39 m. ago Ukraine 'may have to give up land to stop Putin's war', admits Vitali Klitschko

Three years on from when Vladimir Putin's brutal invasion of Ukraine began, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko says the nation may have to make a sacrifice to end hostilities

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39 m. ago Putin and Witkoff meet in Kremlin after car bomb kills Russian general near Moscow – Europe live

US envoy and Russian leader hold planned meeting following the death of Lt Gen Yaroslav Moskalik in BalashikhaPjotr Sauer is a Russian affairs reporter for the GuardianA senior Russian military official was killed in a car explosion near Moscow on Friday, just hours before a Kremlin meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff. Continue reading...

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46 m. ago O’Neill praises Pope’s commitment to peace as she confirms funeral attendance

The Sinn Fein vice president has cut short a family holiday to attend Pope Francis’s funeral in Rome.

Culture

55 m. ago Pope Francis funeral LIVE: World leaders and thousands of mourners gather in Rome for historic service

World leaders including US President Donald Trump, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be in attendance

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70 m. ago Trial dates set for former mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson and co

Anderson appeared at Preston Crown Court with other defendants, including former politician Derek Hatton.

Politics

1 hour ago Putin ignores Donald Trump's plea for peace and launches overnight blitz on Ukraine

Harrowing images showed the extent of an overnight attack in Ukraine which resulted in several fatalities. The nightmare explosions took place despite Donald Trump telling Russia to 'stop'

Politics

1 hour ago All options ‘remain on the table’ for Ukraine – Downing Street

Downing Street has said that all options “remain on the table” when it comes to support for Ukraine in the event of a peace deal.A Number 10 spokesman said on Friday that “advanced coalition of the willing planning is developing at pace” and “all options remain on the table” when it comes to supporting Kyiv.The Times newspaper reported on Friday that the UK is likely to abandon plans to send troops to Ukraine as risks are considered to be too high, however Number 10 said that it does not recognise that report.A Number 10 spokesman said on Friday: “All options remain on the table and advanced coalition of the willing planning is developing at pace.”The spokesman also pointed to the Operation Interflex programme training Ukrainian troops as one of the ways the country is being supported.Asked whether troops being deployed would be dependent on the US offering a “backstop” to a peace deal, the spokesman said he would not give a running commentary on talks, but added: “As the Prime Mini...

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2 h. ago A Russian general was killed by a car bomb just outside Moscow

Russia’s top criminal investigation agency said that a senior Russian military officer was killed by a car bomb on Friday

Events

2 h. ago The moment Trump's Ukraine peace deal was blown to pieces? General assassinated in Moscow car bomb as US envoy lands

Footage showed a powerful blast destroying a parked Volkswagen Golf on Bulvar Nesterova, Moscow region, when the Lt Gen walked past this morning

Politics

2 h. ago Galloway duo appeal for donations ahead of mercy mission to war

Andy Macdonald and Iain Gordon will be delivering three vehicles full of aid to Ukraine in August.

Events

2 h. ago Indian Army chief visits Kashmir in aftermath of attack as UN urges restraint

UN says any issues between the nuclear-powered neighbours should be resolved ‘peacefully, through meaningful and mutual engagement’

Events

2 h. ago Russian general killed in Moscow car blast on day of Trump envoy visit

Lt Gen Yaroslav Moskalik named as victim of explosion that appears similar to previous attacks claimed by UkraineEurope live – latest updatesA senior Russian military official was killed in a car explosion near Moscow on Friday, just hours before a Kremlin meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff.The Russian authorities named the officer as Lt Gen Yaroslav Moskalik, the deputy head of the main operations directorate of the general staff of the Russian armed forces. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago 'Crimea will stay with Russia,' says Trump blaming Ukraine's Nato ambitions for starting Putin's war

The US president’s envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow on Friday where he is expected to meet the Russian leader

Politics

3 h. ago Ukraine says Russia kills 3 in another drone attack after Trump rebukes Putin

Officials say a Russian drone has struck an apartment building in a southeastern Ukraine city, killing three people and injuring 10 others

Events

3 h. ago Vladimir Putin rejects Donald Trump's plea to stop Ukraine attacks as new drone strikes kill five

The US president’s envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow on Friday where he is expected to meet the Russian leader

Events

3 h. ago Pope Francis’s work on peace must be remembered at funeral – Irish president

The people of Ireland have ‘appreciation’ for the life of the late pontiff, Michael D Higgins said.

Politics

3 h. ago 'Bittersweet' moment as racehorse fetches £1m after missile attack on investor's Ukraine home

A two-year-old, offered by a group of Scandinavian investors, smashed the record for the highest priced lot sold at Goffs in Doncaster when bought by Godolphin

Economics

3 h. ago Ukrainian and European peace deal counterproposals to US at talks in London

Ukrainian and European peace deal counterproposals to US at talks in London  Reuters

Economics

5 h. ago Boris Johnson warns Ukraine ‘gets nothing’ from Trump’s peace proposals

The former UK prime minister, who built the international coalition backing Ukraine, has demolished the US president’s peace proposals

Events

5 h. ago Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov claims US and Moscow moving in 'right direction' to end Ukraine war

US and Russia have been discussing a deal that would force Ukraine to hand over occupied land and give up its Nato ambitions

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