76 m. ago As peace talks begin, a punitive settlement imposed on Ukraine is unacceptable

Editorial: In a parallel, safer world – with America playing its traditional role as leader of the West – these talks in Jeddah would be far more even-handed and Ukraine would have the full and unwavering backing of the US in its existential struggle against unprovoked aggression

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3 h. ago Starmer urges Trump to resume Ukraine aid and intelligence sharing in call ahead of crucial talks between US and Kyiv in Saudi Arabia

Keir Starmer voiced hope that there will be a 'positive outcome' in talks between Washington and Kyiv, due to take place in Saudi Arabia.

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4 h. ago Zelensky faces a painful choice in Saudi Arabia talks – bend the knee to Trump or lose his country

With Russia struggling to make gains in the east of the Ukraine, the sudden assault in the Kursk region looks like a coordinated move between the Kremlin and the White House

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4 h. ago Zelenskyy arrives in Saudi as Ukraine expected to push for air and sea ceasefire during US talks – Europe live

Ukrainian president will be holding talks with Mohammed bin SalmanThe UK rejected Russian allegations that two British diplomats were suspected of carrying out espionage activities (9:04) as “malicious and baseless,” saying it is not the first time Russia made similar accusations.Visitors from around the world have been flocking to the Pompidou Centre in Paris this weekend, seizing the last opportunity to enjoy Europe’s largest temple of modern and contemporary art before it closes its doors for a five-year overhaul. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Starmer's Blairite 'fixer' behind 'surrender' of the Chagos Islands has been coaching Ukrainians ahead of crunch peace talks in Saudi Arabia

National security adviser Jonathan Powell was pictured in Kyiv at the weekend meeting Andriy Yermak, head of the office of the president in Ukraine.

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3 d. ago Trump ‘considering sanctions’ on Russia after bombardment of Ukraine

Moscow launches missile and drone strikes across Ukraine day after US stopped sharing intelligence with KyivEurope live – latest updatesRussia has carried out massive ballistic missile and drone strikes across Ukraine a day after the US stopped sharing intelligence with Kyiv that had previously given advance warnings of attacks.The strikes came early on Friday as a Ukrainian delegation prepared to meet with US counterparts in Saudi Arabia for talks about a possible end to the war. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Starmer hails ‘historic step forward’ after EU defence talks

The Prime Minister also welcomed the prospect of peace talks next week in Saudi Arabia.

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3 d. ago Russia fires wave of missiles at Ukraine as Zelensky hopes for 'meaningful' talks with US

Russia launches latest wave of attacks as Volodymyr Zelensky confirms Ukrainian and UK officials will hold talks in Saudi Arabia next week

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3 d. ago Zelensky vows to 'work constructively' with Trump for a 'fast' peace and reveals he will fly to Saudi Arabia next week where there will be US

Peace talks between the US and Ukraine will take place in Saudi Arabia next week, President Zelensky has said.

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1 week ago Chile declares state of emergency as entire country plunges into darkness and millions lose power

A massive power blackout has led to a state of emergency, affecting key regions and causing widespread disruptions

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2 w. ago Russians hoping for peace talks and ‘universal joy’ – but will western brands return?

Following last week’s US-Russia talks, the mood in Moscow suggests many are beginning to think about what a post-war reality might look likeAfter three years of war and western isolation, Russians are starting to hope that the recent flurry of US-Russia diplomacy could offer a path to peace in Ukraine – and restore the sense of normality lost when their leader sent tanks across the Ukrainian border.Last Tuesday’s US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia have sent the country’s propagandists and political establishment into euphoria, celebrating what they see as a real chance of achieving Russia’s goals in the war at the expense of Ukraine and its European allies, which have been sidelined from discussing the future of the invaded country. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince demanded Ukraine to have a seat at the table for peace talks

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly felt Ukraine should have been represented in Tuesday's negotiations in Riyadh, given the war is being fought on its territory.

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2 w. ago Zelensky and Trump trade insults as US president launches blistering attack on ‘modestly successful comedian’

US president tells Ukraine’s leader to ‘move fast or lose the country’ and falsely claims he started the war

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2 w. ago Kyiv’s White House wooing implodes as Zelenskyy tells the truth about Trump | Julian Borger

All America’s allies know that Trump is trapped in a disinformation bubble, but Zelenskyy said it out loudTrump calls Zelenskyy a ‘dictator’ who should ‘move fast’ or lose country as row with Ukraine leader worsens – Europe liveAll the effort Kyiv had expended in wooing the White House, combining flattery with bribery and a share of Ukraine’s mineral wealth, imploded in minutes when Volodymyr Zelenskyy broke the fundamental rule of the new global reality: he told the truth about Donald Trump.All America’s allies, the great majority of Republican leaders who have bowed to him, and a good number of his own cabinet, know full well that Trump is trapped in a disinformation bubble, but Zelenskyy said it out loud at a press conference on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Zelensky and Trump trade insults as US president launches blistering attack on ‘moderately successful comedian’

US president Trump warned the Ukraine leader to ‘move fast or lose the country’, after falsely claiming Ukraine had started Russia’s war

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2 w. ago Ukraine war latest: Trump warns Zelensky to ‘move fast or lose the country’ and calls Kyiv leader dictator

President claims Ukrainian counterpart has ‘refused elections’ in social media tirade

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2 w. ago Trump calls Zelenskyy a ‘dictator’ who should ‘move fast’ or lose country as row with Ukraine leader worsens – Europe live

US president attacks Ukraine leader after Zelenskyy says Trump is living in a Russian ‘disinformation bubble’Lavrov also speaks about Russia’s alliances with Belarus, North Korea, China and Iran, and countries in Africa.He says the “comprehensive partnership with China” was “at an unprecedented level and exceeding any prior alliances of a classic type,” with both leaders attending important anniversaries in each other’s countries.I will tell you something that is a key issue for us at this stage of international development, and that is our move towards a multipolar world. It is a historic process, and it is to do with the subjective trend of new power centres appearing on the world map.Our partners in the Global South and in the east are unique civilisations and religions and are members of various integration associations, but all of them are united by a desire towards development, progressive development without external pressure At the same time, we must state that the collectiv...

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2 w. ago Putin lavishes praise on Trump and agrees to meeting after furious Zelensky accused the US President of making him 'sell his country' for $500bn mineral deal

Putin said he rated US-Russia talks held in Saudi Arabia 'highly', describing them as a 'first step' to restore relations with Washington.

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2 w. ago Putin says 'I'll meet Trump' and praises him for 'receiving objective information' after Zelensky furiously accused US leader of falling for fake news and shooting down his $500 billion minerals deal

The Russian dictator said he rated the talks held in Saudi Arabia 'highly', describing them as a 'first step' to restore relations with Washington.

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2 w. ago Ukraine latest: Trump says US won’t oppose peacekeepers as EU assured it’ll be involved in peace talks

Ukraine says no peace deal can be made on its behalf as talks in Saudi Arabia conclude

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