42 h. ago Russia captures Ukrainian village as tensions rise over energy site attacks, minerals deal

Russia has seized Rozlyv village in the Donetsk region, which Moscow claims to have annexed despite not having full control over it.

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64 h. ago After Trump’s sanction threat, Kremlin says Russia, US working on Ukraine peace moves

Trump’s “pissed off” stance has not derailed US-Russia talks, as the Kremlin confirmed work on Ukraine peace ideas and improved bilateral ties continues.

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64 h. ago Kremlin says it’s working on Ukraine peace after Trump says he’s ‘angry’ with Putin

Trump’s “pissed off” stance has not derailed US-Russia talks, as the Kremlin confirmed work on Ukraine peace ideas and improved bilateral ties continues.

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3 d. ago In Beijing, France's foreign minister asks China to lobby Russia on the Ukrainian situation

In Beijing, France's foreign minister asks China to lobby Russia on the Ukrainian situation  Le Monde

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3 d. ago 2 killed, 35 injured in Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv

The strike came as Ukraine seeks strong backing from Western allies to pressure Russia into ending its full-scale invasion.

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4 d. ago 4 killed in Ukraine’s Dnipro as Russia strikes with ‘more than 2 dozen drones’

The ‘massive’ strike, injuring 21, hit homes, a hotel and restaurant and came hours after Vladimir Putin vowed to ‘finish off’ Ukrainian troops.

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5 d. ago Losing grip on Kursk, Ukraine troops make new incursion into Russia’s Belgorod

Russian war bloggers say there have been heavy clashes with Kyiv’s forces in the region, and each side is hitting the other with drones.

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5 d. ago China’s Foreign Minister to Discuss Ukraine War Talks During Visit to Russia Next Week

China’s Foreign Minister to Discuss Ukraine War Talks During Visit to Russia Next Week  The Moscow Times

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5 d. ago Russia’s Putin says North Korea, China should join Ukraine ceasefire talks

Russia’s Putin says North Korea, China should join Ukraine ceasefire talks  Radio Free Asia

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6 d. ago Putin proposes putting Ukraine under temporary UN control to hold elections

The Russian president also said Trump ‘sincerely’ wanted to end the long-running war.

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8 d. ago Ukraine and Russia agree to Black Sea ceasefire and ban on energy attacks

If implemented, the deal would represent the clearest progress yet towards a wider ceasefire and peace talks to end the conflict.

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8 d. ago Ukraine and Russia agree to Black Sea ceasefire, US seeks easing of sanctions

US says both sides agree to maritime, energy ceasefires; Kremlin says deal requires lifting of some sanctions.

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8 d. ago As Trump turns world order on its head, can China, Japan, South Korea shape global future?

East Asian neighbours seek to put historical and geopolitical grievances aside in joint bid to withstand ‘America first’ shock waves.

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1 week ago Zelensky accuses Russia of prolonging Ukraine war amid ceasefire talks

US-Russia talks on Ukraine war to begin in Saudi Arabia after Kyiv says meeting with Americans was ‘constructive and informative’.

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1 week ago Moscow strikes Kyiv with drones ahead of Saudi ceasefire talks

Russia launched 147 drones, Ukrainian air defences shot down 97 and 25 others did not reach targets due to Ukrainian countermeasures.

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1 week ago North Korea’s Kim reaffirms support for Russia’s war in Ukraine in talks with top official

Kim met with Sergei Shoigu, Russia’s Security Council secretary, just days after Moscow and Kyiv agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire in the conflict.

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1 week ago Ukraine children executed by Russia, says UN, amid other suffering including torture

A new report says five boys and two girls were executed in annexed regions, with millions in invaded nation affected by unimaginable suffering.

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1 week ago China with Putin or Trump? Whose side Beijing choose in peace talks on Russia

China with Putin or Trump? Whose side Beijing choose in peace talks on Russia-Ukraine war  MSN

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1 week ago Stanford, Harvard grads seek jobs with China’s DeepSeek, founder says

Stanford, Harvard grads seek jobs with China’s DeepSeek, founder says  East Bay Times

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1 week ago Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners amid ceasefire efforts

Families reunite with freed POWs amid ongoing discussions about a temporary ceasefire that may pause war.

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