Russia-Ukraine war

Putin, Trump agree on Ukraine negotiations

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Donald Trump had a phone conversation on Wednesday, both Moscow and Washington have confirmed.

US says won’t send soldiers to Ukraine

Washington plans to review the deployment of its troops around the world but is not going to send them to Ukraine, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has stated.

Ukraine can trade territory in potential peace negotiations with Russia: Zelensky

Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that he plans to exchange territories if U.S. President Donald Trump succeeds in bringing Ukraine and Russia to the negotiating table.

Moscow claims Kiev plotting to drag NATO into war

Ukrainian special services, with Western support, are preparing a series of high-profile provocations to implicate Moscow and draw NATO into a direct military confrontation, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has claimed.

US to consult allies on Ukraine peace plan, seeks Europe’s weapons purchases for Kyiv: Telegraph

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has paused the development of a Ukraine peace plan to hold consultations with European allies, The Telegraph has reported, citing undisclosed sources.

Kremlin claims large part of Ukraine seeks to become Russia

A large part of Ukraine seeks to reunite with Russia and has already done so, as the situation on the battlefield demonstrates, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has claimed.

Trump says wants Ukraine to pay back $500 billion

US President Donald Trump has said he wants to secure a deal with Kiev to ensure Washington gets its money back by trading aid for Ukraine’s rare-earth minerals – regardless of whether “they may be Russian someday.”

Holding elections a disaster for Ukraine: Zelensky

Holding a vote amid the conflict between Russia and Ukraine would be a disaster for Kiev for a number of reasons ranging from popular disapproval to “losing” its Armed Forces, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed.

Baltic states disconnected from Russia’s power grid

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have disconnected their energy systems from Russia's electric power grid "another historic day for European integration", the Estonian Foreign Ministry confirmed.

Trump says has spoken to Putin about Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump says he has discussed the Ukraine war with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the phone, according to the New York Post. The Kremlin has yet to comment on the announcement.

US says ready to ‘double down’ on Russia sanctions

US President Donald Trump is prepared to intensify sanctions on Russia in order to push for an end to the war between Kiev and Moscow, according to his special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg.

Trump says he expects to meet Zelensky next week and will “probably” talk with Putin

US President Donald Trump has stated he would “probably” meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky next week and hinted at a talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

North Korean missiles show improved accuracy in Russian attacks on Ukraine: Reuters

North Korean missiles used by Russia in attacks on Ukraine have become more accurate, Reuters has reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Ukraine regaining nuclear weapons ‘not going to happen’: US

Keith Kellogg, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, has dismissed the possibility of Kyiv regaining nuclear power status.

Ukraine leader a ‘maniac’ to demand NATO nuclear weapons: Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s statements on obtaining nuclear weapons are cause for serious concern, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has stated. In a social media post on Wednesday, she branded the Ukrainian leader a “maniac [gripped by] sick delusions” who could seek a ‘dirty bomb’.

Zelensky says ready for talks with Putin to end war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his willingness to negotiate with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin if it is the only way to bring the Ukraine conflict to an end.

Ukraine calls for nukes to ‘stop Russia’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed that the West should give Kiev nuclear weapons and more missiles “to stop Russia” or fast track his country into NATO.

Biden Administration failed to track arms sent to Ukraine: Reuters

The U.S. weapons and military equipment deliveries to Ukraine, worth tens of billions of dollars, were plagued by a chaotic tracking system, with officials unsure whether certain weapons had been delivered or not, Reuters has reported, citing sources.

Trump wants rare earth elements from Ukraine in exchange for military assistance

US President Donald Trump has indicated that he wants a deal for rare earth elements and other items from Ukraine in exchange for continued military aid in the nation’s war against Russia.

PM says UK to provide more military aid to Ukraine

Britain will provide more military support to Ukraine in 2025 than ever before, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated.

Talks with Ukraine, Russia ‘going pretty well’: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that discussions involving Ukraine and Russia are making progress, though he provided few details.

Ukraine says NATO membership ‘cheapest’ security guarantee, ‘victory’ for US

NATO membership is the "cheapest" possible security guarantee for Ukraine and a chance for US President Donald Trump to score a geopolitical victory over Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated in an interview with the Associated Press.

Trump’s envoy says US wants Zelensky to hold elections in Ukraine

Washington wants Kiev to have presidential and parliamentary elections, potentially by this year’s end, Reuters has reported, citing US President Donald Trump’s special envoy for the Ukraine conflict, Keith Kellogg.

EU divided over peacekeeping forces in Ukraine: Times

The European Union remains divided over the prospect of deploying Western-led peacekeeping troops to Ukraine if a ceasefire agreement between Kyiv and Moscow is reached, The Times has reported, citing multiple military and diplomatic sources.

EU not considering banning Russian LNG until it secures alternatives: Reuters

The European Commission will not propose implementing a ban on Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) imports in its upcoming sanctions package amid concern among member countries about first securing an alternative from other states, including the United States, EU diplomats have told Reuters.

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