Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Shadowed by Drone Strike Controversy

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In Turkey, delegations from Ukraine and Russia met for peace negotiations amid pessimism over any substantive breakthrough. Complicating matters, drone strikes reportedly occurred ahead of the talks, adding an unexpected twist that has not only heightened tensions but also sparked wry commentary on the chaotic state of international diplomacy.

foxnews.com / Ukraine, Russia meet for peace talks in Istanbul after explosive weekend

Istanbul is hosting Russian-Ukrainian peace talks Monday amid heightened tensions after Ukraine's drone attack on Russian airfields, and unclaimed bridge explosions.

cnbc.com / Ukraine attack on Russian nuclear bombers overshadows peace talks in Turkey

Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul ended barely an hour after they began on Monday.

go.com / Ukraine-Russia peace talks to resume in Istanbul after surprise drone attack

Ukrainian and Russian delegations are set to meet again in Istanbul, Turkey, on Monday to take part in the next round of U.S.-brokered peace talks.

go.com / Ukraine and Russia meet in Turkey for peace talks with few hopes for a breakthrough

Delegations from Russia and Ukraine are gathered in Turkey for their second round of direct peace talks in just over two weeks, although expectations were low for any significant progress on ending the 3-year-old war

cbsnews.com / Ukraine claims massive drone attack on military sites deep inside Russia as peace talks resume

Ukraine says a drone attack took out more than one-third of Russia's strategic bombers, hitting five airfields. On Monday, at least six people were injured as Russia launched two ballistic missiles and more drones in Ukraine's northeast. Meanwhile, peace talks between the two countries are resuming…

bloomberg.com / Russia, Ukraine Set to Restart Peace Talks After Kyiv Strikes Bombers - Bloomberg

Russia, Ukraine Set to Restart Peace Talks After Kyiv Strikes Bombers Bloomberg

cnn.com / 5 things to know for June 2: Boulder attack, Gaza, Russia-Ukraine, Mass firings on hold, Pride month - CNN

5 things to know for June 2: Boulder attack, Gaza, Russia-Ukraine, Mass firings on hold, Pride month CNN

cnn.com / Ukraine’s drone attack the latest in a series of daring David versus Goliath hits against Russian targets - CNN

Ukraine’s drone attack the latest in a series of daring David versus Goliath hits against Russian targets CNN

cnn.com / Drone strikes ahead of Russia-Ukraine peace talks leave Trump’s credibility hanging by a thread - CNN

Drone strikes ahead of Russia-Ukraine peace talks leave Trump’s credibility hanging by a thread CNN

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