Speaking during a visit to Turkiye, Lavrov stated that the peace talks should include an "ironclad" agreement that Ukraine will not join NATO. At the same time, Russia "will not be satisfied" with the option of "peace at once,

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he’s “ready” to resign if it means bringing peace to his country, also suggesting he could step down in exchange for ascension into the NATO alliance. “If it’s about peace in Ukraine and you really want me to leave my position,

Russia is open for economic cooperation with the U.S., President Vladimir Putin' new special envoy on international economic cooperation said in response to President Donald Trump's call for "major economic development transactions with Russia".

Officials feasted on lamb and knafeh cheesecake with US representatives while Ukraine was frozen out of negotiations

While U.S. officials characterized the talks as the first step in a peace deal, the Russians are portraying them as a way to end Moscow’s isolation.

Ukrainian president also rules out US-Ukraine minerals deal if it meant repaying Washington for military aid already provided under Biden

US President Donald Trump called Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky “a dictator,” escalating a public war of words between the two leaders that started when Trump falsely accused Ukraine of starting the war with Russia.

Russia peace talks, the top Russian diplomat paid a visit to Turkey less than a week after the Ukrainian president's trip to Ankara.