Core Viewpoint - The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has led to mutual accusations of non-compliance regarding the exchange of prisoners and the remains of fallen soldiers, which has stalled the implementation of previously agreed agreements [1][2][5]. Group 1: Negotiation Developments - Russia's negotiation representative, Mezhinsky, stated that Russia was prepared to transfer over 6,000 remains of Ukrainian soldiers and exchange captured personnel, but Ukraine unexpectedly delayed the process [2][5]. - Ukraine's War Prisoner Treatment Coordination Headquarters denied Russia's claims, asserting that they had submitted a list for the exchange that aligned with the agreed terms, while Russia's list did not match the agreement [5][6]. - Both sides had reached a consensus on exchanging severely injured soldiers and the remains of fallen soldiers, but they failed to agree on the specific dates for these exchanges [5][8]. Group 2: Military Actions - Russia's Defense Ministry reported that they conducted extensive strikes on Ukrainian military targets, including military enterprises and ammunition depots, using high-precision weapons and drones [6][8]. - Ukraine's Air Force claimed to have shot down a Russian Su-35 fighter jet during operations in the Kursk region [6][8]. - The ongoing military actions from both sides are escalating tensions and are likely to negatively impact the recently resumed negotiation process [9].

Core Viewpoint - The Kremlin indicates that the date for the next round of direct talks regarding the Russia-Ukraine situation will be agreed upon as long as all parties are prepared [1] Group 1 - The Kremlin's statement suggests a willingness to engage in further negotiations, contingent on the readiness of involved parties [1]

Group 1 - The core point of the article is that the Russian delegation, led by Medinsky, has submitted a memorandum to Ukraine that includes two main components related to long-term peace and ceasefire [1]

Group 1 - Two bridge collapses occurred in regions bordering Russia and Ukraine, resulting in 7 deaths and dozens of injuries, with Russian officials accusing intentional bombing [1] - The first collapse happened in Bryansk region, causing a train derailment, while the second occurred in Kursk region as a freight train was passing [1] - The Russian Investigative Committee linked both incidents, stating that both bridges were "blown up" [2] Group 2 - Initial reports from Moscow Railway Bureau suggested "illegal interference" caused the Bryansk collapse, but this information was later deleted [3] - Local governors described the Bryansk explosion as "inhumane terror against civilians," but did not directly blame Ukraine for the attacks [3][4] - Ukraine's military intelligence reported an explosion that derailed a Russian military train in occupied Zaporizhzhia, but did not claim responsibility [4]

Conflict Situation - The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that Russian troops have taken control of the Kindrashivk area in Kharkiv, Ukraine [2] - In the past week, Russian forces targeted Ukrainian defense industrial facilities, military airfields, and ammunition storage sites, successfully repelling multiple Ukrainian attacks in Sumy, Kharkiv, and Donetsk [2] - Ukrainian forces reported 93 combat incidents on the front lines, successfully repelling 28 Russian attacks in the Pokrovsk direction [2] Negotiation Situation - Ukraine has not yet decided whether to participate in the Istanbul talks [3] - Turkey's Foreign Minister expressed confidence that the next round of peace negotiations could take place, with Turkey ready to host delegations from Russia and Ukraine [3] - The Russian delegation is set to arrive in Istanbul on June 2 to prepare for the second round of talks, contingent on the success of bilateral discussions [3] Other Situations - The Nord Stream 2 project reconciliation agreement has officially come into effect, as stated by Gazprom [4] - The European Commission's Trade Commissioner emphasized the need to strengthen defense capabilities for security [4] - The Russian government agreed to provide state support to the struggling coal industry, instructing coal companies to limit dividends and executive bonuses [4] - Moody's confirmed Ukraine's rating at Ca with a stable outlook [4]

Group 1 - The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that since May 20, Ukrainian forces have launched numerous attacks on civilian facilities in Russia using Western-made drones and rockets, with over 2,000 Ukrainian attack drones intercepted by Russian air defense systems by May 27 [1] - In response to these attacks, the Russian military has targeted Ukrainian military facilities and defense industries using precision air, sea, and ground-based weapons, including strikes on missile and artillery depots, military airfields, and radar stations [1] - The Ukrainian Armed Forces reported intense fighting with Russian forces, particularly in the Pokrovsk region, and noted that nearly 1,000 missiles and drones were launched by Russian forces into Ukraine over the past three days, indicating a continuation of hostilities rather than a pursuit of peace [1] Group 2 - Russian presidential spokesman Peskov stated that if European countries lift restrictions on the range of weapons supplied to Ukraine, it would signify an escalation of the conflict [2] - German Chancellor Merz indicated that Germany and its allies would no longer limit the range of weapons provided to Ukraine, although this statement was contradicted by his coalition partner, Deputy Chancellor Lindner, suggesting a lack of consensus within the German government [2][4] - The Left Party in Germany criticized Merz's comments, warning that unrestricted weapon ranges could lead to further escalation of the situation [4] Group 3 - Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov met with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan, emphasizing the importance of dialogue between Russia and Turkey and expressing support for agreements on Black Sea navigation safety [5] - Lavrov stated that the success of potential peace talks between Russia and Ukraine depends on addressing the root causes of the crisis, and he suggested that Turkey could be a suitable location for the next round of negotiations [5]

意大利总理乔治娅·梅洛尼（Giorgia Meloni）上周称，首位美籍教皇利奥十四世在与她的电话中已确认 愿意主持谈判。 一名了解克里姆林宫高层想法的俄罗斯高级消息人士因事件敏感性要求匿名，他表示："在俄罗斯看 来，梵蒂冈显然不被视为有能力解决如此复杂冲突的严肃力量。" 上述三名消息人士列举的理由包括：俄罗斯和乌克兰均以东正教为主要宗教，而梵蒂冈被北约成员国意 大利包围——意大利一直支持乌克兰并多次制裁俄罗斯。 三名俄罗斯高级消息人士表示，俄方不认为梵蒂冈是与乌克兰举行和平谈判的严肃场所，因为这个罗马 教廷所在地是天主教中心，且被北约和欧盟成员国意大利环绕。他们还指出，由于西方制裁，许多俄罗 斯官员甚至无法飞往那里。 美国总统特朗普此前在与俄罗斯总统普京通话后提出，教皇利奥十四世（Pope Leo XIV）可主持旨在结 束欧洲二战以来最致命冲突的谈判。但迄今为止，梵蒂冈对此提议未作公开表态。 一名俄罗斯官员讽刺称，唯一比梵蒂冈"更合适"的场所是海牙——国际刑事法院（ICC）所在地，该法 院已以战争罪指控对普京发出逮捕令。 克里姆林宫称，ICC的逮捕令是"极端党派化的决定"，对俄罗斯而言毫无意义，因为俄罗斯不 ...

Group 1 - South African President Ramaphosa's visit to Washington is seen as a key opportunity to reset strategic relations between South Africa and the US, despite deep divisions on issues like economic sanctions and refugee disputes [1][2] - The US has received 59 white South Africans claiming to flee "racial persecution," with President Trump alleging "genocide" against them, which the South African government strongly refutes [1] - The US has suspended foreign aid to South Africa for 90 days, directly impacting funding for AIDS programs, with US aid accounting for 18% of South Africa's AIDS budget in 2023 [1] Group 2 - South Africa has filed a lawsuit against Israel for "genocide" in Gaza, leading to strong opposition from the US and a suspension of aid by the Trump administration [2] - During the visit, Ramaphosa may propose initiatives to attract Trump, such as a bilateral trade agreement and collaboration on Tesla charging stations [2] - The success of the meeting between the two leaders in improving bilateral relations will depend on finding common ground amid differing interests and values [2]

Group 1: South Korea Political Landscape - Former President Yoon Suk-yeol announced his resignation from the People Power Party to support the party's electoral success and uphold liberal democracy [1] - The 21st presidential election in South Korea is scheduled for June 3, with early voting from May 29 to 30, and campaign activities began on May 12 [1] - Lee Jae-myung from the Democratic Party is currently leading in polls with a 51% support rate, while the People Power Party's candidate Kim Moon-soo has 31% [1] Group 2: U.S.-Russia Relations - Tensions between the U.S. and Russia are evident, with U.S. President Trump expressing dissatisfaction with Ukrainian President Zelensky's cooperation during their talks [3] - The ongoing negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are strained, with Russia demanding Ukraine withdraw from four eastern regions and relinquish claims to Crimea [5] - Despite the tensions, a significant agreement was reached for a large-scale prisoner exchange, marking the largest since the conflict began [5] Group 3: Federal Reserve Workforce Reduction - The Federal Reserve plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 10% over the next few years as part of responsible resource management [6] - Chairman Jerome Powell emphasized the need for the Fed to ensure its budget is mission-oriented and to regularly reassess staffing and resource usage [6] - This decision follows a historical precedent from 1997 when the Fed also reduced its staff, aiming to modernize operations while maintaining focus on its public mission [6]

这将是上半年以来，特朗普与普京的第三度通话。 "在斡旋俄乌和平之际，我们没有时间可以浪费，"在俄罗斯与乌克兰外交代表团三年后首次线下会晤 后，美国国务卿鲁比奥如此表示。 虽然三年来俄乌直接谈判取得些许成果，但在诸如停战、领土等关键议题上，双方依旧分歧显著。据新 华社报道，分析人士认为，俄乌时隔三年多再次直接对话，对于政治解决乌克兰危机具有一定意义，但 俄乌在短期内实现停火并不容易，同时双方在核心关切问题上的分歧依然难解。 乌克兰政治专家费先科认为，本轮谈判没有取得突破性进展在意料之中，但两国谈判进程得以继续，仍 是双方实质性磋商迈出的艰难一步。俄罗斯国家杜马（议会下院）国际事务委员会主席列昂尼德·斯卢 茨基说，这次谈判"朝着和平解决冲突迈出一步"，但期望谈判立即取得重大突破并不现实。 梳理美俄领导人今年的前2次通话，涵盖的内容非常广泛，涉及交换战俘、黑海航运安全倡议、美俄双 边合作等。兰州大学政治与国际关系学院副教授韦进深告诉第一财经，整体来说，美俄领导人通话的确 促使了停火谈判的启动，但从美、俄、乌后续各自公开的声明以及各种文件来看，分歧依旧存在，"打 打谈谈"也许将会成为乌克兰危机之后的常态。 能否打破僵 ...