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Putin says peace talks with Ukraine are at dead end, goads the West

Putin, who had been ubiquitous on Russian television in the early days of the war, had largely retreated from public view since Russia's withdrawal from northern Ukraine two weeks ago

Analysis: War, economy could weaken Putin's place as leader

After 22 years in power, Putin has built a powerful phalanx of loyalists who surround him, both in the Russian military and the secret services

Boris Johnson visits Ukraine to pledge UK's unwavering support

Ukraine has defied the odds and pushed back Russian forces from the gates of Kyiv, achieving the greatest feat of arms of the 21st century, said Johnson

Russian withdrawal from Kyiv region gesture of goodwill: Kremlin

The withdrawal of Russian forces from Kyiv region is a gesture of goodwill to create favourable conditions for Russia-Ukraine talks, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told France's LCI broadcaster

Moscow hopes Kiev won't listen to 'advisers' from afar: Russian FM

Moscow hopes Kiev will follow its national interests at Russia-Ukraine peace talks, but not listen to "advisers" from afar, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

Ukraine recaptures city of Brovary near capital Kyiv, says Official

Brovary's mayor said during a televised address on Friday evening that Russian occupants have now left practically all of the Brovary district

Moscow-Kyiv talks resume as Ukraine denies hitting depot on Russian soil

Talks to stop the fighting in Ukraine resumed Friday, as another desperate attempt to rescue civilians from the shattered and encircled city of Mariupol failed

Ukraine strike on Russian territory reported as talks resume

The governor of Russia's Belgorod region said an airstrike on Russian soil by a pair of helicopter gunships caused fires and wounded two people

Ukraine expects Russian assault in east after troops pushed back near Kyiv

Ukrainian forces are preparing for new Russian attacks in the southeast region where Moscow's guns are now trained after its assault on the capital Kyiv was repelled, President Zelenskyy said

Ukraine confirms partial withdrawal of Russian troops from Kyiv, Chernihiv

Ukrainian Defense Ministry's spokesman confirmed that Russia has been withdrawing some troops from Kyiv and Chernihiv directions, in central and northern Ukraine respectively

Russia says Ukraine willing to meet core demands, but work continues

Russia's lead negotiator said on Russian television that Ukraine had said in writing it was willing to give up its ambition of joining NATO, adopt 'non-bloc' status

Russian pledge to scale down attack in Ukrainian cities draws skepticism

Russia's pledge to scale back some military operations in Ukraine drew skepticism even as the two nations planned to return Wednesday to talks that could produce a framework for ending the war

'Not a real withdrawal': Pentagon says Russian forces repositioning in Kyiv

Highlighting that Russian forces have moved away from Ukraine's Kyiv "in the last day or so," Pentagon's John Kirby said that he believes this is a "repositioning", not a "real withdrawal"

Ukraine isn't naive, says Zelenskyy as Russia pledges to scale down attack

Ukraine reacted with skepticism to Russia's promise in negotiations to scale down military operations around Kyiv and another city

Biden is skeptical on Russia scaling back operations in Ukraine's Kyiv

Biden said he wasn't yet convinced that Russia's announcement that it would scale back military operations near the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv will lead to a fundamental shift in the war

Ukraine crisis: Russia says it will scale back near Kyiv as talks progress

Russia's military said on Tuesday it would fundamentally" cut back operations near Ukraine's capital and a northern city, as talks brought a possible deal to end a grinding and brutal war into view

We are considering Russia's demand for Ukraine neutrality, says Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy said his govt is carefully considering a Russian demand of Ukrainian neutrality, a key point of contention as negotiators for both sides prepare for a fresh round of talks

Russia shifts focus to Ukraine army, tries to force Kyiv into surrendering

Russia has increasingly focused on grinding down Ukraine's military in the east in the hope of forcing Kyiv into surrendering part of the country's territory to possibly end the war.

Cryptocurrency aid for Ukraine: Innovation or just a sideshow?

Since Feb 26, when Ukrainian officials began tweeting calls for cryptocurrency donations, the Ukrainian government says it has taken in more than $60 million of its $200 million goal as of Wednesday

Chernihiv: Shelled city in north Ukraine fears becoming 'next Mariupol'

Surrounded by Russian forces and under constant bombardment, the northern city known for its eclectic monasteries has no electricity, heating or running water