The Russian rouble strengthened slightly against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, trading at 78.80 per dollar by 08:15 GMT. This marks a recovery from previous declines caused by Ukraine’s attacks on Russian air bases and uncertainties surrounding peace talks in Istanbul. The recent uptick follows a significant rally earlier in the year, where the rouble […]
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Russia awaits Ukraine’s reply on Istanbul peace talks as fighting escalates
Russia announced Thursday it is still waiting for Ukraine’s response on attending peace talks in Istanbul scheduled for June 2. The Kremlin wants to present a formal “memorandum” during the meeting, outlining its terms for a potential long-term settlement of the war that began in February 2022. However, Ukraine has refused to attend unless it […]
Zelensky slams Russia’s ‘dummy delegation’ in peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of sending a “dummy delegation” to peace talks in Istanbul, after President Vladimir Putin failed to attend. Zelensky described the Russian negotiators as low-ranking officials, questioning their mandate and authority to make decisions. The Ukrainian leader expressed his concerns to reporters in Ankara, where he arrived ahead of […]