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Envoys signal no breakthrough on bridging Russia and Ukraine's political and military differences  AP News

'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough

The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours.

US and Iran say they'll continue nuclear talks as both build up their military forces

The second round of U.S.-Iran talks ended with a pledge to continue talking, but both sides are ramping up their military forces.

By Jackie Northam

Ukraine updates: 'Difficult' peace talks end in Geneva

A second day of talks between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours on Wednesday. The Ukrainian side said talks were "difficult" while the chief Russian negotiator said further talks would follow. DW has more.

Ukraine-Russia talks in Geneva wrap up in 2 hours with no sign of breakthrough

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators concluded a second day of US-mediated talks in Geneva on Wednesday, though neither side signalled they were any closer to ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II. The talks wrapped up after just two hours, much shorter than the six hours of meetings on Tuesday, according to the head of Russia’s delegation. Neither side elaborated on what they discussed or whether they had agreed on anything, but both signalled the discussions had been tricky. The...

By Agence France-Presse

Iran closes key Strait of Hormuz shipping route after ayatollah threatens to sink US warships

The strategic waterway has not been shut since the 1980s. The move comes amid ongoing tensions with the US

By Maira Butt

‘Difficult But Businesslike’: Ukraine Peace Talks in Switzerland End Abruptly

Ukrainian and American officials said progress was made at the latest round of negotiations but said they could not yet disclose the details.

Little headway as Ukraine, Russia abruptly end 'difficult talks'

Ukrainian and Russian delegations abruptly called off a second day of U.S.-mediated talks in Geneva Wednesday, where neither side signaled any major progress toward ending the near...