Putin Says Russia Ready For Dialogue With Ukraine But Talks Must Not Aimed At ‘Imposing Unrealistic Schemes’

Putin said talks with Ukraine must not be aimed at “imposing any schemes that have nothing to do with reality” ‘Kyiv May Have…’: Putin Hints Ukraine’s Role In Moscow Terrorist Attack That Killed 139 People Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s readiness for dialogue with Ukraine was confirmed by Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. The aborted 2022 peace … Read more

Putin hails all-but-final election victory but critics made voices heard despite harsh suppression

President Vladimir Putin basked in a victory early Monday that was never in doubt, as partial election results underlined the Russian leader’s total control of the country’s political system. After facing only token challengers and harshly suppressing opposition voices, Putin was set to extend his nearly quarter-century rule for six more years. Putin, 71, hailed … Read more

Ukraine withdraws forces from eastern city of Avdiivka

Ukraine withdraws forces from eastern city of Avdiivka – CBS News Watch CBS News Russian forces raised their flag in the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka Saturday after Ukrainian troops withdrew from what had been a Ukrainian stronghold and symbol of resistance since Russia’s invasion nearly two years ago. This comes as a bipartisan foreign … Read more

Russia carries out what Ukraine calls “most massive aerial attack” of the war

Kyiv, Ukraine — Russia launched 122 missiles and a score of drones against Ukrainian targets, officials said Friday, killing at least 22 civilians across the country in what an air force official said was the biggest aerial barrage of the war. The Ukrainian air force intercepted most of the ballistic and cruise missiles and the … Read more

Zelenskyy runs into GOP resistance to more Ukraine aid

By Lisa Mascaro, Aamer Madhani and Stephen Groves | Associated Press WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told America his country was fighting for “our freedom and yours” as he made an impassioned plea Tuesday for Congress to approve more assistance to fight Russia’s invasion. But prospects for additional U.S. aid to Ukraine appeared seriously … Read more