9 h. ago European Leaders Reject Russian Demands for Sanctions Relief

A coalition of European leaders ruled out the possibility of easing sanctions on Russia, one of President Vladimir Putin’s demands to agree to a partial ceasefire with Ukraine.

Politics

49 h. ago Oil Gains as Industry Report Points to Big Drop in US Stockpiles

Oil edged higher after an industry report signaled a major contraction in US crude stockpiles, while the market weighed the prospect of a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in the Black Sea.

Economics

63 h. ago Kremlin Says It Won’t Give Details of Talks With US Over Ukraine

The Kremlin said it won’t disclose details of 12 hours of negotiations between Russian and US officials in Saudi Arabia, sowing confusion about progress toward securing at least a partial ceasefire in the war in Ukraine.

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64 h. ago Boom in Uranium Stocks Fizzles as Ukraine Ceasefire Talks Build

Once-booming uranium stocks have been veering toward bust mode to start 2025.

Events

4 d. ago Russia launches mass drone attack on Ukraine before ceasefire talks

At least seven people were killed after Russia launched a barrage of drones across Ukraine overnight on Sunday, according to local Ukrainian officials and emergency services.

Events

4 d. ago Seven killed after Moscow targets Ukraine with mass drone attack ahead of ceasefire talks

KYIV, Ukraine — At least seven people were killed after Russia launched a barrage of drones across Ukraine overnight on Sunday, according to local Ukrainian officials and emergency services. The attack on the Ukrainian capital came ahead of ceasefire negotiations in Saudi Arabia in which Ukraine and Russia are expected to hold indirect U.S.-mediated talks […]

Events

4 d. ago US Hopes for Ukraine Peace Deal Soon as Putin Seems in No Hurry

The US is still hoping a broad ceasefire in Russia’s war in Ukraine can be reached within weeks, even as the warring sides continue attacks and signs ahead of talks scheduled for the coming days that the Kremlin is in no hurry to reach a deal.

Politics

5 d. ago Russia launches deadly drone attack on Ukraine despite limited ceasefire

Ukraine and Russia agreed in principle Wednesday to a limited ceasefire after U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with the countries’ leaders.

Events

7 d. ago Europe makes plan for peacekeeping force in Ukraine if U.S. ceasefire efforts work out

The peacekeeping force would be lead by Britain and France — a 'coalition of the willing,' U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it

Events

7 d. ago Ceasefire talks put Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia on the spotlight. What’s next for the nuclear power plant

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — During a call between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, the U.S. leader apparently suggested Volodymyr Zelenskyy consider transferring ownership of Ukraine’s power plants to the U.S. for long-term security, according to a U.S. statement. Briefing the media later, Zelenskyy said the discussion with Trump had focused specifically on […]

Events

7 d. ago UK Spearheads Military Planning Discussions for Postwar Ukraine

Western allies will begin talks to hammer out the detailed military plans underpinning an Anglo-French-led peacekeeping force, stepping up preparations for postwar Ukraine despite Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rejection of a full ceasefire.

Events

7 d. ago EU Leaders to Grapple With Trump’s Russia Gambit: What to Watch

European Union leaders will aim to affirm their plans to bolster defense spending at a summit Thursday, but now face a more pressing concern: whether they will have a role in US President Donald Trump’s efforts to fast-track a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Politics

8 d. ago Trump tells Zelenskyy U.S. should own Ukraine energy plants for security

Trump told Zelenskyy that the U.S could be 'very helpful in running those plants with its electricity and utility expertise,' according to a White House statement.

Events

8 d. ago European Stocks Edge Higher With Focus on Fed’s Rate Decision

European stocks gained for a fourth straight day as investors weighed progress on a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. Their focus will turn to the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision later today.

Economics

9 d. ago Putin Spurns Ukraine Ceasefire in Talks But Trump Calls It a Win

President Vladimir Putin refused to give Donald Trump the 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine he and his team had demanded on the path toward ending the three-year conflict. It was still good enough for the US president.

Events

9 d. ago UK, EU in Talks to Accelerate Arms for Ukraine Before Ceasefire

The UK and European Union are in talks to accelerate arms shipments to Ukraine ahead of a potential full ceasefire, Britain’s foreign secretary told Bloomberg shortly before Vladimir Putin agreed to a limited truce.

Events

1 week ago Kremlin Says Putin to Speak to Trump as US Pushes Ukraine Truce

The Kremlin confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin is due to speak to President Donald Trump on Tuesday amid the US push for a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine.

Politics

1 week ago Starmer urges Putin to prove he is serious about peace by signing up to Ukraine ceasefire

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to sign up to a ceasefire in its war against Ukraine if he is serious about peace.

Events

1 week ago UK Urges Economic Pressure on Russia If Putin Balks at Truce

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on Western nations to ramp up economic pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin if he delays a ceasefire in Ukraine, as he prepared to host a fresh round of discussions with like-minded leaders about securing a truce.

Politics

1 week ago G7 urges Russia to accept ceasefire, backs Ukraine’s territorial integrity

The joint communique followed weeks of tension between U.S. allies and President Donald Trump over his upending of Western trade, security and Ukraine-related policy.

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