Ukrainian officials say Russia launched more than 100 drones, rejecting calls for a ceasefire as Zelenskyy says he'll "be waiting for Putin" to join him for direct talks in Turkey.

In this handout photo released by Turkish Presidency, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, shakes hands with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy during their meeting at the Presidential palace in Ankara,

The European Union adopted on Tuesday its 17th package of sanctions against Russia over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The package hits 75 entities with full-fledged sanctions that include asset freezes and financing bans,

"I think both countries can mutually benefit in this new era," President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's chief adviser told Newsweek.

Russia is set to test-launch its intercontinental ballistic missile in an overnight drill to intimidate Ukraine, the European Union and Nato member state, Kyiv’s military intelligence agency said.“In order to demonstratively pressure and intimidate Ukraine,