2 h. ago Zelenskyy says Ukraine has impossible choice as Trump pushes plan to end war

US president demands that Kyiv accepts plan that would mean giving up territory to RussiaVolodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine faces one of the most difficult moments in its history, after Donald Trump demanded Kyiv accepts within days a US-backed “peace plan” that would force it to give up territory to Russia and make other painful concessions.Trump confirmed on Friday morning that next Thursday – Thanksgiving in the US – would be an “acceptable” deadline for Zelenskyy to sign the deal, which European and Ukrainian officials have said amounts to a “capitulation”. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Surrender by Thursday: Zelensky insists he will 'not betray Ukraine'... but faces impossible choice after US sets peace deal deadline and Kyiv insider says 28

The 28-point plan that the U.S. has presented to Ukraine endorses some of Moscow's demands and leaves security guarantees for Kyiv vague.

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4 h. ago Ukraine risks losing key partner or its dignity, warns Zelenskyy, as Trump sets Thanksgiving deadline to accept deal – Europe live

US president says ‘Thursday is an appropriate time’ in radio interview as Ukrainian leader weighs up US proposalGerman Bild tabloid is also reporting that Merz is expected to hold a phone call not only with Zelenskyy, but also with the US president, Donald Trump.Mind you: there’s been no official confirmation yet. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Ukraine faces choice of losing ‘dignity’ or American support, Zelenskyy warns

President says country at ‘one of the most difficult moments in our history’ after US-Russian peace plan

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6 h. ago Ukraine facing choice between losing major partner or its dignity, says Zelenskyy as he considers US plan – Europe live

Ukrainian president warns that next week could be ‘very difficult’ for his countryGerman Bild tabloid is also reporting that Merz is expected to hold a phone call not only with Zelenskyy, but also with the US president, Donald Trump.Mind you: there’s been no official confirmation yet. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago The new $50M Literary Arts Fund will support independent publishers and nonprofits

A coalition of seven charitable foundations has established a Literary Arts Fund to support independent publishers and nonprofit organizations

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3 w. ago UK citizen Sami Hamdi detained by ICE for 'supporting terrorism' on American soil

Sami Hamdi was detained by American immigration officials for his 'support' of 'terrorism,' according to a top US immigration official.

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4 w. ago Zelenskyy says Putin pushing Ukraine towards ‘humanitarian disaster’ as he meets Starmer and European leaders – Europe live

Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns of human cost of attacks on energy infrastructureA forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid growing fears that Beijing’s restriction on semiconductor and rare earth exports could paralyse the country’s car industry.“We are postponing the journey to a later time,” the spokesperson told a regular press briefing on Friday. “The Chinese side was ultimately able to confirm only the appointment with the Chinese foreign minister, and could not confirm any other additional appointments,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Continue reading...

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