So, Russia and Ukraine are still as far apart as ever, with the two warring countries unable to make a significant breakthrough in direct talks in Istanbul. While there was agreement to exchange more prisoners,

By Vladimir Soldatkin, Tom Balmforth and Huseyin HayatseverISTANBUL (Reuters) -Russia told Ukraine at peace talks on Monday that it would only agree to end the war if Kyiv gives up big new chunks of territory and accepts limits on the size of its army,

Ukraine’s daring “Operation Spiderweb” drone strike on June 1st, which reportedly destroyed or damaged up to 40 Russian strategic bombers deep inside Russia, has significantly altered the diplomatic landscape.