30 m. ago Russia’s demands on western support for Ukraine ‘unacceptable’, says Germany after Trump

German defence minister says Putin’s desire to render Ukraine defenceless is ‘very transparent’US envoy Steve Witkoff said in a televised interview overnight that US-Russia talks are expected to continue on Sunday, with the two sides meeting again in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.Speaking to Fox, he suggested that Russians have also signed up to a form of agreement on “the Black Sea maritime aspect of a ceasefire,” and added that he was “certainly hopeful that Ukrainians will agree to it.”“The point is that, up until recently, we really didn’t have consensus around these two aspects, the energy and infrastructure ceasefire and the Black Sea moratorium on firing.And today we got to that place, and I think it’s a relatively short distance to a full ceasefire from there. Continue reading...

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43 m. ago Ukraine ceasefire: All the unanswered questions as Trump’s peace plan with Putin falls short

A lengthy meeting was held between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin where they discussed the Ukraine conflict but the outcome fell short of the hope for a full ceasefire

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12 h. ago Trump and Putin agree temporary halt on energy infrastructure strikes as Zelenskyy welcomes proposal – live

Trump hails ‘productive’ call with Russian president as Putin issues long list of conditions; Ukraine’s president reacts to Trump-Putin callSpeaking for the Greens, who are expected to back the CDU/CSU and the SPD today after a political deal struck late last week, Britta Haßelmann offered her support for the proposal – even as she sharply criticised Merz’s change of heart on this issue in recent weeks.Rejecting Merz’s comments about the new, challenging global circumstances, he said “the conditions are no different than they were on 1 January or in October last year,” after Trump was elected. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Trump and Putin agree to seek limited ceasefire on energy infrastructure after leaders hold call on Ukraine – Europe live

Vladimir Putin issues long list of conditions and demands that require ‘further consideration’Speaking for the Greens, who are expected to back the CDU/CSU and the SPD today after a political deal struck late last week, Britta Haßelmann offered her support for the proposal – even as she sharply criticised Merz’s change of heart on this issue in recent weeks.Rejecting Merz’s comments about the new, challenging global circumstances, he said “the conditions are no different than they were on 1 January or in October last year,” after Trump was elected. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Germany passes huge spending package amid Ukraine fears as White House says Trump

US and Russian presidents speak on phone as Bundestag votes to release a €500bn infrastructure fund to boost German defenceTrump and Putin to hold high-stakes call on UkraineSpeaking for the Greens, who are expected to back the CDU/CSU and the SPD today after a political deal struck late last week, Britta Haßelmann offered her support for the proposal – even as she sharply criticised Merz’s change of heart on this issue in recent weeks.Rejecting Merz’s comments about the new, challenging global circumstances, he said “the conditions are no different than they were on 1 January or in October last year,” after Trump was elected. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin hold call in plan to end Ukraine war

There is hope from some that peace is in reach, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remains sceptical

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20 h. ago Starmer tells Trump Ukraine must be put in ‘strongest possible position’

The US president and Vladimir Putin are due to speak on Tuesday about the US-Ukraine plan for a 30-day ceasefire.

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22 h. ago Trump and Putin to hold call on US plans for Ukraine ceasefire – Europe live

US and Russian presidents will speak on phone today as Ukraine says it hopes to achieve peace but will not recognise occupied territories as RussianBerlin correspondentWe’ve seen a fiery start to the Bundestag debate ahead of a historic vote to change two articles of the constitution and establish a 500 billion Euro fund for infrastructure, in Germany’s outgoing parliament. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to hold call discussing Trump’s plans for ceasefire in Ukraine – Europe live

US and Russian presidents will speak on the phone as Ukraine says it hopes to achieve peace but will not recognised occupied territories as RussianWe have just heard from the Kremlin on the exact timing of the Putin-Trump phone call, with officials saying it is scheduled for 1pm to 3pm GMT (2pm to 4pm CET).“There is a large number of issues from the normalisation of our relations and the Ukrainian issue, all of which the two presidents will discuss,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, quoted by AFP. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago Trump says he and Putin will discuss land and power plants in Ukraine ceasefire talks

Trump says negotiators have already discussed ‘dividing up certain assets’ and that he will talk to Putin on TuesdayUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump is to speak to Vladimir Putin on Tuesday – with the two expected to discuss territory and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant – after the Russian president last week pushed back on a US-brokered plan for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine with a series of sweeping conditions he said would need to be met.The Kremlin confirmed on Monday that the two leaders were due to speak by phone, after Trump’s statement that he planned to discuss with Putin ending the war in Ukraine. The US president also said that negotiators had already talked about “dividing up certain assets”, including power stations. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago Russia behind arson attack on Ikea store in Lithuanian capital, says prosecutor

Suspects in 2024 Ikea attack also linked to acts of sabotage in Poland, says prosecutor general’s office Europe live – latest updatesLithuanian prosecutors have blamed the Russian military intelligence service for being behind an arson attack on an Ikea store in Vilnius last year, calling it “an act of terrorism”.Lithuania, a Nato member, has been a staunch ally of Ukraine since Moscow invaded in February 2022, and has frequently warned of Russian sabotage attempts. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Israelis moving to live in Europe ‘rejuvenating’ Jewish communities

Research shows dramatic reversal of decades of net outflow to Israel, as new arrivals bring cultural influencesIsraelis making a new home in Europe have become vital to previously declining Jewish communities on the continent, boosting numbers, bringing a range of cultural influences and marking a fundamental change in the relationship between the diaspora and the Jewish state, research has revealed.A report released on Wednesday by the London-based Institute for Jewish Policy Research will detail for the first time a dramatic reversal of decades of net outflow to Israel from Jewish communities in Europe. Continue reading...

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46 h. ago Russia accused of arson attacks on Ikea store; European leaders question whether Moscow wants Ukraine ceasefire – Europe live

Lithuania says Russia was behind arson of Vilnius Ikea store in 2024; EU foreign policy chief questions Putin’s motivesThe Lithuanian prosecutor general has said that Russian military intelligence was behind the arson of an Ikea store in Vilnius in 2024.In an update into its investigation (in Lithuanian), the authorities said the main suspect engaged with Russian military and security services and accepted payment for plans to attack shopping centres in Lithuania and Latvia to “intimidate the societies of both countries” in a bid to stop their support for Ukraine. Continue reading...

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57 h. ago Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to hold talks amid warning of ‘escalation’ with UK troops

Donald Trump is set to speak to Vladimir Putin this week - following a warning of “escalation” if Russia confronts British troops in Ukraine.

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59 h. ago Trump and Putin to hold call ‘this week’ amid push for Ukraine ceasefire

US officials say Trump and Putin will talk directly this week amid push for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine

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68 h. ago Arrest warrants issued as death toll rises to 59 from Kočani nightclub fire in North Macedonia – Europe live

More than 100 people injured after blaze broke out in the early hours at Pulse club in town 60 miles from SkopjeNorth Macedonia’s public prosecutor Ljupco Kocevski has said five prosecutors would investigate the fire.“At the moment, orders have been issued for collecting of evidence” and some people were being interviewed, Kocevski said. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago At least 50 killed and more than 100 injured in nightclub fire in Kočani, North Macedonia – Europe live

Blaze reportedly broke out in the early hours at Pulse club in town 60 miles from SkopjeRelatives of some of the victims have gathered in front of hospitals and Kocani’s city offices asking authorities for more information, according to reports.As a reminder, Kocani is a small town of around 30,000 people about 60 miles (100km) east of the capital, Skopje. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago At least 50 killed and more than 100 injured in nightclub fire in Kocani, North Macedonia – Europe live

Blaze reportedly broke out in the early hours at Pulse club in town 60 miles from SkopjePrime Minister Hristijan Mickosk has expressed “deep sadness” about the “tragedy” of the nightclub fire, saying the loss of so many young lives is “irreparable” as he extended his condolences to the family and friends of those who were killed in the blaze.He wished those injured a speedy recovery and said the government is “fully mobilised” to help determine the cause of the fire. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Putin planning renewed Ukraine offensive despite ceasefire calls, Zelensky warns

Putin plans to send wave of troops into Ukraine’s Sumy region despite ceasefire efforts, Ukraine warns

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3 d. ago Ukraine’s supporters move to ‘operational phase’ in ceasefire planning, Starmer says

‘Coalition of the willing’ will meet again on Thursday to discuss how a truce could be guaranteed

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