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Russia to 'drastically reduce' attacks on Kyiv amid hopes of Putin and Zelensky meeting

Today's talks in Istanbul were the first face-to-face meeting between the sides since March 10 and follows more than a month of fighting

Daily Mirror

Russia says it will sharply cut military activity near Kyiv, Chernihiv

Russia has decided to drastically cut its military activity around Kyiv and Chernihiv in Ukraine, one of its deputy defence ministers said on Tuesday, after talks between Russian and Ukrainian negotiating teams in Istanbul.

Reuters

Roman Abramovich pictured at peace talks in Istanbul after ‘suspected poisoning’

The Chelsea owner experienced symptoms of poisoning following a meeting in Ukraine earlier this month.

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Russia vows to reduce ‘military activity’ around Kyiv at peace talks

Moscow’s pledge has been met with scepticism and caution from powers such as the US and UK

The Independent UK

‘Ukrainians are not naive’: Zelenskiy voices doubt on Russian military withdrawals

President says positive signs from talks ‘do not drown out the explosions of Russian shells’ after first day of face-to-face negotiations in Istanbul

The Guardian - UK

Roman Abramovich seen at Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey following suspected poisoning

Roman Abramovich is attending peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul – after reports emerged he had suffered symptoms of a suspected poisoning.

Evening Standard

Russian, Ukrainian negotiators begin talks in Istanbul

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators began face-to-face talks in Istanbul on Tuesday, the official Turkish news agency said, with host Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urging them to "put an end to this tragedy".

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Oligarch Abramovich attending Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul -sources

Billionaire Roman Abramovich, one of the Russian oligarchs sanctioned by the West over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, is attending peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul on Tuesday, three sources said.

Reuters

Erdogan: Istanbul Talks Can Pave Way for Ukraine-Russia Leaders’ Meeting

Progress in talks between Russian and Ukrainian negotiators starting in Istanbul on Tuesday would pave the way for a meeting of the countries' two leaders, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told the delegations ahead of the talks. In a televised speech to the negotiators in Istanbul, Erdogan said the time has…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Abramovich poisoning claim ‘worrying’, says government minister

Warning to negotiators not to eat or drink anything during Istanbul talks

The Independent UK

Abramovich appears at Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, who is sanctioned by the West over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, made a surprise appearance in Istanbul on Tuesday at the first direct peace talks in weeks between Russian and Ukrainian negotiators.

Reuters

Western officials urge caution over Russian vows to scale back military operations

Ukraine proposed adopting neutral status and a 15-year consultation period on the future of Russian-occupied Crimea as long as a complete ceasefire with Russian forces is agreed, negotiators said at the conclusion of peace talks in Istanbul on Tuesday. Despite Russian vows to "radically" reduce military operations near Kyiv and…

France 24

Russia pledges to reduce attack on Kyiv but U.S. warns threat not over

Russia promised on Tuesday to scale down military operations around Kyiv and another city but the United States warned the threat was not over as Ukraine proposed adopting a neutral status in a sign of progress at face-to-face negotiations.

Reuters

Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Biden cautious over Russia promise

Ukraine news from March 29: Joe Biden urges caution over Russia’s pledge to reduce military activity near Kyiv.

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The Guardian - UK

Abramovich and Ukrainian MP may have been poisoned this month

Russian billionaire and Rustem Umerov had symptoms consistent with poisoning earlier in March, says source

Daily Mirror

Families 'run for safety' as huge brawl erupts in restaurant during Mother's Day meal

Cheshire Police swooped on the restaurant yesterday after a fight broke out at the Istanbul Grill in Culcheth, near Leigh at around 6.30pm - with witnesses reporting arguing, shouting and swearing

Benzinga

XpresSpa Plans New Locations In Istanbul

XpresSpa Group Inc (NASDAQ:XSPA) has started construction on the first of five new locations slated for New Istanbul Airport. The expansion is part of the company's go-forward plan to extend its services and products across international lines. "With the addition of New Istanbul Airport into our current portfolio, XpresSpa is now in all…

Reuters

In Istanbul and Dubai, Russians pile into property to shelter from sanctions

Wealthy Russians are pouring money into real estate in Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, seeking a financial haven in the wake of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and Western sanctions, according to many property companies.

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The Guardian - UK

Ukraine and Russia likely to begin face-to-face talks on Tuesday

Officials on both sides play down hopes of major breakthrough in Istanbul ceasefire negotiations

Evening Standard

Evening Standard Comment: Ukraine needs help, not careless talk

The latest round of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia takes place in Istanbul today. Much like previous negotiations, they are proceeding as Moscow lays siege to Mariupol, shells population centres and amid reports of thousands of civilians being forcibly deported to Russia.

Reuters

Ukrainian, Russian negotiators to begin peace talks on Monday -Turkish official

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators will begin peace talks in Istanbul later on Monday, a senior Turkish official said, without elaborating.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Biden defends Putin remarks

Ukraine news from March 28: Joe Biden refuses to backtrack after saying Vladimir Putin ‘cannot remain in power’.

Radio France Internationale

Turkish people feel pinch as Ukraine war drives up poverty

The financial turmoil unleashed by the Ukrainian conflict is hitting Turkey harder than most, with its economy still grappling with galloping price hikes caused by last year's currency collapse.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkey Defuses Mine after Russia Warns of Strays from Ukraine Ports

Turkey's military deactivated a mine on Saturday that had drifted in from the Black Sea, setting off a loud explosion north of Istanbul, days after Russia warned several of them had washed away from Ukrainian ports. Defense Minister Hulusi Akar described the object, first discovered by fishermen in the upper…

Reuters

Turkey defuses mine after Russia warns of strays from Ukraine ports

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