Some in Russia ready to ‘open the champagne’ ahead of expected Ukraine peace talks
The U.S. administration’s efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine are putting pressure on the Kremlin. But Moscow has made considerable territorial gains and some in Russia say they are prepared to give up nothing. VOA’s Jeff Custer narrates this report from our team in Moscow. …
As Russia intensifies its assault on Ukraine, Turkey is hardening its criticism of Russia and heeding Kyiv's calls for support - moves that some analysts suggest could threaten Turkey's attempts to maintain good ties with both Moscow and Kyiv. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul. ...