UK counterterrorism police arrested the men in early May, accusing them of conducting surveillance and planning acts of violence at the behest of Iran’s regime. […]
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Putin ties resumption of Ukraine talks to prisoner swap
The Kremlin says peace negotiations will not proceed until a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange is completed. A list of cease-fire conditions is forthcoming. The Kremlin said […]
Australia condemns Russia’s 13-year sentence of citizen on mercenary charges as a “sham trial”
Canberra urged that Oscar Jenkins be treated as a prisoner of war and called for his release in coordination with Ukraine and international organizations. The […]
Shock in Sweden over the death of a diplomat under espionage investigation
The government confirmed the death of this Ministry of Foreign Affairs employee, who was still under investigation. Sweden is reeling from the news of the […]
Russia views a Putin–Trump summit as crucial for advancing peace in Ukraine
Moscow says a meeting between the Russian and U.S. presidents would be “extremely important” for resolving the conflict; Trump expresses willingness to meet Putin as […]
First session of Russia–Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul ends: Key positions revealed
Moscow demands Ukrainian troop withdrawal from annexed regions; both sides consider a 1,000-prisoner exchange and a potential Putin–Zelensky summit. After an hour and 45 minutes, […]
Russian and Ukrainian delegations to meet in Istanbul for peace talks
It will be the first direct contact between the two sides in more than three years. The delegations appointed by Russia and Ukraine will meet […]
Cuban exiles report recruitment of 20,000 Cubans by Russia
The Cuban Resistance Assembly and an Ukrainian MP accused the Cuban government of being directly involved in this plot, which has already resulted in the […]
Russia says it will “reflect” on the 30-day ceasefire proposal in Ukraine
France, Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom, supported by the United States, urged Russia to accept a “total and unconditional” cessation of hostilities starting Monday. […]
Germany will no longer disclose its arms deliveries to Ukraine
“Under my leadership, the arms debate will be removed from the public eye,” declared German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The German government will stop publishing details […]