64 m. ago Trump reveals where ceasefire talks with Putin stand as he issues chilling final warning to the deal

President Donald Trump vowed to get a 'completed and signed' ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine, warning 'millions' will die if the fighting doesn't end.

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3 h. ago Kremlin says ‘much to be done’ on Ukraine ceasefire deal as Zelenskyy warns Putin will manipulate plan – Europe live

Russia says there are reasons to be ‘cautiously optimistic’ and said there is an understanding talks are needed between Vladimir Putin and Donald TrumpThe Kremlin said there were “reasons to be cautiously optimistic” in discussion on ceasefire, but “there is still much to be done," in further discussions between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.Speaking after last night’s visit of US special envoy Steve Witkoff, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that “when Mr Witkoff brings all the information to President Trump, we will determine the timing of a conversation (between Trump and Putin).” Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Trump hits back at Putin's 'incomplete' statement after Russian leader rejects ceasefire deal with Ukraine

Donald Trump said he hopes that Russia will 'do the right thing' after Vladimir Putin rejected a US-backed proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine.

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16 h. ago Ukraine ceasefire: What are Putin and Zelensky’s demands for agreeing 30

Talks in Saudi Arabia produced a commitment that the US would renew intelligence and ‘security support’

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19 h. ago The Guardian view on Trump and Ukraine: respite is possible, but resolution looks distant | Editorial

Will-they-won’t-they over a ceasefire does not change the underlying dynamics of US retreat from supporting Kyiv A three-year conflict has taken bewildering, lurching turns in under a fortnight. Less than two weeks after Donald Trump berated Volodymyr Zelenskyy, ejected him from the White House and cut off Ukraine’s support, he U-turned to threaten financial measures “that would be very bad for Russia” if it did not reach a deal with Kyiv. Ukraine’s acceptance of a 30-day ceasefire proposal, building on its own suggestion of a halt in air and maritime conflict, threw the onus on Moscow. On Thursday, Vladimir Putin claimed to support the idea in theory – but warned of “serious issues” to address.Ukraine’s agreement prompted the resumption of US intelligence sharing and military aid, which may well have been Kyiv’s primary aim. Mr Trump would like to take the credit – and perhaps aspires to a Nobel prize – for a peace deal. Mr Trump, who was hosting Nato’s sec...

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20 h. ago Trump reveals what he'd 'love' to tell Putin about Ukraine ceasefire deal

President Donald Trump said he's open to talking to Vladimir Putin after the Russian president showed resistance to a ceasefire deal with Ukraine.

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27 h. ago Ukraine ceasefire: What are Putin and Zelensky’s demands for agreeing 30 day truce?

The talks in Saudi Arabia produced a commitment that the US would renew intelligence and ‘security support’

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31 h. ago Ukraine war live: Russian operation in Kursk is in final stage, Kremlin claims, as US negotiators head to Moscow

Russian operation to expel Ukrainian forces in final stage, claims Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, following visit to region by President Vladimir PutinTrump hints at financial repercussions if Russia rejects Ukraine ceasefireForeign ministers of leading western democracies will meet in Canada on Thursday after seven weeks of rising tensions between Trump and US allies over his upending of foreign policy on Ukraine and imposing of tariffs. The Group of Seven ministers from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States, along with the EU, meet in the remote tourist town of La Malbaie, nestled in the Quebec hills for two days of meetings that in the past have broadly been consensual on the issues they face. Top of the agenda for Washington’s partners will be getting a debriefing on US secretary of state Marco Rubio’s talks on Tuesday with Kyiv in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where Ukraine said it was ready to support a 30-day ceasefire deal.But in the run-up to the...

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39 h. ago Trump makes major fashion faux pas during St. Patrick's Day celebration

DAILYMAIL.COM LIVE BLOG: Donald Trump is giving Russia a stern but strange message as a 30-day ceasefire deal with Ukraine is being worked out as he meets with Ireland's Taoiseach.

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41 h. ago Donald Trump issues astonishing threat to Vladimir Putin over Ukraine ceasefire

Donald Trump said he 'could do things that would be very bad for Russia' if they do not agree to the 30-day ceasefire deal with Ukraine and that the US has "people going over there"

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42 h. ago Trump makes major fashion faux pas during St. Patrick's Day celebration: Live updates

DAILYMAIL.COM LIVE BLOG: Donald Trump is giving Russia a stern but strange message as a 30-day ceasefire deal with Ukraine is being worked out as he meets with Ireland's Taoiseach.

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43 h. ago ‘Thirty days could be just 30 minutes’: Warning Putin will break any Ukraine ceasefire after US strikes deal with Kyiv

The Russian president will aim to exploit a truce, current and former senior European officials tell The Independent

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43 h. ago Trump threatens Putin with 'devastating' punishment if he doesn't accept Ukraine ceasefire deal

President Donald Trump has threatened 'devastating' consequences for Russia if Vladimir Putin does not agree to a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine.

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44 h. ago ‘30 days could be just 30 minutes’: Warning Putin will break any Ukraine ceasefire after US strikes deal with Kyiv

The Russian president will aim to exploit a truce as much as he can, current and former senior European officials tell The Independent

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48 h. ago Putin 'doesn't need Trump's ceasefire because he is winning in Ukraine' and he 'will find it difficult to agree', claims Kremlin in devastating blow to peace deal

News of Russian gains in the embattled Kursk region came hours after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Kyiv had accepted a 30-day ceasefire proposed by Washington

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49 h. ago US and UK pile pressure on Putin to agree Ukraine ceasefire after Trump and Zelensky bury hatchet to back deal

Putin’s forces renew their attacks on Ukraine after Kyiv signs up to 30-day ceasefire plan

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49 h. ago Putin's fury at Trump's ceasefire deal for Ukraine: Vladimir 'will find it difficult to agree' to proposal because his army is rapidly advancing, Kremlin source admits

News of Russian gains in the embattled Kursk region came hours after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Kyiv had accepted a 30-day ceasefire proposed by Washington

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62 h. ago Why Trump has the upper hand over Putin as he challenges him to 'tango' and agree Ukraine peace. How a historic deal got done, by MARK NICOL

That infamous Friday afternoon in the Oval office, the Ukrainian comedian turned political leader was bulled, belittled and humiliated by Donald Trump and his sidekick JD Vance.

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67 h. ago Ukraine Russia war ceasefire live: Major update as Donald Trump view now clear

Donald Trump's White House has U-turned on its controversial decision to stop sharing military aid and intelligence with Ukraine - and will present a ceasefire deal to Vladimir Putin this week

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6 d. ago Trump claims it’s ‘easier’ to deal with Russia for Ukraine ceasefire and says he’s planning tariffs on Canadian lumber and dairy – live

Asked whether he believes Putin wants peace, US president says ‘I believe him’Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau has scrambled to convince Donald Trump to lift tariffs on his country, which together with Mexico and China is one of the US’s largest trading partners.That effort included a phone call between the two leaders on Wednesday, which appears to have had some effect – on Thursday, Trump exempted Canada from some of the tariffs he had imposed, along with Mexico.Trudeau responded Tuesday by placing tariffs on the US, and he questioned whether further negotiations would make any difference, accusing Trump of acting in “bad faith.” The two leaders eventually spoke Wednesday morning, an exchange Trump said ended in a “somewhat” friendly manner. A person familiar with the matter said the call grew heated and included profanity. Continue reading...

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