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Trump’s top envoys head to Kyiv for Ukraine peace talks after meeting Putin
The visit will be the first by Trump’s lead negotiators to the Ukrainian capital since the full-scale Russian invasion began in February 2022.
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Air Tanzania suspends Moscow service from September 4
Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) said the decision was reached after a routine assessment of the conditions under which the route is being operated.
Global Affairs
Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant - State media
Authorities have not said who they believe was the target, but many Muscovites will suspect a link to the war in Ukraine.
Global Affairs
Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine leaves four dead and dozens injured
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv was the main target, but other areas were also hit, with at least 83 people injured.
Global Affairs
Nineteen sentenced over deadly Moscow concert attack that killed 149
A Russian military court handed life sentences to four gunmen and 11 accomplices, while four others received terms ranging from 19 to 22 years, according to state media reports.
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MPs press Moscow on fate of Kenyans in Russian military
MP Koech told legislators that the Ministry continues to pursue information on Clinton Nyapara Mogesa and Justus Mayienda Ombati, but Russian officials have not confirmed the status of either individual.
Global Affairs
Two Moscow police officers killed in street explosion
According to Russia’s Investigative Committee, the two traffic officers had noticed the suspect and moved to detain him when an explosive device detonated. The officers succumbed to their injuries on the scene, along with another person who was nearby at the time.
Global Affairs
Russian general killed in Moscow car bombing
Russia’s Investigative Committee said Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov died on Monday morning after an explosive device planted under a car detonated.
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Kenya, Russia agree to release of nationals forcefully held in military camps
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Kenyan Mission in Moscow has been working closely with Russian authorities to identify and assist citizens who found themselves trapped in the conflict, some of whom were lured into the war through fraudulent recruitment schemes.
Global Affairs
Ukraine evacuates dozens held in Georgia, accuses Russia of 'weaponizing' deportations
The evacuees, many of whom lacked identification documents, were transported via Moldova, Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga announced. Among them was former political prisoner Andrii Kolomiyets.
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Russia, Ukraine agree on prisoner swap but fail to reach ceasefire in Istanbul talks
The meeting, held in Istanbul on Friday, lasted just over 90 minutes and was seen as a small step forward in a conflict that has caused immense destruction.
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President Putin proposes direct Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul on May 15
The offer, delivered early on Sunday, came hours after the leaders of Ukraine, France, Germany, Poland, and the United Kingdom called for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire.