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OPINION - All eyes on Vladimir Putin for the Ukrainian ceasefire — and this is what he's seeking

The ball is now in Russia’s court for the proposed ceasefire to start in Ukraine next Tuesday, according to the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. This is the first major breakthrough in peace talks since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine over a thousand days ago – in which at least…

Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025

Art of a deal: how UK and France led dogged effort to repair US-Ukraine ties – for now

Over 11 days of breakneck diplomacy, Kyiv was convinced of need to pacify Trump, but reconciliation may be all too brief

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025

Ukrainian basketball star Max Shulga: ‘The game is my getaway, my outlet’

The VCU guard’s thoughts are often on the conflict back in his home country but he has been cheered by the support he has received from his team and fans

The Guardian - US · Mar 12, 2025

West Says Next Step 'Up To Putin' On Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal

Kyiv's Western allies upped the pressure on Russia on Wednesday to respond to a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire plan, after Ukraine backed the proposal aimed at ending the three-year war.

International Business Times · Mar 12, 2025

Vladimir Putin's 'dilemma' over US-Ukraine ceasefire plan amid 'trap' fears but Russians wanting end to war

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky agreed the ceasefire plan despite their bust-up in the Oval Office

Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025

France hails 'progress' of Ukraine ceasefire deal, says onus is now on Russia

French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the "progress" made in peace talks in Saudi Arabia between Ukraine and the United States and said it was now up to Russia to ensure the proposed 30-day ceasefire is signed.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 12, 2025

UK politics: UK expels Russian diplomat and says Moscow is seeking closure of British embassy in city – as it happened

Move is in response to similar Russian measures earlier this week

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025

Russia hits Volodymyr Zelensky's home town with missile strike after Ukraine's massive drone attack on Moscow

The air strikes came as diplomatic talks were being held on a ceasefire plan

Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025

Georgia Court Extends Ex-president Saakashvili's Jail Term

A Georgia court on Wednesday sentenced pro-Western reformer ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili to nine years in prison for misspending public funds, adding three years to the jail term he is currently serving.

International Business Times · Mar 12, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,112

These are the key developments on day 1,112 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2025