The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Hamas says it will release last living American hostage in Gaza

Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American soldier kidnapped on 7 October, set to be released on Tuesday, Trump confirms

The Guardian - US · May 12, 2025

UK Hosts European Ministers For Ukraine Talks After Ceasefire Ultimatum

The UK will on Monday host European ministers for "critical" talks on "repelling Russian aggression", two days after Ukraine's allies demanded that Moscow accept a ceasefire.

International Business Times · May 12, 2025

President Zelensky offers to meet Putin in Turkey after Trump demands they negotiate an end to war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is ready to meet Vladimir Putin “personally” in Turkey on Thursday, after Trump insisted Ukraine agree to talks with Russia.

Evening Standard · May 11, 2025

Pope Leo XIV calls for Gaza ceasefire in first Sunday message

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

Al Jazeera · May 11, 2025

Pope Leo calls for Gaza ceasefire in first Sunday blessing

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

The National (Scotland) · May 11, 2025

Iran says fourth round of ‘difficult’ nuclear talks with US ends in Oman

Foreign minister says civilian enrichment cannot be subjected to any deal as Tehran and Washington set for more talks.

Al Jazeera · May 11, 2025

There needs to be ‘serious response’ from Russia on Ukraine, says minister

It comes a day after Sir Keir Starmer and other European leaders travelled to Kyiv.

Evening Standard · May 11, 2025

Iran and the US begin a 4th round of negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program in Oman

Iran and the United States have begun a fourth round of negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program

The Independent UK · May 11, 2025

Zelenskyy challenges Putin to meet in person for peace talks

Ukrainian president proposes face-to-face meeting after Russian leader suggests two sides hold talks in Turkey

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2025

Putin proposal for direct talks with Kyiv 'not enough' says France's Macron

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.

Radio France Internationale · May 11, 2025