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That denial renders peace negotiations a farce. Russian leaders have long said they’re open to peace talks, but consistently show that they mean, “We’ll accept your surrender at any point.” ...

Though the exchange is significant in its size, it is a far cry from the hopes the talks could bring about a longer-lasting peace or a temporary truce. Kyiv, which wants the West to impose tighter ...

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ISTANBUL — The first direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks since the early weeks of Moscow’s 2022 invasion ended after less than two hours Friday, and while both sides agreed on a large prisoner ...

• Peace talks: Russia and Ukraine held their first direct talks in three years, where they discussed a ceasefire and talks between the two countries’ leaders. But there were no signs of a ...