Vladimir Putin’s decision to send a delegation of low-level officials to Istanbul for peace talks with Ukraine signals a clear lack of seriousness in pursuing a genuine resolution to the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War. The delegation, led by Vladimir Medinsky and an obscure figure named Fomin, mirrors the team dispatched in 2022 to demand Ukraine’s capitulation— a mission that collapsed under the weight of its own absurdity.

Just another of the hero stories coming out of Ukraine every day, as the country fights Russia’s genocidal invasion happened this week. Combat medic Svitlana, serving with Ukraine’s 128th Territorial Defense Brigade in the Zaporizhzhia region, playing a crucial role in foiling an enemy encirclement attempt, demonstrating extraordinary bravery under fire.

In a decisive move, Germany’s Bundestag has intensified pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz to authorize the transfer of Taurus long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine, aiming to bolster Kyiv’s defense against Russia’s ongoing aggression.