Russia’s economy contracted for the first time in three years in Q1 2026 as the cost of the Ukraine war and Western sanctions mounted.
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Trump Says It Would Be Great if Putin and Zelenskyy Meet
US President Donald Trump expressed support for direct peace talks between the Russian and Ukrainian presidents after Zelenskyy’s open letter.
Zelenskyy Proposes Direct Meeting with Putin in Open Letter
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy published an open letter requesting face-to-face negotiations with Putin to discuss ending the four-year war.
Ukraine launches massive drone attack on Russia during St Petersburg Forum
Ukraine strikes targets near St Petersburg with drones as economic forum opens.
Russia Loses Over 1.35 Million Troops in Ukraine Since February 2022 Says Kyiv
Ukraine’s General Staff released updated casualty figures claiming Russian military losses had crossed the 1.35 million mark.
Zelensky Adviser Calls Economist Report on Two-Year War Extension a Hoax
A senior Ukrainian presidential aide rejected a report claiming Zelensky had ordered preparations for a conflict lasting another two to three years.