Tougher sanctions "should be applied to (Russia's) banking and energy sectors, targeting fossil fuels, oil, and the shadow ...

Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, urging negotiations without preconditions to end the ...

His press conference comes shortly after world leaders threatened to increase sanctions against Russia if he does not accept an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting Monday.

Leaders from four major European countries threatened to ratchet up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin if he does ...