US President Donald Trump, after Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer to hold direct talks with Kiev's representatives in Istanbul, called it a "potentially great day for Russia and Ukraine," and promised to continue working with both sides.

Erdogan also emphasized that "it is important to continue cooperation in the delicate process of resuming permanent peace talks between Ukraine and Russia and the reconstruction of Ukraine"

Robert Fico has blasted the West’s pushback against direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine proposed by Putin.

"As Pope Francis said, I appeal to the world's leaders: no more war," the pontiff, who was elected on May 8, said

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed in detail Russia's proposal to resume direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul starting May 15, the Kremlin said on Sunday.

India and Pakistan have announced a truce and will have further discussions on May 12 to formalize the agreement

The Ukrainian leader wants a full ceasefire to precede direct negotiations with Moscow

"The leaders also expressed mutual interest in further expanding trade and investment ties, including the implementation of strategic joint projects in the energy sector," the statement said

The House tax-writing committee is scheduled for a markup of the budget reconciliation bill on May 13, where members will reportedly discuss the tax-exempt status of credit unions.

According to the Kremlin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has fully supported his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin's initiative to resume direct talks between Moscow and Kiev

Donald Trump could announce US recognition of Palestine during his upcoming trip to the Middle East, media report citing diplomatic sources

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has expressed his support for President Vladimir Putin’s initiative to resume peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered Ukraine a chance to return to direct negotiations “without any preconditions,” stressing that Moscow......

Iran and the US resume a fresh round of indirect talks in Muscat.

Moscow’s proposal to restart direct peace talks with Kiev is “a first step, but it is not enough,” French President Emmanuel Macron has said

Iran is preparing to deliver the launchers for short-range ballistic missiles that the United States claimed Tehran shipped to Russia...

The newspaper emphasized that the Russian leader's latest words were an obvious move against Kiev's European partners

Daniel Mitchell points out that the new pope, since he is a U.S. citizen, will still have to file a U.S. tax return based on the value of the Vatican benefits he receives.

Speaking to reporters in the Kremlin in the early morning hours of May 11, the Russian head of state proposed to the Kiev authorities to resume direct talks without preconditions Ukraine had interrupted in 2022