16 h. ago ‘Vladimir, stop!’ Trump issues rare rebuke to Putin as Kyiv attack toll rises to 12

Ninety people also wounded after one of the most devastating air attacks against Ukraine for monthsEurope live: latest updatesAt least 12 people have been killed and more than 90 injured in Kyiv after Russia carried out one of the most devastating air attacks against Ukraine for months, with Kharkiv and other cities also targeted.The attack drew a rare rebuke of Russia from Donald Trump, who posted on social media: “Vladimir, STOP!” Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Nine killed and dozens injured in ‘massive’ Russian missile attack on Kyiv

Several districts across city targeted in one of most devastating air attacks against Ukraine for monthsEurope live: latest updatesAt least nine people have been killed and more than 70 injured in Kyiv after Russia carried out one of the most devastating air attacks against Ukraine for months, with Kharkiv and other cities also targeted.Waves of drones as well as ballistic and guided missiles struck the Ukrainian capital early on Thursday. There were explosions for much of the night, beginning at about 1am local time, and the rattle of anti-aircraft fire as Ukrainian defences tried to shoot the missiles down. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago London talks on Ukraine crisis downgraded as Rubio pulls out

London talks on Ukraine crisis downgraded as Rubio pulls out  China Daily

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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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36 h. ago Trump blames Zelenskyy for peace talk collapse as Rubio skips London meetings

Trump blames Zelenskyy for peace talk collapse as Rubio skips London meetings  The National Desk

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38 h. ago Kremlin dragging its feet over Ukraine peace deal as impatient US takes anger out on Zelenskyy

Steve Witkoff and Marco Rubio bail on negotiations in London, while Putin appears undecided about peace termsWhen his jet lands in Moscow, Steve Witkoff – Donald Trump’s envoy and longtime friend – will mark his fourth visit to Russia this year, a pointed gesture that says as much about who he is meeting as who he is not.The 68-year-old real estate executive, who holds no formal diplomatic credentials, was expected in London on Wednesday for talks with Kyiv and European allies. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago JD Vance’s bluster over peace in Ukraine shows why Zelensky swerved an American ambush in London

Marco Rubio cancelled his visit to London for ceasefire talks after it emerged that Volodymyr Zelensky wasn’t coming – and then JD Vance got cross. Ukraine’s president certainly swerved an ambush, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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43 h. ago UK and Ukraine ministers meet as officials discuss peace plans

US secretary of state Marco Rubio did not attend the talks in London but defence and foreign ministers from the UK and Ukraine met.

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43 h. ago London talks on ending war in Ukraine downgraded as Rubio pulls out

London talks on ending war in Ukraine downgraded as Rubio pulls out  Reuters

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44 h. ago Hopes of breakthrough at London peace talks to end Ukraine war dashed after US top envoy Marco Rubio pulls out

Officials from Ukraine, US and the UK are meeting in London – but the talks will not be the high-level meeting of ministers originally envisaged

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45 h. ago UK peace talks on Ukraine downgraded as Marco Rubio pulls out

Planned ministerial-level talks replaced by discussions at official level amid reports of change in Kremlin stanceRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesMinisterial-level Ukraine peace talks that were due to take place in London on Wednesday have been postponed at the last minute amid speculation that Russia is willing to change its position and after the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, said he could not attend.The UK Foreign Office indicated that ministerial-level meetings would be replaced by discussions at an official level – though initial public comments from the Kremlin suggested Moscow still opposed Nato countries sending peacekeepers to Ukraine. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Ukraine war: Rubio and Witkoff pull out of London peace summit

Ukraine war: Rubio and Witkoff pull out of London peace summit  The Times

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46 h. ago Vance issues Ukraine ultimatum after Rubio snubs key London meeting

Vance issues Ukraine ultimatum after Rubio snubs key London meeting  CNN

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46 h. ago Ukraine, Western talks on ending war downgraded as Rubio cancels London trip

Ukraine, Western talks on ending war downgraded as Rubio cancels London trip  Reuters

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46 h. ago Ukraine peace talks chaos as Marco Rubio SNUBS London summit after Kyiv 'denies Russia owns Crimea'

Ukraine peace talks chaos as Marco Rubio SNUBS London summit after Kyiv 'denies Russia owns Crimea'  MSN

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47 h. ago Ukraine peace talks chaos as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio SNUBS London summit after Kyiv 'refuses to accept Russian sovereignty over Crimea'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had been scheduled to join discussions with David Lammy and European powers.

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47 h. ago Ukraine peace talks chaos as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio SNUBS London summit after Kyiv 'refuses to acce

Ukraine peace talks chaos as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio SNUBS London summit after Kyiv 'refuses to acce  Daily Mail

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48 h. ago Peace talks on Ukraine headed for collapse – Rubio cancels London trip

Peace talks on Ukraine headed for collapse – Rubio cancels London trip  tovima.com

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48 h. ago Rubio to Skip London Talks on ‘Ukraine’ War After Kyiv Rejects Ceding Crimea to Russia

Rubio to Skip London Talks on ‘Ukraine’ War After Kyiv Rejects Ceding Crimea to Russia  Kyiv Post

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48 h. ago Ukraine updates: Envoys meet in London after Rubio pulls out

Ukraine updates: Envoys meet in London after Rubio pulls out  DW

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