12 h. ago New Pope calls for 'no more war' in first Vatican address as he's 'deeply hurt'

Pope Leo has called for an “authentic, true and lasting peace” in Ukraine, while announcing he was “deeply hurt” by events in Gaza and the Middle East during his first address as Pope at the Vatican

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13 h. ago Hamas announces it will release another hostage as it's revealed terror group are in direct talks with Trump administration amid cautious hope of progress towards Middle East peace plan

The terrorist group hopes the release of Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander will pave the way to reopening crossings and allow humanitarian aid back into Gaza.

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13 h. ago Putin calls for talks with Ukraine amid hopes of conflict being resolved

Zelensky said he is open to talks that he described as a “positive sign”, but only if Moscow signs up to an unconditional ceasefire first.

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15 h. ago Zelensky says he 'will be waiting' to meet Putin in Turkey in a matter of DAYS after Trump called out the Ukraine and Russia leaders online

The Ukrainian wartime leader urged for a 'full and lasting ceasefire' to start tomorrow ahead of any potential showdown in Istanbul next Thursday.

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16 h. ago Russia Ukraine ceasefire 'hours away' as Zelensky makes 'personal' Putin vow

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be waiting 'personally' for his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin after the latter called for the resumption of direct talks

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18 h. ago Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is 'ready to meet' as he welcomes Vladimir Putin's calls for peace talks

Mr Zelensky was speaking after Vladimir Putin effectively rejected a ceasefire proposal but instead called for the resumption of direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15.

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18 h. ago ‘No more war,’ Pope Leo pleads to world in first Sunday address at the Vatican

The new pontiff called for ‘authentic and lasting peace’ in Ukraine and ceasefire in Gaza

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20 h. ago ‘Never again war’: Pope Leo calls for peace in Ukraine in first Sunday address

New pontiff also urges a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza and welcomes truce between India and PakistanPope Leo XIV has called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and pleaded for an end to global conflicts, which he likened to a “third world war in pieces”.In his first Sunday address at the Vatican, the new pontiff urged an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza and the release of all hostages. He also welcomed the truce between India and Pakistan and referenced the end of the second world war in 1945. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Zelenskyy says Russia must agree to ceasefire before holding peace talks

Ukrainian president welcomes Putin’s call to meet but insists on 30-day unconditional truce

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23 h. ago Pope Leo XIV live: New pontiff appeals to global leaders for ‘no more war’ in first Sunday address at the Vatican

Pope called for ‘authentic and lasting peace’ in Ukraine and ceasefire in Gaza

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23 h. ago Ukraine ready to meet Russia but only if ceasefire agreed, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian president open to direct talks after Putin suggests negotiations in Turkey on ThursdayUkraine war live – latest updatesUkraine is open to direct talks with Russia later this week but only if Moscow signs up to an unconditional ceasefire first, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said, responding to Vladimir Putin’s overnight suggestion of negotiations in Turkey.“There is no point in continuing the killing even for a single day. We expect Russia to confirm a ceasefire – full, lasting and reliable – starting tomorrow, May 12, and Ukraine is ready to meet,” Ukraine’s president said in a post on X on Sunday morning. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy welcomes Putin calls for talks but says Russia must agree to ‘full, lasting, reliable’ ceasefire

In late-night address in Moscow, Russian president dismissed calls by European leaders for 30-day ceasefire to start on MondayVladimir Putin’s proposal for “direct talks” with Kyiv came hours after leaders from the UK, France, Germany and Poland travelled to Kyiv to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy.As my colleague Shaun Walker notes in this story, the European leaders told the Russian president to sign up to an unconditional ceasefire by Monday or face increased sanctions and weapons transfers to Ukraine.It is a positive sign that the Russians have finally begun to consider ending the war.The entire world has been waiting for this for a very long time. And the very first step in truly ending any war is a ceasefire. There is no point in continuing the killing even for a single day. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Trump hails a 'potentially great day for Russia and Ukraine' after Putin proposed peace talks following ceasefire ultimatum

Last night the Russian President called for direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, saying the two countries should aim to achieve 'peace'.

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27 h. ago Putin offers new peace talks as West demands ceasefire and threatens sanctions

Vladimir Putin has proposed restarting direct peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul next week, but stopped short of agreeing to a Western-backed ceasefire due to begin on Monday.

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32 h. ago Vladimir Putin calls for 'direct talks' with Ukraine to make 'lasting, strong peace' in rare late

Vladimir Putin has given his response to a proposal from Ukraine and its allies for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire, with the Russian President making a significant announcement

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33 h. ago Putin calls for 'direct talks' with Ukraine to make 'lasting, strong peace' in rare late

In a rare late-night TV address on Sunday, he said Russia was proposing direct talks with Ukraine in an attempt 'to achieve the restoration of a long-term, lasting peace'.

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36 h. ago Keir Starmer calls out Putin and says he has Trump's support

Vladimir Putin has been warned by European leaders that he has 24 hours to accept a 30-day ceasefire or he will face a raft of new sanctions

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41 h. ago Putin ‘called out’ by Starmer, Trump and European leaders to agree Ukraine truce – or face ‘massive’ sanctions

Labour prime minister also threatens to increase military aid to Zelensky in symbolic show of solidarity in Kyiv as he says Europe and the US president ‘speaking with one voice’, weeks after White House showdown

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44 h. ago UK, US and allies ‘calling Putin out’ as they intensify calls for ceasefire

The Prime Minister and his Ukrainian, French, German and Polish counterparts spoke with Donald Trump earlier on Saturday.

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44 h. ago Ukraine war live: European leaders tell Putin to agree to unconditional ceasefire by Monday or face ‘massive’ sanctions

European leaders, in coordination with Donald Trump, are proposing a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting 12 MayIt is the first time the leaders of the four European nations (France, the UK, Germany and Poland) have made a joint visit to Ukraine, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).“We are clear the bloodshed must end. Russia must stop its illegal invasion,” the leaders said in a joint statement, adding:Alongside the US, we call on Russia to agree a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire to create the space for talks on a just and lasting peace.We will continue to increase our support for Ukraine. Until Russia agrees to an enduring ceasefire, we will ratchet up pressure on Russia’s war machine. Continue reading...

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