44 h. ago Putin visits Russia’s Kursk region, wants it ‘fully liberated’ from Ukraine forces

Kyiv hints it is pulling troops back amid Russian advances, despite having hoped to use its hold on area as a bargaining chip in peace talks.

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3 d. ago Ukraine’s Zelensky arrives in Saudi Arabia to meet prince ahead of summit with US

If Ukraine and the US reach an understanding acceptable to Trump, that could accelerate his administration’s push to peace talks.

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3 d. ago Zelensky in Saudi Arabia as US voices hope for Ukraine peace talks

Tuesday’s crunch Ukraine-US talks will be the first between the two sides since White House blow-up.

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4 d. ago US to assess Ukraine’s peace stance at crunch talks in Saudi Arabia

US and Ukrainian officials to meet for the first time since Zelensky’s disastrous White House visit last month.

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7 d. ago Trump says ‘easier’ to work with Russia than Ukraine on peace talks

Despite threatening new sanctions on Russia, the US president says he trusts Putin and understands his actions in Ukraine.

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2 w. ago Trump can’t break Russia’s alliance with China – but he can shake it

With Washington and Moscow advancing talks for peace in Ukraine, a successful deal would draw them closer, which could prove disadvantageous for Beijing.

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3 w. ago Why China wants Europe to be involved in Ukraine peace talks

Why China wants Europe to be involved in Ukraine peace talks  DW (English)

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3 w. ago Ukraine war briefing: China lauds Trump’s Russia peace talks

Ukraine war briefing: China lauds Trump’s Russia peace talks  The Guardian

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3 w. ago Can China still play a role as peacemaker in Ukraine after US

Beijing has reportedly offered to provide peacekeepers, but analysts are divided about how far it is willing to go to secure a deal.

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3 w. ago Trump takes aim at Zelensky, suggests Ukraine ‘should never have started’ war with Russia

Trump responds to Zelensky’s misgivings as the US and Russia forge ahead on peace talks, without Ukraine.

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3 w. ago Ukraine peace talks, China’s durable bamboo: SCMP daily highlights

From Beijing welcoming peace efforts to a military veteran allegedly sharing secrets, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.

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3 w. ago ‘Critical moment’: China calls for all stakeholders to be part of Ukraine peace talks

Remarks by Beijing’s UN envoy Fu Cong come as US and Russia start peace negotiations in Saudi Arabia without Ukraine, Europe.

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3 w. ago China calls for all stakeholders to be part of Ukraine peace talks

China calls for all stakeholders to be part of Ukraine peace talks  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago Europe talks up more defence spending, but split over peacekeeping forces in Ukraine

European leaders at an emergency meeting in Paris were divided on how to respond to Donald Trump’s dramatic policy shift on Ukraine.

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3 w. ago China calls for all stakeholders in Ukraine war to be in peace process

China calls for all stakeholders in Ukraine war to be in peace process  Reuters.com

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