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Friedrich Merz makes big promises from Ukraine to economy in first government statement to Bundestag
The new German chancellor has pledged to recover Berlin from years of economic stagnation, deliver on “much needed” military ...
Ukraine’s allies prepare to call Putin’s bluff on peace talks in Turkey
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High-Stakes Peace Talks in Istanbul Amid Absence of Key Leaders
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are set to begin in Istanbul, despite the absence of Presidents Putin and Trump. The talks, involving key technocrats, focus on a potential 30-day ceasefire.
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Ukraine Military Situation Report | May 14
Ahead of possible ceasefire talks in Istanbul, Russia is preparing to launch a large-scale summer offensive against Ukraine.
Erdogan's global peacemaker spotlight hides tumult within Turkey
Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan has probably never held more global sway: he will host the first direct Russia-Ukraine ...
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EBRD lowers Ukraine's economic growth forecast for 2025 from 3.5% to 3.3%
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has revised its forecast for Ukraine's GDP growth in 2025, ...
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Russian drones attack Ukraine after Kremlin rejects 30-day ceasefire proposal
Ukraine's air force says Russia launched more than 100 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks.
Ukraine and allies push for 30-day ceasefire that would begin on Monday, but Putin wants direct talks
Russia's Vladimir Putin is pushing for direct talks with Ukraine as leaders of four major European countries visited Kyiv to attempt to launch peace talks.