Ukraine and Russia hold peace talks after a weekend of dramatic escalation in fighting
Officials from Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul on Monday failed to reach a ceasefire but agreed to exchange more prisoners.
Peace talks
Trump promised peace in Ukraine within a day. Here's what actually happened
Russia has proposed another attempt at peace negotiations with Ukraine on Monday in Istanbul, but both sides remain firmly entrenched in positions likely to prolong the war.
As Russia and Ukraine prepare for possible direct talks, cue President Trump
There are lots of unknowns ahead of potential direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey.
Putin wants a 3-day ceasefire for WWII anniversary next month. Ukraine says why wait?
Russia declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine starting May 8 for the anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany. Ukraine called for an immediate, 30-day truce instead.
Trump says Zelenskyy will prolong war by rejecting Russian control of Crimea
President Trump lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy again on social media, after the Ukrainian leader refused to accept Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea.
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Afghanistan-Taliban Talks Begin In Attempt To End 19 Years Of Bloodshed
The historic negotiations represent the first direct talks between the long-warring sides. However, leaders warn that reaching a peace deal could take time.
In Reversal, Afghan Leader Agrees To Release Taliban Prisoners
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani now says he will free 1,500 Taliban prisoners starting this week and 3,500 more during yet-to-start peace talks with the Taliban.
White House Condemns Day-Long Taliban Attack That Killed At Least 6
Insurgents unleashed a multifaceted attack on the Afghan Defense Ministry, killing civilians and wounding more than a hundred others. It came as the U.S. and Taliban leaders engaged in peace talks.
Warring Sides In Yemen Agree To Cease-Fire In Key Port City
After week-long peace talks at a castle in Sweden, the Yemeni government and Houthi rebels have agreed to a cease-fire in Hodeidah, a strategically significant city held by the rebels.