6 h. ago Trump riffed on Ukraine’s ‘beautiful’ women during peace talks and called former Miss Ukraine to speak with Zelensky, report says

Trump’s side conversation about Ukrainian women ultimately lowered the ‘temperature’ of peace talks with Zelensky, an official claimed

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20 h. ago Vladimir Putin orders armies to invade two more European territories in New Year

With peace talks no closer to completion, Vladimir Putin has ordered new land seizures as Russia attempts to take hold of more Ukrainian territory in the New Year

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34 h. ago Putin raises stakes in peace talks with boast of Oreshnik missiles in Belarus

Russia says its ally is hosting intermediate-range weapons a day after accusing Ukraine of drone attack on Putin’s house

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40 h. ago Russia's Medvedev calls for Zelensky to be killed and his body put on public display following disputed claim of Ukrainian attack on Putin's residence

Moscowhas claimed that Ukrainelaunched 91 long-range drones at Putin's state residence on the shores of Lake Valdai, an allegation which has been hotly denied by Kyiv.

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40 h. ago Russia refuses to offer proof of 'Ukrainian attack on Putin's residence' because 'every drone was shot down'

It comes after Moscow threatened to pull out of peace talks last night after accusing Kyiv of attempting to assassinate the Russian leader.

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43 h. ago Trump says he is 'very angry' about Russian claims Ukraine attacked Putin's home, telling reporters 'it's not the right time to do any of that'

The dramatic twist preceded an hour-long phone call between the Russian and US presidents, the second in recent days.

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49 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Kyiv cannot win without US support as Putin orders advance in Zaporizhzhia

Ukrainian president calls latest talks with Trump productive; Zelenskyy says attack on Putin’s residence is ‘lies’. What we know on day 1,406Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine cannot win its war against Russia without US support and accused Moscow of trying to sabotage peace talks after the Kremlin said it had foiled a Ukrainian drone attack on Vladimir Putin’s residence. Zelenskyy described the claim as “typical Russian lies” after his two-hour meeting on Sunday with Donald Trump in Florida, Luke Harding and Sammy Gecsoyler report. The Ukrainian president said Russia was “at it again” and using “dangerous statements” to undermine “diplomatic efforts” with the US to end the conflict. He added: “This alleged ‘residence strike’ story is a complete fabrication intended to justify additional attacks against Ukraine, including Kyiv, as well as Russia’s own refusal to take necessary steps to end the war.”Zelenskyy later said his Sunday meeting with Trump was productive. “Can we win with...

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50 h. ago Russia may pull out of peace talks over Kyiv's 'blitz on Putin mansion'... but Zelensky says there was no attack

The dramatic twist preceded an hour-long phone call between the Russian and US presidents, the second in recent days.

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56 h. ago Cracks in Trump’s peace plan as Ukraine accuses Russia of lies over ‘attack on Putin residence’

Russia said it would revise its response to peace talks after claiming Ukraine had attacked Vladimir Putin’s forest retreat – an allegation dismissed by Volodymyr Zelensky as ‘lies’

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58 h. ago Zelenskyy accuses Russia of trying to sabotage peace talks with ‘typical Russian lies’

Russia’s claim it foiled drone attack on Putin residence shows ‘they do not want to finish this war’, Ukrainian president saysVolodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of trying to sabotage peace talks and preparing to bomb government buildings after the Kremlin said it had foiled a Ukrainian drone attack on Vladimir Putin’s residence.Zelenskyy described the claim as “typical Russian lies” following his two-hour meeting on Sunday with Donald Trump in Florida. He said Russia was “at it again” and using “dangerous statements” to undermine “diplomatic efforts” with the US to end the conflict. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy denies Russian accusation that Putin’s residence was attacked by Ukrainian drones

Zelenskyy says Moscow trying to derail peace talks progress, as Russian foreign minister claims Ukraine targeted president’s home in NovgorodThe Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told journalists this morning that Moscow agreed with Donald Trump’s assessment that talks to end the war were in their final stage.As a reminder, Trump said a draft agreement to end the war was nearly “95% done”. “I really think we are closer than ever with both sides,” he said, though he added that “one or two very thorny issues” remain. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago No10 fires warning to Vladimir Putin as Donald Trump claims peace deal is close

Downing Street said talks over a Ukraine peace deal are at a delicate stage and hit out at Russian attacks - saying Vladimir Putin must stop the killing and show he is serious

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64 h. ago Russia says it agrees with Trump that Ukraine peace talks are in their 'final stage' as Zelensky reveals 15

Trump on Sunday celebrated the success of his highly anticipated peace talks with Zelensky, revealing they are 'very close' to striking an agreement.

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69 h. ago Trump says Ukraine peace deal ‘closer than ever’ after Zelensky talks at Mar

US president says deal ‘95% complete’ but two leaders acknowledge there are still ‘thorny issues’ remaining

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3 d. ago Trump and Zelenskyy talks fail to deliver breakthrough on Ukraine peace deal

US president says ‘thorny’ issues remain on ending Europe’s biggest land war in 80 years

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3 d. ago Trump uses Zelensky peace talks to indulge in conspiracy theories about 2020 election and the ‘Russia hoax’

Trump still can’t stop talking about 2020 when Zelensky is in the room. John Bowden ponders: Will that make dragging Putin to the table impossible?

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3 d. ago Trump says Ukraine peace talks in 'final stages' after 'productive' chat with Zelenskyy

The US President said Ukraine and Russia were 'getting a lot closer' to a deal following a 'terrific' meeting with Zelenskyy, also claiming Vladimir Putin is serious about peace

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3 d. ago Trump: Ukraine peace deal ‘closer than ever before’ after talks with Zelensky

The US president met with Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine in Florida.

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3 d. ago Putin’s influence looms large as Zelensky meets Trump in Florida for peace talks

US president Donald Trump said the meeting would be bookended by calls with the Russian leader

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3 d. ago Zelensky meets Trump in Florida as Ukraine war peace talks focus on territorial issues

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Florida for critical talks with Donald Trump on ending the nearly four-year Ukraine war, with territorial concessions the most sensitive issue on the table

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