2 h. ago Trump administration briefing: Zelenskyy rejects US minerals demand; bomb threat sent to anti

From a fight over a $500bn minerals deal to Trump ‘surrendering to the Russians’ – here are the key US politics stories from Sunday at a glanceAs Ukraine prepared to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of the country, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he would be willing to step down if it meant peace or membership of Nato, something the US and some other Nato member states oppose. Zelenskyy insisted he wanted good, “friendly” relations with America – a “strategic partner” – and shrugged off Trump’s bruising description of him as a “dictator” for not holding elections during wartime.But he also said that he would not sign a $500bn minerals deal proposed by the US. He said the figure was far higher than the US’s actual military contribution of $100bn. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Zelensky willing to give up presidency for peace and Nato membership

President Zelensky declared his focus on Ukraine’s security on the eve of the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion on Ukraine

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10 h. ago Zelenskyy 'ready' to stand down as Ukraine's president as Putin pressure ramps up

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky is willing to give up the presidency in in exchange for peace, or Nato membership for his country after Trump called him a dictator

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11 h. ago Volodymyr Zelensky vows to quit Ukraine presidency for peace and Nato membership

"No one should trust Putin's words. Look at his actions instead."

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11 h. ago Zelenskyy offers to step down in exchange for peace and Nato membership

President’s comment comes a day before third anniversary of Russia’s full-blown invasion of Ukraine

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11 h. ago Zelensky says he's 'ready to step down' as Ukraine president on one condition

On the eve of the three-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian president vowed to stand down in exchange for NATO membership - and peace for his war-torn country

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12 h. ago Zelensky says he would step down as president if it means peace in Ukraine

The Ukrainian President added that he wants Donald Trump to be a partner to Ukraine rather than just a mediator between Kyiv and Moscow

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13 h. ago Zelenskyy offers to step down in exchange for peace and Ukraine’s Nato membership

President’s comment comes a day before third anniversary of Russia’s full-blown invasion of Ukraine

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13 h. ago Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy says he would give up presidency for peace and Nato membership

Comments come after Russia launches largest drone attack on eve of third anniversary of invasionVolodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to give a press conference this afternoon at about 14:30 GMT. We will bring you the latest lines from the briefing once its begins.The Russian government has supported comments made by US President Donald Trump about Volodymyr Zelenskyy - such as calling the Ukrainian leader a “dictator” - are “understandable” after Zelenskyy made “inappropriate remarks” about Trump. Continue reading...

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67 h. ago Ukraine 'could be granted INSTANT NATO membership if Russia violates peace deal negotiated by Trump'

The White House is reportedly considering the possible condition amid concerns that Vladimir Putin could benefit from a ceasefire and use it to build up his forces for another invasion.

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4 d. ago Trump tears into 'dictator' Zelensky as he doubles down on criticism warning he 'may not have a country left'

President Donald Trump is doubling down on his criticism of 'dictator' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid peace talks with Russia.

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