The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Ukraine deal can't reward Putin for actions: minister

Defence Minister Richard Marles says Russia's president can't get off lightly in any peace deal with Ukraine after its invasion.

AAP · Mar 18, 2025

Trump-Putin ceasefire conversation shows no initial signs of bringing peace to Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a proposal by United States President Donald Trump for Russia and Ukraine to stop attacking each other’s energy infrastructure for 30 days, according to statements by both the White House and the Kremlin.

The Conversation · Mar 18, 2025

Russia’s Putin agrees to 30-day halt in attacks on Ukraine energy targets

Announcement comes after Russian leader held a lengthy phone call with US President Donald Trump.

Al Jazeera · Mar 18, 2025

US and Russia agree to immediate talks over 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine

A path towards peace in Ukraine will begin with a ceasefire on energy infrastructure, the US president and his Russian counterpart agreed.

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025

Putin Rejects Committing To a Ceasefire In Ukraine, Makes Some Concessions

Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected agreeing to a 30-day ceasefire pushed by the U.S., but agreed to limit attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure

Latin Times · Mar 18, 2025

Families of hostages in Gaza are terrified they won't return after Israel resumes fighting

Families whose relatives remain hostages in Gaza are terrified their loved ones might not return after Israel launched a wave of strikes on the territory

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

Italy's Meloni calls for 'pragmatism' on tariffs, supports Trump's ceasefire efforts for Ukraine

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday called for “pragmatism” to prevent an EU-US dispute over tariffs from escalating into a full-scale trade war, and expressed support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts for a ceasefire in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

Russian agents set fire to Lithuanian Ikea ‘because its colours are the same as the Ukrainian flag’

Prosecutors said it was an ‘act of terrorism’ and part of a complex plot that included more than 20 intermediaries

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

Ukraine presses for unconditional ceasefire as Trump, Putin hold talks

Ukraine foreign minister says it is time for Russia to show it ‘wants peace’ as US, Russian leaders hold talks.

Al Jazeera · Mar 18, 2025

Lammy voices need for lasting Ukraine peace ahead of meeting with EU official

Ms Kallas – who also serves as vice president of the European Commission – is also due to meet Defence Secretary John Healey.

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025