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August 19, 2025 5:01 PM August 19, 2025 5:01 PM

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US, Russia agree to involve high-ranking officials in future negotiations on Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin today. The Kremlin said that conversation, initiated by Trump, followed his recent talks with Zelensky and European leaders in Washington. According to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, Mr. Putin welcomed Trump's initiative...

August 19, 2025 2:05 PM August 19, 2025 2:05 PM

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Gunpowder Factory Blast in Ryazan Kills 25; Criminal Probe Launched

The death toll from a gunpowder explosion at a factory in the Russian city of Ryazan has increased to 25. The city's Governor said that a fire broke out in a production workshop at an enterprise in the Shilovsky district on Friday. The Russian Investigative Committee said that a criminal probe had b...

August 19, 2025 8:00 PM August 19, 2025 8:00 PM

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Ukraine ready to hold one-to-one talks with Russia without preconditions

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was ready to hold one-on-one talks with Russia's President Vladimir Putin to end the war. The Ukrainian President said that he was ready to meet with Putin in any type of format without preconditions. Mr. Zelenskyy made the comments to reporters follow...