, with plans for future meetings in Saudi Arabia and Moscow.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a productive call to initiate negotiations to end the Ukraine crisis, with mutual invitations to visit each other’s nations.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced Moscow’s readiness to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, emphasizing the need for broader agreements to end the ongoing conflict.
Concerns escalate in eastern and central Europe after Ukraine halts Russian gas transit, sparking fears over energy security and economic impact as winter approaches.
Gazprom has halted gas transit through Ukraine after key agreements expired and were not renewed by Ukraine. Ukraine halted transit citing “national security” concerns.
U.S. President Joe Biden announces nearly $2.5 billion in additional security assistance for Ukraine, reinforcing support amid regional tensions.
Four people were killed and five injured in Lgov, Russia’s Kursk region, after Ukrainian shelling damaged residential buildings, according to regional authorities. Ukraine has not yet responded.
Kyiv announces the return of 503 fallen Ukrainian soldiers’ bodies from Russia, highlighting the heavy human cost of the ongoing conflict.
Russia has regained control over Novoivanovka in the Kursk region after Ukrainian forces seized territory on August 6. The Russian Defense Ministry announced the successful operation on Thursday.
The U.S. Department of Defense announces $988 million in long-term military aid to Ukraine, enhancing its capabilities amid the conflict with Russia.
Russian troops have seized the villages of Pustynka and Sukhi Yaly in eastern Ukraine, as reported by TASS. Additionally, the Russian navy destroyed six Ukrainian naval drones in the Black Sea.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits Kyiv for the first time in two and a half years to hold discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
New EU leaders Antonio Costa, Kaja Kallas, and Marta Kos visit Kyiv on their first day in office, reaffirming the EU’s unwavering support for Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the massive overnight attack on Ukraine was a direct response to Kyiv’s use of U.S. ATACMS missiles on Russian territory.