56 h. ago US Signals New Push for Full Ceasefire in Ukraine at Paris Talks

US officials indicated at a meeting with Europeans in Paris that they want to secure a full ceasefire in Ukraine within weeks, part of a renewed push to halt hostilities in Russia’s three-year war, according to people familiar with the matter.

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1 week ago Ukraine Plans to Send Envoys to US for Talks on Minerals Deal

Ukrainian officials will visit the US at the end of this week for talks on a deal governing post-war plans to exploit mineral deposits and rebuild infrastructure, according to people familiar with the matter.

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1 week ago Russia Signals New Talks After Firing Missile Barrage at Ukraine

Fresh talks between Russia and the US toward a ceasefire in Ukraine are expected as soon as this week, the Kremlin’s negotiator said in a state TV interview that aired hours after Moscow’s forces fired a ballistic missile at Kyiv, killing at least one person.

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2 w. ago Putin Bets Trump Delivers on Ukraine While Priming for More War

Russia is still counting on US President Donald Trump to deliver an acceptable peace deal in Ukraine, though it’s prepared to continue the war if talks fail, according to people in Moscow familiar with the matter.

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3 w. ago Ukrainians expect Russia to launch fresh offensive to strengthen negotiating position

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces are preparing to launch a fresh military offensive in the coming weeks to maximize the pressure on Ukraine and strengthen the Kremlin’s negotiating position in ceasefire talks, Ukrainian government and military analysts said. The move could give Russian President Vladimir Putin every reason to delay discussions about pausing the fighting […]

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3 w. ago A ’coalition of the willing’ mulls more aid for Ukraine and a possible European armed force

PARIS — Ukraine’s allies from across Europe gathered for talks in Paris on Thursday about how to strengthen Kyiv’s hand and its military as it pushes for a ceasefire with Russia, and to consider proposals to deploy European troops in the country in tandem with any peace deal. French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting the […]

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3 w. ago Russia Hits Ukraine’s Main Cities With Drones Before Paris Talks

Swarms of Russian drones attacked Ukraine’s major cities overnight as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy prepared to join European leaders for a meeting in Paris aimed at reinforcing Kyiv’s position in any peace settlement.

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Boom in Uranium Stocks Fizzles as Ukraine Ceasefire Talks Build

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

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3 w. ago Russia and US Teams Meet After Ukraine Holds ‘Productive’ Talks

US and Russian officials were meeting in Saudi Arabia a day after American and Ukrainian teams held talks, as President Donald Trump pushes for progress in achieving a ceasefire in the war.

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3 w. 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.

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3 w. 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 […]

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