Russia demanded Kyiv pull back troops before ceasefire, Ukrainian source says#CIS Countries#Conflicts#War
US to start European troop withdrawal discussions later this year, US NATO ambassador says#Asia#Pacific#Baltic States
NATO allies need to close defence spending gaps, Italy and Germany say#Defense#Military Procurement#Diplomacy
Kremlin says a Putin-Trump meeting on Ukraine is essential but needs advance preparation and must yield results#Americas#Asia#Pacific
Rubio says NATO members will agree to 5% defense spending over next decade by June summit#Americas#Asia#Pacific
Russia says forces capture two settlements, Ukraine says fighting continues throughout front#Asia#Pacific#Central
Putin's negotiator at Istanbul talks says Moscow's aim is to secure a long-lasting peace with Ukraine#Americas#Asia#Pacific
Russia says its position on Ukrainian peace reflects the situation on the ground#Americas#Asia#Pacific
Factbox-Aides, diplomats and spies: Who are Russia and Ukraine sending to Istanbul?#CIS Countries#Diplomacy#Foreign Policy