Putin Announces 'Easter Truce' In Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday announced a surprise Easter truce in the conflict in Ukraine to last until midnight on Sunday. International Business Times · Apr 19, 2025
Turkey's rivalry with Iran shifts as US threats create unlikely common ground With Ankara warning Tehran not to undermine Syria’s new rulers and its ongoing peace efforts with Kurdish rebels, regional rivalry with Iran has been intensifying. However, Turkey’s concerns about potential US military action against Iran over its nuclear energy programme are now providing a rare point of convergence between the… Radio France Internationale · Apr 19, 2025
Zelenskyy says Russia still firing on Ukraine despite ‘Easter truce’ Kremlin proclaimed a temporary ceasefire, but Russian artillery fire is continuing, according to Ukrainian president The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2025
‘I saw cars on fire. People were lying at my feet’: Ukrainian survivors describe Russia’s attack on Sumy Alla Shyrshonkova was on a bus when Russian missiles hit the city. Now a toy bear and hippo mark the spot where 35 people, including two children, were killed The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2025
Orbán’s stance on Ukraine pushes Hungary to brink in EU relations Member states are considering removing the country’s voting rights after its attempts to stymie support for Kyiv The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2025
Vatican reveals ‘exchange of opinions’ that took place during Vance meeting Vice President JD Vance met with the Vatican’s No. 2 official, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, amid tensions over the U.S. crackdown on migrants The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025
Russia says it has retaken another village in the Kursk region from Ukrainian forces Russia claims to have seized the border village of Oleshnya, pushing Ukrainian forces from one of their last footholds in the Kursk region, according to Russia's Defense Ministry The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,150 These are the key events on day 1,150 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Apr 19, 2025
Putin cannot be trusted, says Ukraine after Russia announces ‘Easter truce’ – as it happened Zelenskyy says drone attacks on Saturday show Russian president’s true attitude toward human life The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2025
Australia to advocate for Melbourne man charged by Russia after fighting for Ukraine Oscar Jenkins reportedly faces 15-year jail term on charges of fighting as ‘mercenary’ The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2025
Iranian minister says nuclear deal possible if US does not make ‘unrealistic demands’ Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff will resume talks in Rome on Saturday The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2025
Iran, US To Hold Second Round Of High-stakes Nuclear Talks In Rome The United States and Iran are set to resume high-stakes talks Saturday on Tehran's nuclear programme, a week after an initial round of discussions that both sides described as "constructive". International Business Times · Apr 19, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky accuses Putin of already breaching ‘Easter truce’ Ukrainian president says Russian artillery fire had not subsided despite Putin ordering his forces to pause fighting The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025
Trump news at a glance: Maryland senator says Ábrego García moved from notorious El Salvador prison Senator Chris Van Hollen accuses El Salvador’s government of planting margarita glasses to undermine his trip – key US politics stories from Friday 18 April at a glance The Guardian - US · Apr 19, 2025
International Business Times · Apr 19, 2025 Pakistan Foreign Minister Due In Kabul As Deportations Rise Pakistan's foreign minister was due to visit Afghanistan on Saturday after his country expelled more than 85,000 Afghans, mostly children, in just over two weeks.
Reason · Apr 18, 2025 Judge Wilkinson's Opinion is Worth a Close Look Judge Wilkinson's plea for mutual respect between the Executive Branch and the Judiciary.
International Business Times · Apr 18, 2025 US To Withdraw Some 1,000 Troops From Syria The United States will roughly halve the number of troops it has deployed in Syria to less than 1,000 in the coming months, the Pentagon said Friday.
Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2025 Trump says US may ‘pass’ on helping end war if Russia, Ukraine resist deal Ukraine has agreed to a full temporary ceasefire and accused Russia of stalling on a truce agreement.
International Business Times · Apr 18, 2025 Trump Is 'Winking at Putin' By Removing US From Ukraine Peace Talks, Democratic Lawmaker Declares: 'We Lose, You Win' A Massachusetts representative stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin "welcomed" Secretary of State Marco Rubio's threats to remove the US from peace negotiations surrounding Ukraine, alluding to a mutual understanding between Putin and President Donald Trump.
Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2025 ‘How do I live like this?’ asks Gaza boy who lost arms in Israeli attack An image of Mahmoud Ajjour, 9, who was severely wounded in an Israeli strike, won World Press Photo of the Year award.
Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2025 Trump says US may ‘take a pass’ from Ukraine talks if they prove too difficult Sir Keir Starmer discussed Ukraine with the US president in a phone call on Friday, Downing Street said.
The Guardian - US · Apr 18, 2025 Trump team reveals lack of expertise – and patience – as it threatens to abandon Ukraine peace talks Trump said he could stop war in 24 hours, but team appears daunted by negotiation with ‘a lot of detail attached to it’
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025 The abject failure of Donald Trump’s peace initiative is now plain for all to see THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Far from ending the war in Ukraine in ‘24 hours’, the US president has demonstrated that he and his team are inept at facilitating meaningful peace negotiations
Latin Times · Apr 18, 2025 Trump's Promise to End Ukraine War in 24 Hours Mocked After Rubio Reveals US May Abandon Peace Talks: 'Just Another Lie' Donald Trump's pledge to end the Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours is unraveling, as peace talks stall and U.S. officials signal they may abandon peace efforts.
Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2025 Iran has ‘doubts’ about US intentions ahead of nuclear talks Iran’s FM expresses concern about US motivations but says negotiations will take place in Rome this weekend.