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Russia's key demands in upcoming Istanbul talks: 'denazification' of Ukraine and territorial claims
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergey Ryabkov, has articulated Moscow's firm stance ahead of anticipated talks in Istanbul slated for May 15. Speaking at a press briefing, Ryabkov said that Russia intends to emphasize the "denazification of the Kyiv regime" and will push for the recognition of occupied Ukrainian territories as part of the Russian Federation.
"The issues remain unchanged... Specifically addressing the root causes of this conflict, resolving matters related to the …
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Russia reduces strikes on Ukraine ahead of Istanbul talks
Ahead of possible negotiations in Istanbul, Russia has significantly reduced its intensity of strikes on Ukraine, according to an analysis of recent reports from the Ukrainian Air Force (UAF).
In a marked change, the Russian military deployed 10 drones against Ukraine in the early hours of Tuesday, a number more than 10 times lower than the preceding two nights, as reported by the UAF. This reduction comes amidst calls from Ukraine’s European partners for Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire …
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Putin to skip Istanbul talks, Lavrov and Ushakov to represent Russia amid ceasefire tensions with Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly not planning to travel to Istanbul on Thursday, reports Gulagu.net, citing sources close to the Putin’s security. Instead, the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Kremlin advisor Yuri Ushakov are said to be preparing to head to Turkey.
According to Gulagu.net, if any (highly unlikely) personal agreement is reached with U.S. President Donald Trump, a visit by Putin could be arranged at any moment.
However, for the time being, meetings are …
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Russia insists on Istanbul talks with Ukraine before establishing long-term ceasefire
In a recent push for diplomacy, Moscow has emphasized the need for negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul before the potential establishment of a long-term ceasefire. On Sunday, May 11, Maria Zakharova, the official spokesperson for Russia's Foreign Ministry, referenced President Vladimir Putin’s overnight statement, which explicitly highlighted the “necessity of a negotiation process to address the root causes” of the war initiated by Russia against Ukraine.
Zakharova, as cited by Russia's …
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Russia launches 108 drones in coordinated overnight assault on Ukraine
In a series of coordinated attacks, Russian forces launched 108 drones targeting multiple locations across Ukraine.
Early Sunday, May 11, Ukraine's Air Defense Forces reported having intercepted 60 Shahed attack drones over the eastern, northern, southern, and central regions of the country. An additional 41 decoy drones failed to reach their targets and were lost, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
The drone launches were conducted from several Russian regions, including Bryansk, …