Peace talks or war? Russia may choose both to avoid Western sanctions
Sergey Lavrov pulled back the curtain on Russia's twisted diplomatic strategy: keep talking and keep fighting,
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Russia sent fighter jets to protect its “shadow oil” tanker—and that tells us everything about sanctions
Russia ignored Ukraine's ceasefire and now it's defending oil tankers with warplanes.
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.
US warns Russia: Ceasefire or face sanctions on central bank, oil export fleet
Western powers eye tough economic penalties for Moscow.
Putin’s refusal to attend Turkiye talks to prove Russia never wanted peace, says Zelenskyy
Ukraine has orchestrated a diplomatic checkmate—if Putin fails to appear in Turkiye on 15 May, Western allies are ready to unleash unprecedented sanctions on Russia.
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.
After condemning Russian aggression, Pope Leo XIV may make Ukraine one of his first foreign visits
Earlier, Leo XIV said the world was experiencing a “third world war in pieces" and that he carried “the sufferings of the beloved Ukrainian people” in his heart.
“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 acquires European and Chinese machine tools worth $ 18 billion to sustain war production
European manufacturers' subsidiaries in Turkiye and Asia help Russia maintain weapons production capability despite sanctions targeting critical machine tools.
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.
European parts still reaching Russian ships despite sanctions, BBC finds
BBC investigation exposes shipments of parts for anti-sabotage boats and border patrol ships used by Russian military and security forces.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 907: Ukraine plans to establish a buffer zone on Russian territory, Zelenskyy confirms
Meanwhile, Belarus says it has moved a significant portion of its military forces to the Ukrainian border, citing security concerns.
Ceasefire means 25% of Ukraine would remain under Russian occupation, says Ukrainian ambassador
The diplomat stressed that true peace requires the withdrawal of Russian forces and highlights the importance of Ukraine's NATO and EU aspirations.