Russia gearing up for big offensive in Ukraine
Zelenskyy announces Erdoğan meeting in Ankara, vows to pursue Putin talks regardless of location
Trump set to attend Istanbul talks only if Putin shows up
Putin’s no-show in Istanbul would seal his rejection of peace — Yermak
Peskov says Kremlin is ‘preparing’ for Istanbul talks — but Putin’s role remains unclear
Witkoff defends meetings with Putin, says he must speak to all sides
Trump throws wrench in Europe’s plan to pressure Moscow
Zelenskyy urges Trump to attend Istanbul talks with Putin
Macron gives Russia deadline for Ukraine ceasefire
Yermak says Ukraine willing to negotiate only with Putin, not other Russian officials
Putin pushes ‘Istanbul protocols’ to mask Russia’s military failures — ISW
Macron wakes Trump at 6 a.m. with Zelenskyy’s approval of ceasefire offer
Ukraine backs Trump’s ceasefire push, ready for direct talks with Russia — Markarova
Europe prepared to join peace talks after Ukraine ceasefire — French FM Barrot
Putin offers to resume Ukraine talks in Istanbul
EU backs proposal for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine
White House sees Putin as obstacle to Ukraine ceasefire
Polish president calls for harsher US sanctions on Russia
UK and France call on Russia to commit to 30-day ceasefire
Ukraine buys time with minerals deal, keeps Trump in peace talks