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Zelenskiy, in open letter, invites Putin to talks to end the war

Zelenskiy, in open letter, invites Putin to talks to end the war

KYIV, June 4 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy published an open letter to President Vladimir Putin on Thursday in which he proposed the two leaders meet to agree an end to more than four years of war, warning that Kyiv stood ready to fight on otherwise.

Putin faces rival visions of war and peace at Russia's 'Davos'

Putin faces rival visions of war and peace at Russia's 'Davos'

By Guy Faulconbridge and Vladimir Soldatkin ST PETERSBURG, Russia, June 4 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin faced two rival outlines of Russia's future as he hosted his premier annual investment conference with the war in Ukraine unabated.

In public letter, Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls on Putin for direct negotiations in a neutral country

In public letter, Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls on Putin for direct negotiations in a neutral country

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for face-to-face negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Putin envoy says Russia-US talks on energy, economy continue

Putin envoy says Russia-US talks on energy, economy continue

By Gleb Bryanski ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, June 4 - Russia-U.S. talks on economic and energy issues continue despite a pause in Ukraine peace negotiations, President Vladimir Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev told Reuters on Thursday, adding he spoke to U.S. counterparts a day earlier.

Chinese Leader Xi Jinping to Visit North Korea, Aiming to Strengthen Ties Amid Regional Tensions

Chinese Leader Xi Jinping to Visit North Korea, Aiming to Strengthen Ties Amid Regional Tensions

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit North Korea next week, marking his first trip to the country in nearly seven years. This visit is part of China's efforts to reinforce its relationship with North Korea, a nuclear-armed neighbor. The trip comes at a time when North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been reaching out to Russia, notably by providing military support in its conflict with Ukraine. In response, China aims to reassert its influence over North Korea and safeguard its strategic interests in the region. The visit is expected to advance bilateral ties and contribute to regional peace and stability. This development follows recent meetings between Xi, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing.

Putin says Russia will defeat Ukraine

Putin says Russia will defeat Ukraine

By Mark Bendeich ST PETERSBURG, Russia, June 4 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia would defeat Ukraine on the battlefield if necessary, but was ready to end the war via diplomacy and honour unspecified compromises he said had been agreed with U.S.

House poised to pass Ukraine aid over the objections of Republican leaders

House poised to pass Ukraine aid over the objections of Republican leaders

The House is on course to pass a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy

UK construction activity shrinks at fastest pace since 2020, PMI shows

UK construction activity shrinks at fastest pace since 2020, PMI shows

LONDON, June 4 (Reuters) - Activity in Britain's construction sector slowed at the sharpest pace in six years last month as economic uncertainty and rising inflation triggered by the Iran war led to a steep fall in new work, a survey showed on Thursday.

Russia-US Energy Talks Persist Amidst Stalled Ukraine Peace Negotiations

Russia-US Energy Talks Persist Amidst Stalled Ukraine Peace Negotiations

Despite a pause in the Ukraine peace process, Russia and the U.S. continue to engage in discussions on energy and economic issues. Kirill Dmitriev, a special envoy for President Putin, confirmed ongoing communications with U.S. counterparts, including recent talks with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. These discussions occur as military actions between Russia and Ukraine intensify, with both sides launching attacks on strategic locations. The U.S. has extended sanctions waivers for Russian oil imports to stabilize global markets affected by the Iran conflict. Dmitriev emphasized the importance of these waivers for market stability and hinted at the possibility of future trilateral talks involving Ukraine.

Zelenskiy says strikes on Russia let Ukraine negotiate as equals

Zelenskiy says strikes on Russia let Ukraine negotiate as equals

KYIV, June 3 (Reuters) - Ukraine's stepped-up strikes deep inside Russia enable Kyiv to negotiate the end of the war on an equal footing, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, just after one of the barrages struck an oil terminal and naval base hundreds of kilometres away.

Putin slams Western sanctions as damaging to the global economy

Putin slams Western sanctions as damaging to the global economy

Russian President Vladimir Putin says developing countries have gained an increasingly important role in the global economy, while the share of output by Western countries has shrunk

Factbox-Ex-Hollywood, MAGA and Trump's ballroom commissioner: the U.S. crowd at Russia's 'Davos'

Factbox-Ex-Hollywood, MAGA and Trump's ballroom commissioner: the U.S. crowd at Russia's 'Davos'

By Andrew Osborn MOSCOW, June 2 (Reuters) - Russia's 'Davos' - formally known as the St Petersburg Economic Forum - kicks off on Wednesday and has attracted an eclectic crowd, including some Americans attracted to Moscow's "anti-wokery" and support for "traditional values."