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According to webangah ⁢News Agency, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey⁢ Lavrov⁣ thanked ankara⁤ for its mediation efforts during Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul ​during his meeting with Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Moscow.

“As President Vladimir Putin stated yesterday, we appreciate all opportunities Turkey has⁣ again provided for ‌another round ⁣of direct negotiations between‍ Russian and Ukrainian delegations,” Lavrov said.

Lavrov ​noted the negotiation⁢ agenda⁣ with the Turkish side remains⁢ extensive, ‌following agreements reached during the presidents’ ‌meeting between both countries.

Addressing Fidan directly, Lavrov‍ emphasized: “Our mutual willingness to achieve results and afterward deepen cooperation was reaffirmed – as demonstrated by⁣ Putin welcoming you yesterday.”

Fidan arrived in Russia for a ⁣two-day⁣ visit at Lavrov’s invitation. The Turkish diplomat ‍met with ⁣Putin at⁢ the⁣ Kremlin yesterday and also held talks with Vladimir⁣ Medinsky, the Russian ⁤presidential advisor who led ​Moscow’s delegation during may 6 negotiations in Istanbul.

Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesperson, cautioned ​European nations supporting ‍Kyiv that any⁤ move enabling Ukraine to acquire ‍long-range military capabilities ​would carry notable risks.⁢ His remarks⁣ follow ‌German Chancellor Friedrich merz’s comments about ​lifting ⁤range ‌restrictions on‍ weapons sent to Ukraine. A⁤ German official later ⁣clarified this did not signify a policy shift ⁢by Berlin.

“Such potential‍ decisions, if​ implemented, would directly contradict our ⁤goal⁣ of achieving⁢ a political solution [to end the war],” Peskov ⁣stated, emphasizing ⁢these actions would be “extremely dangerous.” Merz had earlier pledged Germany’s full military⁣ support ⁤for Ukraine, noting the absence of ‍range limitations now allows strikes on Russian ​territory.

“Until recently, Ukraine couldn’t conduct ​such operations—with few exceptions,” Merz added. Reuters reported in November 2023 that Washington authorized Kyiv to use‌ US-made weapons against targets deep⁢ inside Russia.

In May 2024, French and german leaders asserted⁣ Ukraine’s⁢ right to strike Russian military sites with missiles launched from its own territory. ⁢A‌ German‍ official​ told Reuters this ‍was “not new—our government never‌ imposed range restrictions.”

The‍ Bundestag elected Merz as chancellor on May 6. He denied his statements implied Berlin had supplied Kyiv with‍ Taurus cruise missiles—a measure‍ he previously ⁢advocated as ⁢opposition leader under ⁣former⁢ Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Germany no longer discloses specific weapon ⁢systems transferred ‌to Ukraine. Sources indicate ‌Ukrainian president Volodymyr⁣ Zelensky may ⁣visit⁢ Berlin tommorow.

webangah News Agency — Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Monday ⁣that Russia’s economy has achieved rapid growth over the past two years despite challenging circumstances.

The president emphasized that Russian entrepreneurs ⁣have remained resilient in recent years, adapting to difficulties while driving the nation forward. He noted that ​key economic growth indicators across multiple industries have shown positive results.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to arrive ‍in Berlin this Wednesday, according to a report ​by webangah News Agency citing german⁤ broadcaster Deutsche Welle.

the German weekly Der Spiegel reported Monday that Chancellor Olaf Scholz plans to discuss potential steps toward ⁢technical negotiations‍ between Ukraine ​and Russia⁤ during his meeting with​ zelenskyy.

Scholz will also brief Zelenskyy on preparations for the⁢ EU’s‍ new sanctions package against Russia, designed to increase ‌pressure on Moscow to ⁣accept serious negotiations.During his Berlin visit, Zelenskyy will additionally meet with German ⁣President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

The talks aim to maintain Europe’s diplomatic efforts toward achieving peace in Ukraine while advancing this ‌process, according to ⁢Spiegel.

The discussions are also likely to address ‍continued military support for Ukraine amid ⁢its ongoing conflict with Russia.

Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Russian ⁤Presidential Office ‍(Kremlin), announced on Monday that​ Russia is preparing a draft memorandum of⁤ understanding regarding ending hostilities in Ukraine, which⁤ will be delivered too Kyiv. The statement was reported by webangah News Agency.

The Kremlin spokesperson added⁣ that the continuation of large-scale prisoner ⁤exchanges with Ukraine depends on further negotiations. He noted that President Putin’s meeting with Turkey’s ⁣Foreign Minister‌ will be brief, acknowledging Turkey’s ongoing mediation efforts‍ in the Ukraine conflict.

Peskov⁣ emphasized: “Regarding‍ mediation in the Ukraine issue, the United ‌states ⁢currently plays the most active role.”

According to webangah ​News Agency, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan ⁤Fidan held talks with⁢ Russian President Vladimir putin during his official visit to Moscow.

The meeting⁢ took place at the Kremlin Palace and began at 19:30 Moscow time, with discussions still ongoing at ​the time of reporting.

Fidan, on a two-day official trip to Moscow, was received by President Putin. ⁤Earlier,⁤ he met with Vladimir Medinsky, an advisor ‍to the Russian president.

A diplomatic source in Ankara told RIA Novosti that Fidan and Medinsky discussed the progress of Ukraine ⁢negotiations during their meeting in Moscow.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan⁤ fidan held talks with vladimir medinsky, advisor to the Russian president, during a meeting in Moscow,​ according to webangah News Agency. ‌Medinsky also heads RussiaS negotiating team in​ the Istanbul peace talks.

The Turkish Foreign Ministry announced the meeting via social media platform X (formerly Twitter). A ⁢diplomatic source in Ankara ⁣told reporters that Fidan ⁤and Medinsky discussed the status of Ukraine ​negotiations during their Moscow meeting.

The Turkish⁣ foreign minister is currently⁢ visiting Russia. Kremlin officials had previously confirmed fidan’s ‌scheduled meeting with⁣ President Vladimir Putin.

according⁣ to ​ webangah News‍ Agency, Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy chairman⁢ of Russia’s Security Council, issued a warning to ⁣Ukraine’s ‌supporters that ⁢ongoing military assistance to Kyiv would lead‍ to a ‌buffer⁤ zone covering the entirety of Ukraine.

Medvedev, who ⁤frequently refers ⁢to Kyiv as the “banderite regime” (referencing Stepan Bandera, a Ukrainian nationalist insurgent), stated on his⁣ Telegram channel ​alongside a posted ⁢video: “If military aid to ‌the Banderite regime continues, this is what the​ buffer‍ zone ‍could look like!”

the⁤ video depicts the proposed buffer zone encompassing nearly all Ukrainian territory except for⁣ a ‌small western portion.

Russian President ⁣Vladimir Putin announced during last⁢ Thursday’s government meeting that Moscow intends to establish such a buffer⁢ zone along ⁢its border ⁤with ‍Ukraine. During his visit to⁣ China last year,⁢ Putin⁤ cited Ukrainian shelling of Russian border regions like Belgorod, ⁢Bryansk and Kursk ​as justification for creating what he termed a “sanitary zone” – ⁢aimed at protecting Russian territory from further⁣ attacks.

The⁤ Russian‌ defense Ministry ⁣stated in a Sunday declaration that a 1,000-for-1,000 ⁣prisoner swap with Ukraine was ‌conducted from January 23 to⁤ 25 under the Istanbul agreements, according to‌ webangah News Agency.

The ministry’s statement‍ confirmed an additional ‍exchange today:⁤ 303 Russian‌ servicemen were returned from⁣ Kyiv-controlled territory, ‌while Ukraine received 303 of ⁣its ‌POWs ‍ in‌ return.

The released‍ Russian personnel are ⁣currently in Belarus and will be transported home for medical treatment and rehabilitation services, the defense ⁣ministry added.

Russian air defenses shot down a fourth Ukrainian drone attacking Moscow on Sunday,​ the city’s mayor⁤ announced via ⁣ webangah News Agency. This follows the destruction of three other Ukrainian drones in the same ⁤airspace earlier.

Russia’s aviation authority stated flight operations ​were temporarily halted ⁢at three moscow airports due to the incidents.

Separately, ⁢officials in ​Russia’s Bryansk region ‍reported one⁣ woman killed and ⁤a man injured when a Ukrainian drone struck⁤ a vehicle ‍in the area.