Russia and Ukraine agree to largest-ever prisoner swap—but peace talks in Istanbul stall over Putin’s “outrageous” demands
1,000 prisoners each—but no ceasefire.
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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1176: Western sanctions stall despite Russia’s dismissal of ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin refused to attend peace talks in Istanbul today, sending instead the same delegation that demanded Ukraine's surrender in 2022.
Russia shrugs off $150 billion sanctions loss, while West hesitates on promised new measures despite ceasefire rejection
Russia remains the most heavily sanctioned country in the world, yet it still retains the ability to fund the war in Ukraine.
CNN: Putin’s absence in Turkiye shows he controls terms and timing of Ukraine’s peace talks
The Kremlim has confirmed that the Russian ruler will not attend the Istanbul peace talks he himself proposed, signaling Moscow’s control over the negotiations.
WP: Russia may stretch peace negotiations through summer
Meanwhile, Moscow is recruiting 50,000 monthly.
Sumy declares day of mourning as Russia ignores Western ceasefire ultimatum
Four people have been killed in Russian attack in Sumy Oblast since the day, when EU-US-backed ceasefire should have stopped Moscow's strikes and fighting.
Kremlin: Putin will not attend peace talks in Istanbul
Russian President Vladimir Putin has refused to attend peace talks in Turkiye, despite President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s public call for direct negotiations.
Moscow dispatches 2022 failed talks team to Istanbul as Zelenskyy arrives to Turkiye without Putin
The return of Vladimir Medinsky, who previously demanded Ukraine's de facto surrender and denied Bucha atrocities, signals Moscow's unwillingness to compromise despite mounting international pressure and Turkey's mediation efforts.
Trump obeys Putin all the time, says top Swedish economist
As Zelenskyy waits in Turkiye for peace talks that Putin seems determined to avoid, Swedish economist Anders Åslund offers a simple explanation: the Russian ruler prefers negotiating with people he can manipulate.
US warns Russia: Ceasefire or face sanctions on central bank, oil export fleet
Western powers eye tough economic penalties for Moscow.
Kremlin: Putin to announce who will go to Ukraine peace talks when he deems it necessary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he’s ready to meet Vladimir Putin in Istanbul on 15 May to negotiate a ceasefire. But the Kremlin has yet to confirm the participation of any Russian delegate — dragging its feet while Russian forces continue shelling Ukraine.
“No talks under drones”: Europe must be part of peace talks in Istanbul but only after ceasefire in Ukraine, says French foreign minister
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that Europe must participate in peace talks between Ukraine and Russia on 15 May in Istanbul.
Putin ignores ceasefire proposal, demands Ukraine return to talks where he wanted his close ally in power
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys sharply criticized Putin's response to the proposed 30-day ceasefire, accusing him of escalating terror instead of pursuing dialogue and called for tightening of sanctions.
Russia demanded to cut Ukrainian army to 50,000 and install pro-Moscow leader in 2022 peace talks, Zelenskyy says
Zelenskyy reveals Russia's 2022 Istanbul peace demands included installing pro-Moscow leader, reducing Ukraine's army to 50,000, and surrendering long-range weapons capabilities.
Türkiye ratifies free trade agreement with Ukraine
Türkiye has ratified the Free Trade Agreement with Ukraine, according to Hurriyet Daily News. The deal signed between…