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Nine killed, dozens injured in Russian attack on Kyiv

At least nine people have been killed and more than 70 injured in Kyiv after Moscow carried out one of the most devastating air attacks against the war-torn country in months, with Kharkiv and other cities also targeted.

Trump and Zelensky clash again as US warns it could abandon Ukraine peace negotiations

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky clashed again on Wednesday on endeavours to end the three-year-old war in Ukraine, with the US leader chiding Zelensky for refusing to recognize Russia's occupation of Crimea.

Ukraine peace talks downgraded

Top diplomats of the United States, Ukraine, France, Germany and the United Kingdom have postponed a planned meeting in London, downgrading the negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine to discussions among their senior officials.

IMF cuts growth forecasts for most countries in wake of trade war

The International Monetary Fund has slashed its growth forecasts for the United States, China and most states, citing the impact of U.S. tariffs now at 100-year highs and warning that rising trade tensions would further slow growth.

EU says will never recognize Crimea as Russian

The European Union will never recognize the Russian-occupied Crimean peninsula as legally Russian, the bloc's top diplomat Kaja Kallas told Agence France-Presse (AFP).

Zelensky pushes back on ceding Ukrainian land in potential peace accord

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has pushed back at the idea of Ukraine ceding territory to Russia as part of any potential peace accord, a day before American, European and Ukrainian officials are set for high-level talks in London.

Nearly 60% of Americans believe US losing global credibility under Trump: Poll

Almost 60% of Americans think that U.S. President Donald Trump is costing their country its credibility on the global stage, according to a Reuters/Ipsos survey.

Putin says he’s open to direct negotiations with Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated he is open to the possibility of bilateral talks with Ukraine for the first time in years, as pressure from the United States builds on both sides to agree to a quick peace accord.

US wants territory surrounding Europe’s largest nuclear power plant: WSJ

The United States intends to assert control over the territory surrounding Europe’s largest nuclear power plant as part of a mediated agreement between Kiev and Moscow, according to the Wall Street Journal. The proposal is part of a reported package of options that the US expects Ukraine to respond to by the end of this week.

Russian president ratifies agreement on strategic partnership with Iran

Russian President Vladimir Putin has inked the law ratifying the agreement on the comprehensive strategic partnership with Tehran.

Israel cancels visas for several French lawmakers ahead of visit

Tel Aviv cancelled visas for 27  left-wing French lawmakers and local officials two days before they were to start a visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories on Sunday, the group has announced

Trump voices hope Russia, Ukraine make a deal within days, promises ‘big business’ with US

Russia and Ukraine will be able to "do big business" with the United States if they secure a peace agreement in the next week, President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post. Trump's comments come shortly after he threatened to pull U.S. support from the peace process altogether if either Russia or Ukraine caused negotiations to stall.

Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of breaking ceasefire

Ukraine and Russia blamed each other on Sunday for breaking a one-day Easter true announced by President Vladimir Putin, with both sides accusing the other of carrying out hundreds of attacks.

US plans to send special envoy to Russia again: CNN

Washington is planning one more meeting between US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior Russian officials to get Moscow on board with its vision for peace in the Ukraine conflict, CNN has reported, citing an anonymous source.

Ukraine proposes extending ceasefire beyond Easter Sunday

If Russia is able to maintain a full ceasefire throughout Easter weekend, Ukraine would like to extend the truce for 30 days, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated.

Russia announces surprise ‘Easter truce’ with Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin has announced an “Easter Truce”, saying that Russian soldiers will stop combat operations from 6 pm Moscow time on Saturday until midnight on Sunday.

British MPs confronted by Israeli settlers during visit to West Bank

Two British MPs were confronted by armed Israeli settlers when visiting the embattled West Bank village of Masafer Yatta, and also witnessed hundreds of settlers storm the revered Al-Aqsa Mosque complex during a six-day visit to the occupied Palestinian territories.

Ukraine imposes sanctions on China’s firms for helping Russia make missiles

Ukraine has imposed sanctions on three Chinese companies claiming they were involved in the production of advanced Iskander missiles.

US could recognize Crimea as Russian territory as part of potential accord: Bloomberg

The US could recognize Crimea as Russian territory as part of a potential peace accord between Moscow and Kiev, Bloomberg reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter.

US has preliminary plan to monitor Ukraine ceasefire: WSJ

The U.S. has shared a draft concept for monitoring a potential ceasefire in Ukraine with European and Ukrainian officials in Paris, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing an unnamed Western official.

Trump threatens to abandon Ukraine peace talks unless deal reached ‘very shortly’

President Donald Trump has said the US is ready to “take a pass” on brokering a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine unless a settlement is reached “very shortly”.

UK to support Germany dispatching Taurus missiles to Ukraine: Telegraph

The United Kingdom would support a potential German decision to deliver Taurus missiles to Ukraine, the Telegraph has reported, citing an undisclosed British foreign policy official.

EU fails to agree on sanctions on Russian gas: Reuters

The European Union has shelved the idea of banning Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) imports due to opposition from some members and uncertainty about alternative supplies, Reuters has reported, citing undisclosed EU officials.

Trump tariffs will mean world uses less oil in 2025: IEA

The world will use less crude oil than expected this year due the “substantial risks” posed by US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs to the global economy, according to the global energy watchdog.

Trump admin. seeking to cancel ‘almost all’ funding for NATO, UN: NYT

The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering a budget proposal that would eliminate “almost all funding for international organizations like the United Nations and NATO”, the New York Times has reported, citing officials and an internal memo.

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