11 h. ago Ukraine forces launch surprise raid several kilometres into Russia as Putin talks to Trump

Troops launched the attack as Russia has approved a 30-day ceasefire deal with Ukraine - marking the first break in fighting since Vladimir Putin's invasion of the country over three years ago

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39 h. ago UK to deploy soldiers in 'significant force' to Ukraine – as No. 10 won't rule out FIRING on Russians

Downing Street has been asked if British troops stationed in Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire would be allowed to fire back at Russians. Meanwhile Donald Trump is set to speak with Vladimir Putin

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41 h. ago REVEALED: How Ukraine's army 'would collapse' without Elon Musk's $10bn satellite empire... and why Poland is now TERRIFIED he's going to cut them off

It may seem hard to credit now but, back in October 2022, Ukrainian forces were steadily liberating territory from the Russian invaders. That is until, suddenly, they weren't.

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52 h. ago Trump administration briefing: US president to speak to Putin this week; Democrats train fire on Musk

Russian president ‘accepts the philosophy’ of US’s Ukraine ceasefire terms, says US envoy; Musk’s popularity falls – key US politics stories from Sunday at a glanceUS president Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday that he expected the US president to speak with Vladimir Putin this week, adding that the Russian president “accepts the philosophy” of Trump’s ceasefire and peace terms.Witkoff told CNN that discussions with Putin over several hours last week were “positive” and “solution-based”. He declined to confirm when asked whether Putin’s demands included the surrender of Ukrainian forces in Kursk; international recognition of Ukrainian territory seized by Russia as Russian; limits on Ukraine’s ability to mobilise; a halt to western military aid; and a ban on foreign peacekeepers. Continue reading...

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52 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy replaces head of general staff of the armed forces

Defence minister says Ukraine ‘systematically transforming’ its military; Macron says allied security force does need Russia’s blessing. What we know on day 1,118The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has appointed Andriy Gnatov as chief of the general staff of the armed forces, replacing Anatoliy Bargylevych, who has been moved to chief inspector of the defence ministry. “He [Gnatov] is a combat guy,” Zelenskyy said. “His task is to bring more combat experience Everything that our brigades have learned from the war should be implemented 100% at the planning level.” Ukraine’s defence minister, Rustem Umerov, posted: “We are systematically transforming the armed forces of Ukraine to enhance their combat effectiveness. This involves restructuring the command system and implementing clear standards.”Russia launched a drone attack on Kyiv, its mayor, Vitali Klitschko, said early on Monday, adding that Ukrainian air defence units were responding. Reuters said its witnesses heard b...

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59 h. ago Zelenskyy names new chief of general staff to enhance Ukraine's combat effectiveness

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Andrii Hnatov as the new Chief of the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, replacing Anatoliy Barhylevych

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62 h. ago Trump and Putin expected to speak this week about ceasefire terms, envoy says

Steve Witkoff says US discussions with Russian president ‘positive’ and ‘solution-based’ and leaders likely to speakDonald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday that he expected the US president to speak with Vladimir Putin this week, saying that the Russian president “accepts the philosophy” of Trump’s ceasefire and peace terms.Witkoff told CNN that discussions with Putin over several hours last week were “positive” and “solution-based”. He declined to confirm when asked whether Putin’s demands included the surrender of Ukrainian forces in Kursk; international recognition of Ukrainian territory seized by Russia as Russian; limits on Ukraine’s ability to mobilize; a halt to western military aid; and a ban on foreign peacekeepers. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago Russian confrontation with peacekeepers ‘would be an extraordinary escalation’

Planning for a peacekeeping force in Ukraine has entered the ‘operational phase’, the Prime Minister announced on Saturday.

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64 h. ago 10,000 troops and minehunters to form part of PM's 'coalition of the willing' peacekeeping force in Ukraine

The Prime Minister held a virtual meeting with other world leaders on Saturday following which he announced proposals would move into an 'operational phase'.

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3 d. ago UK to host military chiefs to discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force as plans to end war enter new phase

Sir Keir Starmer sent his strongest signal yet that allies will put troops on the ground in Ukraine to support a ceasefire

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3 d. ago Everything Sir Keir Starmer said at press conference with Ukraine plans moving into 'operational phase'

Plans for a peacekeeping force in Ukraine are now moving to an 'operational phase', said the Prime Minister

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4 d. ago Inside Ukraine's lightning offensive that rattled Putin: BATTLE BOARD's analysis shows how Kharkiv counter

In the late summer of 2022, Russia was trying to surround and destroy Ukraine's main force in the Donbas in a grand encirclement from north, south and east.

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4 d. ago PM hosts talks on Ukraine peacekeeping force as Putin warned not to play games

Sir Keir Starmer will host another round of talks with the ‘coalition of the willing’ on Saturday morning.

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4 d. ago Vladimir Putin calls for Ukrainian forces fighting in Kursk to surrender after Donald Trump urged Russia to 'spare' their lives

Putin insisted that Ukrainian forces in Kursk would be 'guaranteed life and dignified treatment' if they laid down their arms, after Mr Trump called on him to avoid a 'horrible massacre'.

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4 d. ago People in the US: Share your thoughts on Trump’s second term in office so far

We would like to hear your views on President Donald Trumps’s second term Since taking office in January, US president Donald Trump has issued a flurry of executive orders and made a series of policy moves that have dominated the global news agenda.They range from imposing and threatening international trade tariffs and trying to force through a ceasefire deal between Ukraine and Russia; establishing the Department of Government Efficiency; suspending the refugee resettlement programme, and declaring a national emergency on the southern US border; putting an end to birthright citizenship and ending diversity programmes in federal government, to exiting the Paris Climate agreement and cuts to USAid. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Putin says Russia ‘in favour’ of ceasefire but warns of ‘serious issues’ and hints at Trump call – Europe live

Discussions over ceasefire with Ukraine come as Russian operation to expel forces in Kursk in final stage, claims KremlinRussia wary of proposed ceasefire planSuspilne, Ukraine's state broadcaster, reports that Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Odesa, and partially occupied Zaporizhzhia were the Ukrainian regions that suffered overnight Russian attacks. Ukraine’s military has claimed it shot down 74 of 117 drones overnight, and that Russia also launched an Iskander-M missile.Russian media reports that Alexander Lukashenko, the leader of Belarus, has arrived in Moscow. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Russia ‘seeking to prolong war’, says Zelenskyy as Kremlin aide says proposed ceasefire just ‘temporary respite’ for Ukraine – Europe live

Talks over ceasefire come as Russian operation to expel Kursk’s Ukrainian forces in final stage, claims KremlinTrump hints at financial repercussions if Russia rejects Ukraine ceasefireSuspilne, Ukraine's state broadcaster, reports that Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Odesa, and partially occupied Zaporizhzhia were the Ukrainian regions that suffered overnight Russian attacks. Ukraine’s military has claimed it shot down 74 of 117 drones overnight, and that Russia also launched an Iskander-M missile.Russian media reports that Alexander Lukashenko, the leader of Belarus, has arrived in Moscow. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Putin’s Russia 'menacing Britain’s skies, waters, streets and national security,' warns Keir Starmer

The Prime Minister stressed there would be a ‘choke hold’ on the UK and other European countries if Putin is not forced to end his Ukraine war

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5 d. ago Proposed ceasefire just ‘temporary respite’ for Ukraine says Kremlin aide, as US team heads to Moscow – Europe live

Talks over ceasefire come as Russian operation to expel Kursk’s Ukrainian forces in final stage, claims KremlinTrump hints at financial repercussions if Russia rejects Ukraine ceasefireSuspilne, Ukraine's state broadcaster, reports that Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Odesa, and partially occupied Zaporizhzhia were the Ukrainian regions that suffered overnight Russian attacks. Ukraine’s military has claimed it shot down 74 of 117 drones overnight, and that Russia also launched an Iskander-M missile.Russian media reports that Alexander Lukashenko, the leader of Belarus, has arrived in Moscow. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Putin’s troops say they’re close to retaking Kursk from Ukrainian forces – here’s why it matters

Russia has ramped up its attempts to try and push Ukrainian troops out of the region in the past weej

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