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Kremlin Says It’s Waiting for More Details About U.S. Peace Plan After Geneva Talks

U.S., Ukrainian and European officials have been hammering out the details of a peace framework after a 28-point U.S. plan leaked last week.

Lithuania Jails Ukrainian for Carrying Out Arson Attack Blamed on Russia

Prosecutors said Danylo Bardadym had acted "in the interest of a foreign military intelligence service" and that Russia had been "aware" of his plans.

Putin to Visit Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday

Putin will be accompanied by cabinet ministers and business figures, including billionaire Roman Abramovich, Kremlin officials said.

Ozon Denies Central Bank’s Claim That Marketplace Discounts Distort Competition

Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina reportedly proposed banning online marketplaces from offering discounts to customers who pay for goods using their...

British Navy Intercepts Russian Warships in English Channel

The interception reportedly happened sometime in the past two weeks as the ships traveled west through the Dover Strait.

FSB Agents Shoot and Kill 2 Alleged Railroad Saboteurs in Siberia’s Altai Region

The security agency claimed the two men had been recruited online to place a so-called derailing device along a stretch of train tracks.

Ukraine Says New Draft of U.S. Plan Reflects Its ‘Key Priorities’

President Volodymyr Zelensky also indicated that some Ukrainian talking points may be included in the proposal agreement.

Trump Blasts Ukraine for ‘Zero Gratitude’ to U.S. as Talks Start

Trump’s shot at Ukraine and U.S. allies reflected the Republican’s annoyance over the war, which Russia began.

Released St. Petersburg Street Musician Reportedly Flees Russia

Authorities in St. Petersburg released street musicians Diana Loginova and Alexander Orlov after a month in custody, local outlet Fontanka reported Sunday...

European Officials Express Doubt Over Trump Peace Plan

European officials said there were “major flaws” in the deal and stressed the need for any settlement to be “positive.”

Rubio in Geneva for Talks on Ukraine Peace Plan

Rubio reportedly told a group of U.S. Senators that the proposal was a Russian “wish list,” potentially throwing a wrench into the talks.

Ukraine, U.S. to Start Talks in Switzerland on Trump's Plan to End War

Zelensky was also holding phone calls with European counterparts, as he promised to work around the clock to ensure the final peace agreement protects...

Belarus Pardons 31 Ukrainians Under Lukashenko-Trump Pact

In exchange, Washington partly lifted sanctions on Belarus' state carrier Belavia, allowing it to service and buy parts for its fleet, which includes Boeing...

Trump Says Zelensky 'Will Have to Like' Ukraine Peace Plan Ahead of Nov. 27 Deadline

The U.S. leader urged Ukraine to accept his administration's plan aimed at ending the war with Russia by ceding territory.

Ukraine Risks Losing Dignity or U.S. Support, Zelensky Says

The Ukrainian president said he would present "arguments" and "alternatives" to the 28-point proposal drafted by the Trump administration.

Russia’s Central Bank Plans Firearms Training for Employees

A tender posted this week shows the bank contracting for shooting lessons with automatic weapons at licensed ranges in or near Moscow.

Putin Says U.S. Plan Could 'Lay Foundation' for Ukraine Peace Deal

He also threatened to seize more Ukrainian territory if Kyiv rejects the proposal.

Balalaika Instructor Arrested in Yekaterinburg for Allegedly Trying to Suffocate Children

Artyom Vaganov reportedly invited children aged 10 to 15 to his apartment and offered them money to let him place plastic bags over their heads.

Shuttered Airports Ready to Reopen After Military Approval, Rosaviatsia Says

Flights at 11 airports across southern and central Russia were suspended in February 2022 following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Three have since...

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