But international law experts and analysts say that any deal that would force Ukraine to give up its land to stop the killing of its people by Russia would be completely illegal under the UN Charter,...

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"We respectfully urge you to continue your active efforts to secure the immediate release of all prisoners of conscience in Belarus. Their freedom will not only restore justice to individuals but als...

“I can’t imagine the next meeting will take place without a cease-fire,” Mr. Merz said, referring to hopes that Mr. Putin and Mr. Zelensky may meet.

US President Donald Trump has called for direct talks between Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President, Vladimir Putin.

Zelenskyy said security guarantees were a “starting point towards ending the war” and that a meeting with Putin was “necessary to resolve sensitive issues”.