Russia, Ukraine and Putin
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Ukrainian officials say Russia launched more than 100 drones, rejecting calls for a ceasefire as Zelenskyy says he'll "be waiting for Putin" to join him for direct talks in Turkey.
As cornered Russian despot Vladimir Putin refuses to bow to demands for a ceasefire before peace talks with Ukraine, his stalling tactics are exposed.
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Zelensky invites Pope Leo XIV to witness devastation in ‘warm’ phone call - Zelensky says he is ready to meet Putin ‘personally’ in Turkey this week for peace talks
Russia marked the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two on Friday with a major military parade that went off without any reports of Ukrainian attacks despite three years of devastating war.
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s presence at the parade gave Russian President Vladimir Putin a boost as he tries to show that he is not isolated on the global stage.