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    Ukraine war latest: Russia strikes Kyiv hours after Putin proposed direct peace talks

    Ukraine war latest: Russia strikes Kyiv hours after Putin proposed direct peace talks

    Shorouk Express Starmer calls on Putin to accept 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Russia has launched drone attacks on Kyiv, the city’s mayor said, just hours after President Vladimir Putin…

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    Ukraine may have to give up land to Russia, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko admits

    Ukraine may have to give up land to Russia, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko admits

    Shorouk Express Klitschko, a political opponent of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, made clear that the Ukrainian president hadn’t discussed any settlement with him: “President Zelenskyy does [it] himself. It’s not my function.”  While admitting it would be a “painful solution” to achieve peace, Klitschko insisted the Ukrainian people would “never accept occupation” by Moscow long term. But…

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    Ukraine ready to negotiate with Russia — if it agrees to ceasefire first

    Ukraine ready to negotiate with Russia — if it agrees to ceasefire first

    Shorouk Express Russian President Vladimir Putin also expressed readiness on Tuesday to engage in a direct dialogue with Ukraine, considering Zelenskyy’s proposal to halt strikes on civilian infrastructure.   The FT reported Wednesday evening that Putin has offered to halt his country’s invasion of Ukraine along the current front line, perhaps relinquishing its claims on…

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    Russia claims to take penultimate village in Kursk

    Russia claims to take penultimate village in Kursk

    Shorouk Express The claims were not immediately verifiable. POLITICO has approached the Ukrainian defense ministry for confirmation. Ukrainian forces last year carried out a daring and unexpected offensive into the Kursk region. That decision was controversial even within Ukraine, though President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has insisted the incursion has been a success, and has hinted that…

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    China denies Zelenskyy’s charge that it provides Russia with weapons

    China denies Zelenskyy’s charge that it provides Russia with weapons

    Shorouk Express Zelenskyy revealed Thursday that Ukraine’s intelligence and security services had provided information suggesting China has been covertly supplying weapons to Russia, including gunpowder and artillery. “I cannot say we’re surprised,” Zelenskyy said. “But we talked with the Chinese leader and he gave me his word that he won’t sell or give weapons to…

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    Kazakhstan, Russia note development of multifaceted cooperation between countries

    Kazakhstan, Russia note development of multifaceted cooperation between countries

    Shorouk Express BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 17. The President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hold a telephone conversation with the President of Russia Vladimir Putin, Akorda’s press service says, Trend reports. According to the information, the parties noted the progressive development of Kazakh-Russian multifaceted cooperation and discussed the progress of implementing agreements previously reached at the highest…

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    China is supplying weapons to Russia, Zelenskyy says

    China is supplying weapons to Russia, Zelenskyy says

    Shorouk Express KYIV — China is providing weapons to Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, citing information from Ukraine’s intelligence and security services. Supplies include gunpowder and artillery, with Chinese enterprises working in Russia, he said at a press conference in Kyiv on Thursday, adding that Kyiv will provide more detailed information about the cooperation…

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