Russian airstrikes batter Ukraine, kill at least five

Moscow’s forces continue to bombard its neighbor in retaliation for an unprecedented Ukrainian long-range strike last week, with drone and missile strikes hitting Kharkiv and Kherson.

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Russian ballistic missile, drone attacks spark Ukrainian fury

A Russian attack involving over 400 drones and ballistic missiles hit targets across Ukraine on Friday, with four deaths reported so far.

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Ukraine, Russia to meet for peace talks in Istanbul

A large-scale drone offensive orchestrated by Ukrainian forces on Russian strategic targets on Sunday marked an assertive show of force ahead of negotiations.

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Pessimism in the air ahead of Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed that he doesn't have "high expectations" for the talks scheduled to start on Friday morning.

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NATO chief ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Russia-Ukraine peace talks

The first round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine since 2022 is set to be held in Istanbul on Thursday.

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Iran casts 'serious doubts" on US intentions ahead of Rome nuclear talks

Iran's foreign minister and chief negotiator questioned US intentions ahead of the upcoming talks in Rome, warning against 'unrealistic demands,' as he urged Washington to adhere solely to the nuclear file.

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Kurdistan Region President Barzani meets with Russian FM Lavrov

A meeting between the Kurdish and Russian delegations at the annual Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey gave rise to discussions of enhanced financial ties with Moscow and a reiteration of "bilateral wishes for expanding cooperation across various sectors."

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Erdogan tells Putin Ankara welcomes integration of SDF into Syrian military

Turkey “backs the absorption of the so-called ‘Syrian Democratic Forces' into the central administration," in Damascus.

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Iran says ‘no possibility of direct talks’ with US over nuclear issue

Iran will not hold direct talks with the US as long as Washington applies maximum pressure campaign, Iranian foreign minister said on Tuesday.

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