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Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking nuclear power plant

Russia claimed a Ukrainian drone attack started a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight, as Kyiv celebrated 34 years since its independence.

Zelensky pledges to retake Crimea despite Trump’s peace push

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected US calls to withdraw its claim to Crimea or make any territorial concessions to Russia.

Russia claims west trying to ‘block’ Ukraine peace negotiations

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused Western states of trying to “block” peace talks to end the Ukraine conflict, after a flurry of diplomatic activity appeared to stall.

Armenians hold rally against Russian military base

About 100 people staged a protest outside a Russian army base in the Armenian city of Gyumri, calling for an end to Moscow's military presence in the Caucasian country.

US approves sale of cruise missiles to Ukraine: Wall Street Journal

The United States has approved the sale of 3,350 air-launched ERAM cruise missiles to Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing two unnamed American officials.

China ready to dispatch peacekeeping troops to Ukraine: Welt

Beijing has signalled to EU diplomats that it is prepared to send peacekeeping forces to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire, German media outlet Welt has reported, citing anonymous EU sources.

Pentagon barred Ukrainian long-range attacks in Russia with US missiles: WSJ

The U.S. has quietly implemented a review process giving Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authority to bar Ukrainian long-range attacks inside Russia with American missiles, effectively blocking strikes for months, the Wall Street Journal has reported.

EU says Putin ‘laughing’ at Trump’s Russia-Ukraine peace attempts

The European Union’s (EU) top diplomat Kaja Kallas has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is “laughing” at US President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.

Trump again threatens Russian sanctions if Ukraine war doesn’t end

US President Donald Trump has once again threatened Russia with “massive sanctions” over the war in Ukraine unless an accord can be reached in about two weeks, swerving back to a tougher stance after an inconclusive meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia.

Ukraine official says Zelensky ready to discuss territory with Putin

Ukraine is ready to discuss its territorial dispute with Russia at direct talks between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, a senior Ukrainian foreign ministry official has said, adding that the current frontline should be the starting point for the negotiations.

Hopes dim for peace summit between Russia, Ukraine leaders

The chances of a Russia-Ukraine summit faded Friday as US President Donald Trump appeared to tire of peace efforts and Moscow poured cold water on efforts to end the grinding war in Ukraine.

Declassified docs show Clinton was ready to consider Russian NATO membership

Former US President Bill Clinton promised Russian President Vladimir Putin that he would consider membership for Russia in NATO, according to newly declassified documents. He also claimed that the military bloc’s expansion would not threaten Moscow, the files show.

Zelensky urges ‘strong response’ from Trump if Putin rejects talks with Ukraine

If Russian President Vladimir Putin "is not ready" for a one-on-one meeting with Ukrainian officials, Kyiv expects Washington to respond with tougher measures, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a meeting with journalists.

Europe must shoulder ‘lion’s share’ of Ukraine’s security: US VP

European countries will have to shoulder the “lion’s share” of guaranteeing Ukraine’s security in the event of an accord to end Russia’s war in the country, United States Vice President JD Vance has stated.

UK business leaders call for action against Israel over Gaza war

Hundreds of business leaders in the United Kingdom have urged the British government to take action against Israel as the crisis in the Gaza Strip worsens.

Poll finds most Americans oppose Russia seizing Ukrainian land

Most Americans are opposed to Russia receiving Ukrainian territory at the end of the war between the two countries, according to a new survey that comes as US President Donald Trump has suggested “land swaps” could be part of a peace deal.

US may provide air support for Ukraine under peace accord: Trump

Washington may provide air support to Ukraine as part of a potential peace accord with Russia, US President Donald Trump told Fox News.

Russia says won’t commit to Putin-Zelensky meeting

Moscow is refusing to commit to a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which President Donald Trump has encouraged as a next step toward ending the war between their two countries.

Trump says no US forces in Ukraine

United States President Donald Trump has ruled out sending US troops to Ukraine to guarantee its security in the event of an accord to end Russia’s war in the country.

UN says record 383 aid workers killed in 2024

A record 383 aid workers were killed in 2024, the United Nations announced Tuesday, branding the figures and lack of accountability as a "shameful indictment" of international apathy -- and warning this year's toll was equally disturbing.

30 countries working on security guarantees for Ukraine: NATO chief

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has stated that 30 countries are working on a framework of security guarantees for Ukraine, stressing that the US is now prepared to join the initiative.

Ukraine needs “everything” related to security guarantees: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that his country needs “everything” when asked by a reporter what security guarantees it requires to make a deal.

Ukraine wants Europe to pay $100bn for arms agreement with US: FT

Ukraine has proposed procuring $100 billion worth of American weapons funded by its European backers, as Kiev seeks security guarantees from the United States, the Financial Times has reported.

Trump doesn’t rule out sending US forces to Ukraine as part of security guarantees

President Donald Trump on Monday did not rule out sending US troops into Ukraine to help maintain a potential peace accord with Russia.

Zelensky rejects Trump’s peace terms ahead of White House meeting

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is slated to meet Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, has seemingly already rejected the terms for peace with Russia laid out by the US president.

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