21 h. ago Trump expects Russia’s response on Ukraine peace deal soon, takes swipe at Zelensky

US, European and Ukrainian representatives also met in Paris to push for a swift end to the war.

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3 d. ago US envoy claims ‘on the verge’ of Ukraine peace deal after Putin meeting

Donald Trump’s special envoy also hinted at ‘compelling commercial opportunities’ for the US following his meeting with Russia’s president.

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4 d. ago Trump’s tariff exemption for tech, Asia’s best restaurant: 5 weekend reads you missed

From a possible meeting between Xi, Kim and Putin to a flavour face-off in Singapore, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

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6 d. ago Will Xi, Kim and Putin meet in Red Square for Russia’s Victory Day?

A joint appearance by the leaders of China, Russia and North Korea would be a first for the three countries, which have a complex web of relationships.

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7 d. ago Trump envoy Witkoff heads to Russia, likely to meet Putin as Iran, China tensions flare

Steve Witkoff is a key figure in the on-off rapprochement between Russia and the US, against the backdrop of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

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7 d. ago Trump tells Russia to ‘get moving’ on Ukraine, as US envoy Steve Witkoff meets Putin

US-Russia talks on a possible peace deal appear to have stalled over disagreements around conditions for a full pause in hostilities.

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2 w. ago Putin meets China’s Wang Yi, ‘looking forward’ to welcome Xi Jinping in May

‘Rich and well-prepared’ programme awaits Xi who will be guest of honour when Russia marks ‘Victory Day’, Putin tells China’s top diplomat.

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2 w. ago China and Russia look to ‘broader and broader’ ties and ‘close coordination’

Vladimir Putin tells China’s top diplomat Wang Yi in Moscow that he’s ‘looking forward’ to welcoming Xi Jinping next month.

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4 w. ago Putin will breach Ukraine peace deal unless it is defended, UK’s Starmer says

British PM told meeting of defence chiefs in London that security arrangements must be in place to ensure sovereignty for Ukraine.

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