Russia hails Trump strategy as Ukraine talks enter key stage
Moscow welcomes White House policy shift critical of EU, as efforts to broker a Ukraine peace deal face major hurdles. Zelenskyy meets European leaders amid attacks.
Moscow welcomes White House policy shift critical of EU, as efforts to broker a Ukraine peace deal face major hurdles. Zelenskyy meets European leaders amid attacks.
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Details of Donald Trump's proposed peace plan for Ukraine, involving an immediate ceasefire and a referendum in occupied territories. Explore the international reaction and potential impact.
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Vladimir Putin threatens military action if Ukraine doesn't withdraw from Donbas, casting doubt on Trump's peace efforts. Read the latest on the stalled negotiations.
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Vladimir Putin describes Ukraine peace talks as 'difficult', while Donald Trump suggests a deal is possible. EU leaders debate using frozen Russian assets as the path forward remains unclear.
Putin and Trump's envoy fail to agree on Ukraine peace terms. Analysis reveals Europe's crucial but unsustainable role in blocking a deal favouring Russia. Read the full breakdown.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces accusations of breaching neutrality rules as a controversial Myanmar tycoon helps shape a new peace prize, with Donald Trump tipped as the first winner. Read the full investigation.
Vladimir Putin is now the main barrier to a Ukraine peace agreement after rejecting the latest US proposal. Analysis reveals the Kremlin's uncompromising stance on territory and Kyiv's future.
Vladimir Putin has halted progress on a US-brokered Ukraine peace deal and declared Russia is 'ready for war' with Europe. Get the latest analysis from Kyiv.
US-brokered peace talks between Russia and Ukraine hit a wall as Vladimir Putin refuses compromise. Analysis reveals the Kremlin's strategy and the controversial role of Trump's envoy.
Vladimir Putin has dismissed the latest US peace proposals for Ukraine, stating Russia is 'ready right now' for war with Europe. Talks with Trump envoys failed to find compromise.
Vladimir Putin has dismissed a US-backed peace plan for Ukraine after meeting Donald Trump's envoys, warning Russia is "ready right now" for war with Europe. Read the latest analysis.
A high-level US delegation met Vladimir Putin in Moscow, but Russia refused the latest peace proposal. Analysis reveals the two major reasons behind the Kremlin's hardline stance. Read the full report.
Vladimir Putin warns Russia is prepared for conflict with Europe, accusing Western powers of sabotaging peace efforts in Ukraine. Read the full analysis.
Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow, as the US expresses optimism for a deal. Kyiv's allies fear pressure on Ukraine to concede.
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As Zelenskyy meets Macron in Paris and a Trump envoy prepares for Putin talks, the EU's top diplomat warns this week could be decisive for Ukraine peace efforts. Follow the latest diplomatic moves.
Donald Trump says 'good chance' of Ukraine peace deal after talks with Kyiv. Russian strikes kill six as naval drones hit oil tankers. Latest developments on day 1,377.
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As Trump's Thanksgiving peace deadline passes, Putin insists on Ukrainian surrender. Europe must arm Kyiv to prevent a forced settlement that rewards Russian aggression and threatens global security.