3 h. ago Prince William's 'secret move' led to Trump's peace talks with Zelensky at Pope funeral

Prince William was among the world leaders at the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican at the weekend - and it seems he played his part in paving the way for historic talks between US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky

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4 h. ago Putin wants Zelensky to make first move on direct talks, says Kremlin as Trump claims Kyiv will give up Crimea

The US president has urged Russia to stop firing missiles into civilian areas of Ukraine after a string of deadly attacks

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5 h. ago The secret role Prince William played before extraordinary Pope funeral talks between Trump and Zelensky to end Ukraine war

The Prince of Wales attended Saturday's ceremony at the Vatican, alongside world leaders including the US and Ukrainian presidents as well as Sir Keir Starmer.

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42 h. ago Pope Francis' 'final miracle' is hailed as Trump and Zelensky meet in the Vatican and US president turns AGAINST Putin for 'stringing him along' over peace plan

Zelensky and Trump had a short talk ahead of the late Catholic leader's funeral, marking their first encounter since their disastrous White House clash. The outcome has been hailed a 'miracle'

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42 h. ago Macron's Pope funeral snub of Trump: French president warmly embraces Ukrainian leader Zelensky with a 'bro' handshake

The 23 second clip, which has emerged online, shows Macron tightly going in for a friendly 'bro' type handshake with the Ukrainian leader ahead of the Pope Francis ' funeral today.

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46 h. ago Inside the diplomatic blitz at Pope Francis's funeral as Trump and Zelensky hold talks

Pope Francis's funeral was also one of the largest meetings of leaders and heads of state since the Queen's funeral in London in 2022 - providing a chance for some impromptu diplomacy

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48 h. ago Starmer and Zelensky agree to ‘maintain momentum’ on peace talks for Ukraine

Downing Street said the two leaders had discussed recent advances towards a peace deal in the Ukraine war when they met following the Pope’s funeral.

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49 h. ago Zelensky breaks silence after 'potentially historic' Donald Trump showdown

Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump discussed the war in Ukraine and potential incoming peace deal with Russia while seated in chairs in St Peter's Basilica this morning

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50 h. ago World leaders reminded of Pope Francis’s calls for peace at Vatican funeral

It emerged that US leader Donald Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky met before the mass.

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52 h. ago Trump and Zelensky speak about future of Ukraine on sidelines of Pope’s funeral

Sir Keir Starmer and William, the Prince of Wales, are among the world leaders and dignitaries who also attended the ceremony in St Peter’s Square.

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53 h. ago Trump and Zelensky meet in Rome ahead of Pope Francis funeral

 President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in Rome on Saturday ahead of Pope Francis' funeral.

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53 h. ago Zelensky and Trump hold 'secret' talks before Pope Francis’s funeral in Rome

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky held brief talks with US President Donald Trump on Saturday as the two leaders attended Pope Francis’s funeral in Rome, according to reports.

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55 h. ago Pope Francis funeral LIVE: Pontiff's coffin sealed as Trump and Zelensky arrive in Rome for historic Vatican 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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57 h. ago Pope Francis funeral LIVE: Pontiff's coffin sealed as world leaders gather for historic Vatican 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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63 h. ago Ukraine peace deal ‘very close’ Trump says as he meets world leaders in Rome

Russia and Ukraine should meet at a ‘very high level’ in order to agree a peace deal, Donald Trump said as he gathered with world leaders.

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66 h. ago Pope Francis funeral LIVE: Pontiff's coffin sealed as world leaders gather 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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69 h. ago Pope Francis funeral LIVE: Basilica closed to mourners as world leaders 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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3 d. ago Why Zelensky may fear being dragged into a boxing match with Kyiv’s mayor

A growing rivalry between Volodymyr Zelensky and Vitali Klitschko could weaken the president’s position as pressure mounts for ceasefire, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago 'Ukraine must decide': Starmer stands by Zelensky in a challenge to proposals by Trump just hours after taking thinly veiled swipe at US President

UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has challenged US president Donald Trump by explicitly stating that Ukraine must be allowed to decide the terms of a peace deal with Russia. 

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