Both sides have established red lines that make any quick deal unlikely. Politics
Deadly assault comes as Kyiv and Moscow complete largest prisoner swap Events
Ireland likely to be among worst affected given importance of exports to US, especially pharmaceuticals, for economy Politics
The Russian president said he agreed that Moscow will propose a “memorandum” worked on with Ukraine outlining positions for a “possible” future peace deal. Politics
US president says on Truth Social that Vatican would be ‘very interested’ in hosting the negotiations Politics
The US leader is looking toward a ‘productive’ day as he seeks to end the war. Politics
The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Italy held a phone call with Trump yesterday. Politics
The Russian president’s absence punctured hopes of a breakthrough in peace efforts. Politics
The US president had pressed for the Russian and Ukrainian leaders to meet in the Turkish capital on Thursday. Politics
Europe letter: Crippling economic sanctions on Russia a key bargaining chip for Kyiv in any truce talks Events
Zelenskiy says Kyiv is willing to talk but Moscow must agree to a ceasefire Politics
