15 h. ago Ukrainians expect Russia to launch fresh offensive to strengthen negotiating position

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces are preparing to launch a fresh military offensive in the coming weeks to maximize the pressure on Ukraine and strengthen the Kremlin’s negotiating position in ceasefire talks, Ukrainian government and military analysts said. The move could give Russian President Vladimir Putin every reason to delay discussions about pausing the fighting […]

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16 h. ago Commodity Traders Still Rake In Billions as Profit Bonanza Wanes

The world’s largest commodity traders are still making historically elevated profits, even as less-volatile markets mean their earnings have retreated from the bonanza that followed Russia’s full invasion of Ukraine.

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2 d. ago Russia Hits Ukraine’s Main Cities With Drones Before Paris Talks

Swarms of Russian drones attacked Ukraine’s major cities overnight as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy prepared to join European leaders for a meeting in Paris aimed at reinforcing Kyiv’s position in any peace settlement.

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3 d. ago Russia convicts captured Ukrainians on terrorism charges in what Kyiv called a sham trial

Russia on Wednesday convicted 23 captured Ukrainians on terrorism charges stemming from the war in Ukraine in a military court trial that Kyiv denounced as a sham and a violation of international law. The defendants included current or former fighters of the elite Azov brigade, which Russia designated a terrorist group, and those who worked […]

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3 d. ago Europeans Are Wary of Orban Loyalist’s Frequent Trips to Moscow

There’s one top official that’s been visiting Russia so often since Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine that it’s raised suspicion among his fellow European diplomats. It’s Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto and he is in Moscow again today.

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4 d. ago Oil Gains as Industry Report Points to Big Drop in US Stockpiles

Oil edged higher after an industry report signaled a major contraction in US crude stockpiles, while the market weighed the prospect of a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in the Black Sea.

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4 d. ago Deal to end Black Sea fighting brokered with Ukraine and Russia, U.S. says

A comprehensive peace deal still looks distant, but Ukraine's President Zelenskyy praised this as first steps "toward the possibility of a full ceasefire"

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4 d. ago US Sees Russia, Ukraine Choosing a Longer War Over a Bad Deal

Russia and Ukraine may see a greater incentive to prolong the three-year conflict instead of rushing into a full settlement, according to an assessment by the US intelligence community that clashes with President Donald Trump’s pledges for a rapid end to the three-year conflict.

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5 d. ago Russia and US Teams Meet After Ukraine Holds ‘Productive’ Talks

US and Russian officials were meeting in Saudi Arabia a day after American and Ukrainian teams held talks, as President Donald Trump pushes for progress in achieving a ceasefire in the war.

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6 d. ago Russia launches mass drone attack on Ukraine before ceasefire talks

At least seven people were killed after Russia launched a barrage of drones across Ukraine overnight on Sunday, according to local Ukrainian officials and emergency services.

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6 d. ago Seven killed after Moscow targets Ukraine with mass drone attack ahead of ceasefire talks

KYIV, Ukraine — At least seven people were killed after Russia launched a barrage of drones across Ukraine overnight on Sunday, according to local Ukrainian officials and emergency services. The attack on the Ukrainian capital came ahead of ceasefire negotiations in Saudi Arabia in which Ukraine and Russia are expected to hold indirect U.S.-mediated talks […]

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6 d. ago US Hopes for Ukraine Peace Deal Soon as Putin Seems in No Hurry

The US is still hoping a broad ceasefire in Russia’s war in Ukraine can be reached within weeks, even as the warring sides continue attacks and signs ahead of talks scheduled for the coming days that the Kremlin is in no hurry to reach a deal.

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7 d. ago Trump Says Efforts to Contain War in Ukraine ‘Under Control’

US President Donald Trump said efforts to stop the war between Russia and Ukraine from escalating further are “under control.”

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7 d. ago Russia launches deadly drone attack on Ukraine despite limited ceasefire

Ukraine and Russia agreed in principle Wednesday to a limited ceasefire after U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with the countries’ leaders.

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9 d. ago Russia and Ukraine Keep Up Drone Attacks Amid Truce on Energy

Russia and Ukraine exchanged mass drone attacks overnight, even as the two countries declared they’re ready to observe a moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure sought by US President Donald Trump.

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1 week ago Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners in one of war’s largest exchanges

CHERNIHIV REGION, Ukraine — Russia and Ukraine said Wednesday they had each swapped 175 prisoners in one of the largest exchanges since the Russian full-scale invasion started three years ago. “We are bringing back soldiers, sergeants, and officers _ warriors who fought for our freedom in the ranks of the Armed Forces, the Navy, the […]

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1 week ago Trump tells Zelenskyy U.S. should own Ukraine energy plants for security

Trump told Zelenskyy that the U.S could be 'very helpful in running those plants with its electricity and utility expertise,' according to a White House statement.

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1 week ago US Looks to Reassure European Allies on Role in Ukraine Deal

US officials have told their European counterparts that the European Union will have to be involved in any Ukraine peace agreement given that Russia wants relief from sanctions imposed by the bloc as part of a deal, people familiar with the matter said.

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1 week ago Trump: ‘It’s a bad situation in Russia, and it’s a bad situation in Ukraine’

Trump and Putin will hold call on ceasefire, but Zelenskyy is skeptical Russia is ready for peace

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1 week ago Trump and Putin will hold a call on a ceasefire, Zelenskyy is skeptical Russia is ready for peace

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is to hold talks on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he looks to get buy-in on a U.S. ceasefire proposal he hopes can create a pathway to ending Russia’s devastating war on Ukraine. The White House is expressing optimism that peace is within reach even as Ukrainian […]

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