15 h. ago Donald Trump sets 'own deadline' for Russia and Ukraine peace talks after 'waiting a long time'

It appears US president Donald Trump is growing impatient with peace talks currently taking place between Russia and Ukraine, with Trump now setting his own deadline for the two nations

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16 h. ago ‘Vladimir, stop!’: Trump criticises Putin as Starmer and von der Leyen warn over Russian energy ‘blackmail’ – Europe live

US president says he is ‘not happy’ over Kyiv attack as death toll rises to 12 with 90 people injuredWe understand that while the visit will be cut short after Zelenskyy’s meeting with Ramaphosa, their media activities will still proceed, meaning we should hear from the Ukrainian president in the next few hours.Rachel and I will keep an eye on this development to see if Zelenskyy takes part in a scheduled press conference in Pretoria in case he wants to say more about the attacks overnight. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago ‘Vladimir, stop!’ Trump criticises Putin over attack on Kyiv – Europe live

US president says he is ‘not happy’ with Russian attack and criticises the ‘very bad timing’ We understand that while the visit will be cut short after Zelenskyy’s meeting with Ramaphosa, their media activities will still proceed, meaning we should hear from the Ukrainian president in the next few hours.Rachel and I will keep an eye on this development to see if Zelenskyy takes part in a scheduled press conference in Pretoria in case he wants to say more about the attacks overnight. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Ukraine's Zelenskyy says London peace talks were not easy but were 'constructive'

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says London peace talks were not easy but were 'constructive'  Deccan Herald

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19 h. ago Zelenskyy calls for more ceasefire pressure on Russia after ‘massive’ Kyiv attack – Europe live

Ukrainian president says his country, unlike Moscow, has agreed to ceasefire demands and calls on US to play a greater role in guaranteeing peaceWe understand that while the visit will be cut short after Zelenskyy’s meeting with Ramaphosa, their media activities will still proceed, meaning we should hear from the Ukrainian president in the next few hours.Rachel and I will keep an eye on this development to see if Zelenskyy takes part in a scheduled press conference in Pretoria in case he wants to say more about the attacks overnight. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Zelenskyy to cut South Africa trip short after ‘massive’ attack on Kyiv – Europe live

Children among nine dead and at least 70 wounded by Russian attack, Ukraine saysWe understand that while the visit will be cut short after Zelenskyy’s meeting with Ramaphosa, their media activities will still proceed, meaning we should hear from the Ukrainian president in the next few hours.Rachel and I will keep an eye on this development to see if Zelenskyy takes part in a scheduled press conference in Pretoria in case he wants to say more about the attacks overnight. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago ‘Massive’ Russian attack on Kyiv kills nine and wounds 70 as Trump criticises Zelenskyy over peace talks – Europe live

Attack on Kyiv comes hours after Donald Trump accused his Ukrainian counterpart of being ‘harder’ to deal with than PutinWe understand that while the visit will be cut short after Zelenskyy’s meeting with Ramaphosa, their media activities will still proceed, meaning we should hear from the Ukrainian president in the next few hours.Rachel and I will keep an eye on this development to see if Zelenskyy takes part in a scheduled press conference in Pretoria in case he wants to say more about the attacks overnight. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy reposts US missive from first Trump term that Crimea is Ukrainian

Casualities as Russian missiles hit Kyiv and Kharkiv; strike damages Shahed factory in Tatarstan, says Ukrainian military. What we know on day 1,156Europe live: latest news updates on Ukraine and moreVolodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that peace talks in London had been marked by “emotions” and pledged that Ukraine would abide by its constitution, which he has previously pointed out forbids surrendering territory such as Crimea. “Emotions have run high today. But it is good that five countries met to bring peace closer,” the Ukrainian president posted. “The American side shared its vision. Ukraine and other Europeans presented their inputs. And we hope that it is exactly such joint work that will lead to lasting peace.”Zelenskyy posted a 2018 Crimea Declaration from Mike Pompeo, secretary of state during Donald Trump’s his first term, which said: “The United States rejects Russia’s attempted annexation of Crimea and pledges to maintain this policy until Ukraine’s territorial inte...

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34 h. ago US Secy of State skips key London meet, Ukraine peace talks come to standstill

US Secy of State skips key London meet, Ukraine peace talks come to standstill  The Tribune

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35 h. ago London talks end without Ukraine peace deal as Zelensky says 'emotions have run high'

London talks end without Ukraine peace deal as Zelensky says 'emotions have run high'  New York Post

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36 h. ago Ukraine insists on unconditional ceasefire at London peace talks.

Ukraine insists on unconditional ceasefire at London peace talks.  The Kyiv Independent

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37 h. ago Trump accuses Zelensky of prolonging ‘killing field’ in Ukraine and harming peace talks in fresh attack

Trump’s deputy JD Vance had earlier given an ultimatum to Putin and Zelensky to say ‘yes’ to the Ukraine peace plan or the US would walk away from talks

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39 h. ago Trump accuses Zelenskyy of harming peace process with Crimea stance and says Ukraine president has ‘no cards to play’ – live

US president says Ukraine can have peace or it can fight for another three years before losing everythingSuspilne, Ukraine's state broadcaster, citing the Ukrainian air force, reports that overnight Ukraine claimed to have shot down 67 out of 134 drones used in Russian attacks.Additionally the air force reported that 47 drones did not reach their target. Attacks, it said, happened in the Kharkiv, Poltava, Donetsk, Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhia regions. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago Ukraine peace talks downgraded in London as Kiev rebuffs Trump’s proposal

Ukraine peace talks downgraded in London as Kiev rebuffs Trump’s proposal  PressTV

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40 h. ago Officials try to get Ukraine peace talks back on track after Rubio no

Officials try to get Ukraine peace talks back on track after Rubio no-show  Reuters

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40 h. ago Ukraine peace talks in London downgraded after top diplomats pull out

Ukraine peace talks in London downgraded after top diplomats pull out  The Hill

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40 h. ago Vance gives Ukraine ultimatum after US bails on London peace talks

Vance gives Ukraine ultimatum after US bails on London peace talks  The Independent

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41 h. ago JD Vance ultimatum to Putin and Zelensky: 'Time to say yes’ to Ukraine peace plan or US walks from talks

Donald Trump’s deputy said Russia and Ukraine had been presented with a ‘very explicit proposal’ to stop the conflict

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41 h. ago Trump's deputy tells Putin and Zelensky: 'Time to say yes’ to Ukraine peace plan or US walks from talks

Donald Trump’s deputy said Russia and Ukraine had been presented with a ‘very explicit proposal’ to stop the conflict

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42 h. ago Officials try to get Ukraine peace talks back on track after Rubio no show

Officials try to get Ukraine peace talks back on track after Rubio no show  Reuters

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