The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

The new pope used phrases favoured by his predecessor, Francis, to call for an end to wars around the world.

Pope Leo has called for a ceasefire in Gaza in his first Sunday blessing as pontiff

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed direct talks with Kyiv on 15 May, hours after European leaders threatened strong sanctions if Russia refused to agree to a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine. Kyiv described the proposal as a positive sign but French President Emmanuel Macron said it wasn't enough.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday he expects Moscow to commit to a 30-day ceasefire, adding that Kyiv was "ready" to meet Russia for direct truce talks.

General Keith Kellogg has reacted to the Russian president’s suggestion for talks with Ukraine on Thursday

Vladimir Putin has proposed restarting direct peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul next week, but stopped short of agreeing to a Western-backed ceasefire due to begin on Monday.

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Ukraine’s leader has insisted there must be a full, temporary ceasefire in place before any direct talks with Russia.

Russian president calls for direct talks ‘without any preconditions’ as European leaders rally behind Kyiv. What we know on day 1,172