7 d. ago Zelensky calls Russia peace proposal an ‘ultimatum’ and demands talks with Putin

Both sides have established red lines that make any quick deal unlikely.

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2 w. ago Russia’s record air attack on Ukraine dashes hopes for ceasefire

Deadly assault comes as Kyiv and Moscow complete largest prisoner swap

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2 w. ago EU prepares for retaliation on Trump tariffs, but hopes for agreement

Ireland likely to be among worst affected given importance of exports to US, especially pharmaceuticals, for economy

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3 w. ago Trump says Russia and Ukraine to start ceasefire talks 'immediately' after phone call with Putin

The Russian president said he agreed that Moscow will propose a “memorandum” worked on with Ukraine outlining positions for a “possible” future peace deal.

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3 w. ago Ukraine ceasefire talks to begin ‘immediately’, Trump says after call with Putin

US president says on Truth Social that Vatican would be ‘very interested’ in hosting the negotiations

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3 w. ago Trump hopes for Ukraine ceasefire progress in calls with Putin and Zelensky

The US leader is looking toward a ‘productive’ day as he seeks to end the war.

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3 w. ago Trump to hold phone call with Putin today to discuss Ukraine ceasefire

The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Italy held a phone call with Trump yesterday.

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3 w. ago Ukraine’s Zelenskiy arrives for peace talks but Russia’s Putin stays away

The Russian president’s absence punctured hopes of a breakthrough in peace efforts.

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4 w. ago Trump downplays Putin’s decision to skip Istanbul talks with Zelensky

The US president had pressed for the Russian and Ukrainian leaders to meet in the Turkish capital on Thursday.

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4 w. ago Sanctions threat hikes up pressure in game of Ukraine ceasefire tennis

Europe letter: Crippling economic sanctions on Russia a key bargaining chip for Kyiv in any truce talks

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