Russia denies report about indirect talks with Ukraine ReutersUkraine’s offensive derails secret efforts for partial cease-fire with Russia, officials say The Washington PostUkraine’s invasion of Kursk Oblast disrupts secret talks with Russia on stopping attacks on power facilities – WP Ukrainska PravdaRussia, Ukraine Were Set For Ceasefire Talks In Doha. Then A Shock Assault NDTVIs it time for Ukraine to negotiate with Russia? Journalist Yaroslav Trofimov explains Kyiv’s perspective GZERO Media