Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. Officials Meet in Abu Dhabi for Peace Talks
In the past, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators have relied on Americans to mediate, and it was unclear how the talks would play out.
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Putin Says Russia Could Donate to ‘Board of Peace’ if U.S. Unfroze Assets
The Kremlin leader said he will discuss the possibility today with Trump administration envoys in Moscow.
Witkoff and Kushner Will Meet With Putin for Ukraine Talks
Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy, and Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, were expected in Moscow as Mr. Witkoff expressed optimism over a plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Iran Protests Quelled Since Deadly Crackdown, Residents Say
“There is massive disappointment and disillusionment,” one Tehran resident said. A human rights group acknowledged that demonstrations had been subdued since Sunday, with thousands of people detained.
Russia Knocks Out the Heat in Ukraine
The Kremlin has tried for years to freeze Ukraine into submission. This winter, its attacks have been the most devastating ever.
A Russian Videographer Reveals How Putin Shapes the Next Generation
Pavel Talankin was a school events coordinator and videographer. When Russia overhauled the curriculum to make students into patriotic soldiers, he kept his camera rolling. The footage became a film that is shortlisted for an Oscar.
Schools in Occupied Ukraine Aim to Turn Children Into Russian Nationalists
Required lessons are heavy on militarism and pro-Russian, anti-Ukrainian propaganda. Some people make an arduous escape, partly to avoid the indoctrination.
Why Putin Went Quiet When Challenged by Trump Over Venezuela
For the Russian leader, courting President Trump to secure a favorable resolution in Ukraine, and possibly more, is far more important.
With Missile Strike on Ukraine, Putin Delivers a Warning to Europe
A nuclear-capable missile fired into Ukraine near Poland sent a message to Europe days after its leaders agreed to postwar security guarantees, Russian analysts said.
What Is the Oreshnik Ballistic Missile Russia Used in a Strike on Ukraine?
The attack was just the second time that Moscow had launched the nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic weapon.