8 h. 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'

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5 d. ago PHOTO GALLERY: Christians around the world celebrate Easter as the pope makes a surprise appearance

Faithful Christians around the world celebrated on Sunday the resurrection of Jesus Christ, from Vatican City where Pope Francis made a surprise appearance in his popemobile, to Ukraine, where a temporary Easter truce with Russia appeared in doubt in parts of the nation.

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6 d. ago Putin announces surprise ‘Easter truce’ and claims Russia will not attack Ukraine until Monday

Ukrainians react sceptically to Russian president’s orders to pause fighting out of ‘humanitarian considerations’Ukrainian survivors speak after Russian attack on SumyVladimir Putin has announced an “Easter Truce”, saying that Russian forces will stop combat operations from 6pm Moscow time on Saturday until midnight on Sunday.In a surprise move, Russia’s president said he was ordering a temporary halt to the fighting out of “humanitarian considerations”. He said he expected Ukraine to follow suit and said this would be a test of whether the “regime” in Kyiv was interested in peace. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Zelenskyy says Russia still firing on Ukraine despite ‘Easter truce’

Kremlin proclaimed a temporary ceasefire, but Russian artillery fire is continuing, according to Ukrainian presidentUkrainian survivors speak after Russian attack on SumyVolodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russian artillery fire is continuing in Ukraine despite the Kremlin’s proclamation of an Easter ceasefire.“As of now, according to the commander-in-chief reports, Russian assault operations continue on several frontline sectors, and Russian artillery fire has not subsided,” the Ukrainian president posted on X. “Therefore, there is no trust in words coming from Moscow.” Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Why Prince Harry's surprise Ukraine warzone trip frustrated Prince William and left him fuming at palace officials

The Duke of Sussex met dozens of wounded soldiers in the Ukrainian city of Lviv last Thursday - while his brother visited Estonia last month.

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1 week ago Nato chief in surprise Ukraine visit as US fails to condemn Sumy attack – Europe live

Mark Rutte makes unannounced visit to Odesa and tells Zelenskyy that ‘Nato support is unwavering’The EU has said that “significant joint efforts will be needed” for a successful outcome to trade talks at the end of Donald Trump’s 90-day pause on tariffs.The European Commission, which handles trade policy for the 27 EU member states, was reporting back on a meeting between its lead trade official Maroš Šefčovič and US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick and US trade representative Jamieson Greer in Washington on Monday.The EU will continue to approach these talks in a constructive manner, with a view to identify areas of common interest. It is clear that significant joint efforts will be needed to achieve a successful outcome within the 90-day window.The EU is doing its part. Now it is necessary for the US to define its position. As with every negotiation this must be a two-way street... With both sides bringing something to the table.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Meghan Markle gives fresh glimpse of Archie and Lilibet as she shows off 'special gift' Prince Harry bought back from surprise visit to Ukraine for their children

In a week that has seen Prince Harry fly to Ukraine and go to court seeking the reinstatement of his UK security detail, Meghan posted a series of cute clips painting an image of domestic bliss.

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2 w. ago Prince Harry's secret trip to Ukraine: Duke of Sussex makes surprise visit to war

Prince Harry met with war victims today in a surprise visit to Ukraine as part of his ongoing work with wounded veterans.

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2 w. ago Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine to meet Russia war victims

The Duke of Sussex, along with members of the Invictus Games Foundation, have travelled to Ukraine to visit injured war personnel.

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2 w. ago Prince Harry pictured with wounded soldiers in surprise visit to Ukraine

Duke of Sussex sees services including prosthetics given to wounded civilians and fighters

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2 w. ago Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine for very touching reason

Former Royal Prince Harry paid a visit to the Superhumans Centre, an orthopaedic clinic in Lviv Ukraine that treats and rehabilitates wounded soldiers and civilians

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2 w. ago Prince Harry makes shock Ukraine visit to meet Russia war victims

Injured war personnel in Ukraine, were given a boost when they received a surprise visit from Prince Harry, as the Duke of Sussex was joined by those from the Invictus Games Foundation

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2 w. ago Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine: Duke meets war victims as part of 'his ongoing work'

Prince Harry met with war victims today in a surprise visit to Ukraine as part of his ongoing work with wounded veterans.

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2 w. ago Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says US ‘very surprised’ after Chinese fighters captured on frontline

Ukraine president says more than 150 Chinese involved in fighting for Russia; US lawmakers criticise reports of planned troop pullbacks in Europe. What we know on day 1,142See all our Ukraine war coverageVolodymyr Zelenskyy accused Beijing of turning a blind eye to the recruitment of Chinese nationals to fight for Russia, adding he believed the US was “very surprised” by the revelation. The Ukrainian leader said Kyiv has obtained passport details of at least 155 fighters from China in the war. While Zelenskyy said Beijing knew its citizens were there, he didn’t believe the country had given “some kind of command” they join the fight.Zelenskyy added he believes Russia is using social media, including TikTok, to recruit. He said he was prepared to exchange captured Chinese soldiers with Ukrainian servicemen in detention.China called those claims “groundless”, saying they are contrary to an effort to find a political solution to the ongoing war. “The Chinese government always asks Chin...

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3 w. ago Cute video shows newborn lion cubs with lioness mum rescued from Ukraine

A lioness rescued from war torn Ukraine has given birth to three cubs as Yorkshire Wildlife Park release adorable video.

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4 w. ago Lioness rescued from Putin's blitz on Ukraine has surprise on arrival in UK

A pride of lions rescued from the horrors of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and transported to Yorkshire is now even bigger after being joined by some new arrivals

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