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Vladimir Putin's 25-year vice-like grip on Russia ends if he accedes to peace talks with Ukraine, experts say. The despot faces mutiny on all fronts at home - notably his army and the rise of "armed" opposition - with acceding to a ceasefire seen as a show of ultimate weakness.
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RBC Ukraine on MSNEU set to target Kremlin’s wallet: Future depends on Putin and Istanbul negotiationsThe EU is preparing new large-scale sanctions against Russia, targeting its oil and financial systems. Their implementation will depend on the results of potential negotiations in Türkiye and the position of Russian President Vladimir Putin,
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CNN on MSNPutin says Russia ready for ‘direct talks’ with Ukraine as US and European leaders press for a ceasefireRussian President Vladimir Putin has proposed holding “direct talks” with Ukraine on Thursday in Istanbul, as European leaders and the United States attempt to put pressure on Moscow to agree to a 30-day ceasefire in order to bring an end to the three-year conflict.
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The New Voice of Ukraine on MSNKremlin accuses Europe of siding with Ukraine in peace processKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov accused European countries of taking a “pro-war” stance, saying their approach to the conflict in Ukraine was aimed at prolonging the war. Peskov criticized Europe’s position as “unbalanced,
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RBC Ukraine on MSN'This will be final point': Zelenskyy warns of consequences if Putin refuses Istanbul meetingThe Istanbul meeting will be decisive in determining a ceasefire: if it does not take place, it will signal that Russia is not interested in ending the war. In that case, the West must act decisively and impose the strongest possible sanctions package,
Kyiv has backed a U.S. proposal made in April for a 30-day ceasefire, which has been rejected by Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
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The New Voice of Ukraine on MSNTrump throws wrench in Europe’s plan to pressure MoscowAccording to unnamed European diplomats, Trump’s involvement has shifted the dynamics of potential peace negotiations. Suddenly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy felt compelled to accept Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s invitation to negotiate in Istanbul on May 15,
European leaders are prepared to wait for a possible meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Istanbul, Türkiye, on Thursday, May 15, before urging the United States to announce new sanctions on Moscow.