18 h. ago Russia reportedly begins rare earth metals talks with US; Trump ‘very angry’ with Putin – Russia

Pro-Kremlin newspaper reports Washington and Moscow talks have started; US president speaks out against Russian presidentRussia has accused Ukraine’s army of attacking energy sites in the Bryansk border region in a drone and artillery strike on Sunday evening.“The continuation of deliberate attacks by the Ukrainian army on Russia’s energy facilities is evidence of the Kyiv regime’s complete lack of commitment to its obligations regarding settling the conflict in Ukraine,” the Russian defence ministry said. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Trump ‘very angry’ with Putin approach to Ukraine ceasefire and threatens secondary tariffs on Russian oil – Russia

US president takes aim at Russian president’s criticism of Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s credibilityThe Guardian’s defence and security editor, Dan Sabbagh, has this snippet about the ineffectiveness of Trump’s negotiating tactics in regards to trying to end the war in Ukraine. You can read the full story here.During the election campaign, Trump had said that he could end the Ukraine war within 24 hours, comments he more recently claimed were “a little bit sarcastic”. That has proved elusive and his tactics to force Russia and Ukraine into agreeing a ceasefire have so far been focused on bullying and pressurising Kyiv. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Trump sanctions threat on Russian oil buyers could hit China, India

Trump threatens Putin over ceasefire; Russia claims it has taken control of a Donetsk village. What we know on day 1,132China and India could be affected if Donald Trump introduces tariffs of 25-50% against countries buying Russian oil, analysts and officials have suggested. Dan Sabbagh reports that the US president told NBC he would impose such measures within a month “if a deal isn’t made, and if I think it was Russia’s fault”, as he vented frustration at Vladimir Putin’s delaying tactics and attempts to discredit Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president.Some countries, including China and India, are not participating in anti-war sanctions against Russian oil. Secondary sanctions or tariffs imposed directly on them by the US could further limit Putin’s access to oil revenue to fund the war. While not joining the international sanctions against Russia, China has been wary about breaching them in case it attracts secondary penalties. Some Chinese banks, for example, have curtail...

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5 d. ago Vladimir Putin 'will die soon and that's a fact' says Zelensky after rumours over his health

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has highlighted Vladimir Putin's mortality during a recent interview as he candidly told Jeremy Bowen that the Russian leader will 'die soon' amid health fears

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5 d. ago Vladimir Putin 'will die soon and that's a fact' says Zelenskyy after rumours over his health

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has highlighted Vladimir Putin's mortality during a recent interview as he candidly told Jeremy Bowen that the Russian leader will 'die soon' amid health fears

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5 d. ago Zelensky says 'Putin will die soon' and vows 'it will come to an end'

Volodymyr Zelensky's damning assessment of Putin's health came during a sit-down interview with journalists in Paris.

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2 w. ago Russia accused of arson attacks on Ikea store; European leaders question whether Moscow wants Ukraine ceasefire – Europe live

Lithuania says Russia was behind arson of Vilnius Ikea store in 2024; EU foreign policy chief questions Putin’s motivesThe Lithuanian prosecutor general has said that Russian military intelligence was behind the arson of an Ikea store in Vilnius in 2024.In an update into its investigation (in Lithuanian), the authorities said the main suspect engaged with Russian military and security services and accepted payment for plans to attack shopping centres in Lithuania and Latvia to “intimidate the societies of both countries” in a bid to stop their support for Ukraine. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago White House clarifies Witkoff, not Trump, spoke to Putin as Ukraine denies US president’s claim its troops are encircled in Kursk – live

US president posted message saying ‘there is a very good chance this horrible, bloody war can finally come to an end’Germany is close to unlocking the way to a massive increase in state borrowing and reforming the constitutional debt break as three major parties are reportedly about to reach an agreement on the proposed changes.The controversial proposal is a key part of the presumed next chancellor Friedrich Merz’s plan for Germany. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump says US had ‘good and productive’ discussion with Putin and claims there is ‘good chance’ Ukraine war can end – Europe live

US president says discussion with Russia president were productive and could lead to end of ‘horrible bloody war’Germany is close to unlocking the way to a massive increase in state borrowing and reforming the constitutional debt break as three major parties are reportedly about to reach an agreement on the proposed changes.The controversial proposal is a key part of the presumed next chancellor Friedrich Merz’s plan for Germany. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Kremlin says ‘much to be done’ on Ukraine ceasefire deal as Zelenskyy warns Putin will manipulate plan – Europe live

Russia says there are reasons to be ‘cautiously optimistic’ and said there is an understanding talks are needed between Vladimir Putin and Donald TrumpThe Kremlin said there were “reasons to be cautiously optimistic” in discussion on ceasefire, but “there is still much to be done," in further discussions between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.Speaking after last night’s visit of US special envoy Steve Witkoff, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that “when Mr Witkoff brings all the information to President Trump, we will determine the timing of a conversation (between Trump and Putin).” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Putin is too scared to tell Trump he wants to continue war, says Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy has slammed his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin

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3 w. ago Pope Francis health latest: Friend addresses resignation rumours as Vatican names Ash Wednesday replacement

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow the latest updates on the Pope's health after his condition worsened in hospital following two respiratory crises.

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