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Russia, Ukraine restart face-to-face talks

KYIV: Russia and Ukraine will restart face-to-face peace negotiations on Monday amid warnings that the situation in the besieged city of Mariupol was now 'catastrophic.'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed the resumption of over-the-table talks, saying they must bring peace 'without delay' and signaling a willingness to compromise on the most sensitive topics.