22 h. ago Zelensky says new ‘Trump peace plan’ will be ready in days – but Moscow is already pushing back

Zelensky left Germany armed with Nato-style security guarantees – but was still unclear on territory

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27 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Peacekeepers could repel Russian forces under ceasefire plan, says Merz

German Chancellor says this remains a far-off prospect; Zelenskyy says negotiations on peace deal could soon be finalised. What we know on day 1,393Under post-ceasefire guarantees provided by the United States and Europe to Ukraine, peacekeepers could in certain circumstances repel Russian forces, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told ZDF public television in an interview, adding that this remained a far-off prospect. Pressed by interviewers for details on the possible security guarantees floated by the United States in Monday’s Berlin talks with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Merz said the guarantors would need to repel Russian forces should there be a violation of any ceasefire terms.“We would secure a demilitarized zone between the warring parties and, to be very specific, we would also act against corresponding Russian incursions and attacks. We’re not there yet,” he said. “The fact that the Americans have made such a commitment – to protect Ukraine in the event of a c...

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54 h. ago Europe ready to lead ‘multinational force’ in Ukraine as part of US peace plan

Proposal is part of new package of security guarantees, backed by the White House, that could mark breakthrough in reaching agreementEurope is ready to lead a “multinational force” in Ukraine as part of a US proposal for a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, European leaders have said.In a statement, the leaders of the UK, France, Germany and eight other European countries said that troops from a “coalition of the willing” with US support could “assist in the regeneration of Ukraine’s forces, in securing Ukraine’s skies, and in supporting safer seas, including through operating inside Ukraine”. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago European leaders propose ‘multinational force’ and hail ‘significant progress’ on Ukraine talks – Europe live

Statement suggests force to ‘provide robust support’ and enforce a potential peace deal in UkraineSeparately, the commission’s deputy chief spokesperson Olof Gill has just confirmed that commission president Ursula von der Leyen will attend the Berlin talks this evening.Not a surprise at all, but good to have it formally confirmed. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Top Putin aide issues chilling WW3 threat to UK and NATO over Zelensky peace talks

Vladimir Putin's sycophant aide Kirill Dmitriev claimed NATTO was undermining President Donald Trump's peace plan and accused it of wanting to start WW3 rather than see him succeed

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6 d. ago Trump and Europe want ‘same thing’ for Ukraine, insists Starmer

The Prime Minister said there were a ‘number of issues still to be resolved’ but dismissed suggestions his optimism had been frayed

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6 d. ago Merz offers to host Ukraine talks so deal not done ‘above Europe’s head’

Leaders of Germany, France and UK hold ‘detailed’ call with Donald Trump about latest draft of peace plan

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7 d. ago Ukraine war: Trump criticises European leaders on eve of crunch coalition meeting

President says there were ‘strong words’ in latest call, as Volodymyr Zelenskyy to join other European leaders to discuss peace plan on ThursdayLeaders of the “coalition of the willing” group of nations will hold a video call about the Ukraine war on Thursday as Donald Trump voiced impatience with European allies and put US involvement in further talks in doubt, saying they risked “wasting time”.Amid chaotic American efforts to push through a peace deal, the US president said on Wednesday night: “We discussed Ukraine in pretty strong words”, when asked about an earlier phone call with British prime minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz Continue reading...

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7 d. ago ‘Coalition of the willing’ nations to hold call on ending war in Ukraine

Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and others to discuss peace plan as US tries to push through peace dealLeaders of the so-called “coalition of the willing” group of nations will hold a video call on Thursday, as chaotic American efforts to push through a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine reach a crunch moment.Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said his officials would hand over a revised version of a peace plan to US negotiators on Wednesday, ahead of the call with leaders and officials from about 30 nations. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Starmer and European allies discuss Ukraine peace plan with Trump

Sir Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz spoke to Donald Trump about the Ukraine crisis.

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7 d. ago US and Ukraine will hold peace talks TODAY after Trump warned Zelensky: Make a deal by Christmas

The US and Ukraine will hold talks today on a draft peace plan to end the war with Russia, Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed.

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8 d. ago Liverpool: Arne Slot sends Mohamed Salah clear message as peace talks plan revealed

Reds boss left club legend out of squad for precious Champions League win

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8 d. ago BUCKTIN: 'Trump’s "peace plan" is just a billionaire power play to make Ukraine surrender'

'Behind the glossy talk of diplomacy, Donald Trump’s “peace plan” reveals itself as a cynical billionaire power play - a calculated effort to pressure Ukraine into capitulation so wealthy allies can cash in on the aftermath'

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8 d. ago Ukraine prepares to present new peace plan for Trump after London talks

Ukraine prepares to present new peace plan for Trump after London talks  The Times

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9 d. ago Zelenskyy Meets European Leaders In London To Discuss US Peace Plan

Zelenskyy Meets European Leaders In London To Discuss US Peace Plan  Outlook India

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9 d. ago Zelenskyy meets in London with European allies on U.S. peace plan and Ukrainian security

Zelenskyy meets in London with European allies on U.S. peace plan and Ukrainian security  The Tribune-Democrat

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9 d. ago Zelenskyy, European allies weigh U.S. peace plan in London talks

Zelenskyy, European allies weigh U.S. peace plan in London talks  Washington Times

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9 d. ago Ukraine to share revised peace plan with U.S. on Tuesday, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine to share revised peace plan with U.S. on Tuesday, Zelenskiy says  Reuters

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9 d. ago Zelenskyy meets in London with European allies on the US peace plan and Ukrainian security

Zelenskyy meets in London with European allies on the US peace plan and Ukrainian security  WDRB

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9 d. ago Ukraine peace talks: Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets in London with European allies on US peace plan and security

Ukraine peace talks: Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets in London with European allies on US peace plan and security  The Indian Express

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