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Petition urges British government to launch inquiry into anti-Palestinian racism

A new parliamentary petition has been launched urging the UK government to adopt a definition of anti-Palestinian racism and launch an inquiry into its impact on politics and the media.

Russia and Ukraine agree on Black Sea ceasefire

Moscow and Kiev have agreed to “eliminate the use of force” in the Black Sea after parallel talks with US negotiators in Saudi Arabia.

Russia seeking full control of partially occupied Ukrainian regions in negotiations with US: Report

Moscow is pushing to gain full control over four occupied Ukrainian oblasts—Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson—during talks with Washington in Saudi Arabia, the Moscow Times reported, citing sources familiar with the Kremlin’s strategy.

American senators push Trump to seize Russian assets for Ukraine: Reuters

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is urging the administration of President Donald Trump to transfer more than $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine instead of limiting assistance to the interest earned on those funds.

Russia managed to influence American leadership: Zelensky

Russian propaganda is successfully influencing  some people in the White House, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed in an interview with Time magazine.

China refutes involvement in Ukraine ‘peacekeeping’ contingent

Beijing has rejected a media report suggesting that China could take part in a potential EU deployment of ‘peacekeeping’ forces to Ukraine, reaffirming its stance in favor of a diplomatic solution to the conflict.

Trump growing angry over ongoing Russia-Ukraine aerial attacks: Report

U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly growing angry that Russia and Ukraine continue to launch aerial attacks despite Washington's peace efforts, the Telegraph reported, citing undisclosed sources close to the American leader.

British military officials slam Ukraine ‘peacekeeping’ plan as ‘political theater’: Telegraph

The UK military has dismissed Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s proposal to deploy Western troops to Ukraine as part of a ‘peacekeeping force’ to oversee a potential ceasefire, The Telegraph has reported.

US, Ukrainian hold ‘technical’ talks in Saudi Arabia to discuss partial ceasefire

A Ukrainian delegation met with its U.S. counterpart in Riyadh for talks on 'technical issues' related to the partial ceasefire on energy and critical infrastructure strikes, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov stated.

EU afraid US will cut off arms support: WaPo

Officials from EU member states are worried that the Donald Trump administration could stop supporting US-made weapons systems used by its NATO allies in Europe, the Washington Post reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.

US believes Ukraine war ceasefire could be agreed by Easter: Bloomberg

The United States is hopeful for a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict by April 20, despite Russia’s ongoing attacks, Bloomberg has reported, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter.

Attempts to end Ukraine war ‘somewhat under control’: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated efforts to end the war in Ukraine are "somewhat under control" just hours before a massive Russian drone strike on Kyiv killed three people including a five-year-old girl and her father.

China considering joining Ukraine peacekeeping mission: Die Welt

Beijing is reportedly considering joining a peacekeeping force as part of the European-led "coalition of the willing" to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine, the German media outlet Die Welt has reported, citing unnamed diplomatic sources.

Most Americans slam Putin for Russia-Ukraine war: Poll

Nearly all Americans blame the Kremlin’s leader Vladimir Putin for the Russia-Ukraine war rather than President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to a survey.

European states reconsidering troop deployment in Ukraine: FT

European countries supporting Ukraine in the conflict with Russia are shifting away from the idea of deploying troops to the country, the Financial Times has reported.

Negotiations on dividing territory between Moscow and Kiev ongoing: Trump

Talks about the terms of “dividing up the lands” between Moscow and Kiev are in full swing, US President Donald Trump has stated.

France considers UN peacekeeping mission for Ukraine in case of peace agreement: Telegraph

French President Emmanuel Macron is exploring the possibility of establishing a United Nations-led peacekeeping mission to protect Ukraine in the event of a potential peace deal, the Telegraph has reported.

Germany confiscates Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in Baltic Sea: Der Spiegel

The German government has seized a tanker stranded in the Baltic Sea linked to Russia's "shadow fleet", Der Spiegel has reported, citing security sources.

US claims Ukraine will hold presidential elections

U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, has told American journalist Tucker Carlson in an interview that Ukraine's leadership has agreed to hold a presidential election.

Russia says Iran has the right to peaceful nuclear energy

Moscow has once again defended Tehran's nuclear program, saying it is completely peaceful in nature and complies with international law.

European countries plan to replace US in NATO by 2035: FT

Europe’s NATO members are drawing up a plan to gradually replace the United States as their key defense guarantor over the next five to ten years, the Financial Times has reported, citing sources.

UK discussing deploying military aircrafts to Ukraine under potential peace deal: Telegraph

British military leaders have discussed deploying Royal Air Force (RAF) jets to Ukraine as part of a potential peace agreement, the Telegraph reported, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

Russian president sends letter to new Syrian leadership

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a letter to his Syrian counterpart, Ahmed al-Sharaa, voicing his support for endeavours to restore stability and security in the country, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated.

Germany reopens its diplomatic mission in Syria after 13-year closure

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock reopened Berlin's embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus on Thursday after a 13-year closure.

Macron confirms Iran released French citizen imprisoned for over 880 days

A French citizen imprisoned in Iran for more than 880 days has been freed, according to President Emmanuel Macron.

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