Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has renewed an offer for a third round of peace talks with Russia next week, aiming to break the deadlock and push toward a lasting ceasefire. The invitation, delivered by Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov, signals Kyiv's determination nearly three and a half years into the conflict.
While a source close to Russia's negotiating team confirmed to TASS state news agency that the offer is on the table, Moscow says no specific date has been agreed. Neither side has made significant progress since two rounds of talks in Istanbul, TĂĽrkiye, in mid-May led only to a prisoner exchange.
Everything should be done to achieve a ceasefire, Zelenskiy said in his evening address, urging the Russian side to stop hiding from decisions. As both capitals quarrel over timing, drones have become the weapon of choice in a high-tech standoff.
In recent days, Ukraine and Russia have unleashed swarms of low-cost unmanned aircraft designed to overwhelm air defenses. Each side reported intercepting hundreds of drones in a rapid escalation that underscores the new face of modern warfare.
At the same time, the rise of drone swarms highlights a shift in defense technology that could reshape military budgets and spark new innovations in counter-drone systems among startups and established tech firms.
For globally connected audiences—from digital activists and sustainability advocates to tech enthusiasts and travelers—this chapter underscores the urgency of diplomacy amid technological escalation. Energy markets wobble, supply chains tremble, and millions of civilians await a fragile peace.
With emotions high and deadlines looming, all eyes will be on whether Kyiv's offer can break through the fog of war and set a course for negotiations that stick.
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Ukraine proposes fresh talks next week, Russia says no date agreed yet
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