The Kremlin is positively assessing the start of direct talks between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia in Abu Dhabi. The work of expert groups within the negotiations will continue, Russian media report,

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed restarting direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, “without preconditions," an offer that came in response to Ukraine and its allies urging Moscow to commit to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire or face ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Our proposal, which President Putin voiced, is the start of direct negotiations, without preconditions. In this situation, a ceasefire (for 30 days) is seen as a precondition," Lavrov said.

Russian and Ukrainian delegations attend talks at the Dolmabache palace, in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, May 16, 2025. (Ramil Sitdikov, Sputnik Pool Photo via AP) (CN) — For the first time in more than three years, Russian and Ukrainian officials met in ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukraine on May 15 in Turkey that he said should be aimed at bringing a durable peace, an initiative welcomed by US President Donald Trump. Putin sent thousands of troops into Ukraine in ...