Zelenskyy sends team for peace talks but says Russia ‘not serious enough’
Two sides set for first direct negotiations since March 2022 but Russia’s lower-level delegation in Istanbul seen as snub Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sent a delegation...
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Wednesday briefing: Is Zelenskyy playing political poker – or Russian roulette?
In today’s newsletter: the Ukraine president’s call for Putin to meet him in person represents a huge gamble in the prospect of peace Good morning....
Trump must realise Putin is obstacle to peace, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian president says he will travel to Turkey on Thursday whether or not Russian leader flies in for talks Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he hopes...
Vladimir Putin rejects ceasefire ultimatum proposed by European leaders
Leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland told Russian president to accept unconditional 30-day ceasefire by Monday or face increased sanctions and weapons transfers to...
Stockholm rejects ‘bizarre’ US letter urging city to scrap diversity initiatives
City official says it will not comply with request seeking to impose Donald Trump’s rollback of diversity measures A city official in Stockholm has said...
Friedrich Merz calls for US to ‘stay out’ of German politics
Germany’s new chancellor issued warning after far-right AfD received strong backing from Donald Trump allies Germany’s new chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned the US to...
Romanians vote in election that could propel ultranationalist Trump ally to power
George Simion, 38, comfortably ahead in polls as first round of voting begins in presidential election Romanians are voting in a presidential election rerun that...
Trump administration readies first sale of military equipment to Ukraine
State department certifies licence for ‘$50m or more’ in defence hardware and services after minerals deal signed The Trump administration will approve its first sale...
Ukraine war live: ‘historic’ minerals deal signals long-term commitment to a free Ukraine, US says
US treasury secretary Scott Bessent says agreement shows both sides’ commitment to ‘lasting peace’ while Ukraine PM Shmyhal calls it ‘good, equal and beneficial’ Full...
US and Ukraine sign minerals deal that solidifies investment in Kyiv’s defense against Russia
Move seals a deal to create a fund the Trump administration says will begin to repay roughly $175bn provided to Ukraine The US and Kyiv...
