Kremlin declares three-day ceasefire in Ukraine THE Kremlin has declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine to start next week. The National (Scotland) · Apr 28, 2025
Did ‘Vatican diplomacy’ change Trump’s mind on Ukraine? I’m sceptical for three reasons Zelenskyy, Starmer, Macron … they all had his ear at Pope Francis’s funeral. But he is just as easily swayed by the elevator doorman, says Orysia Lutsevych, head of the Ukraine forum at Chatham House The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2025
Putin Announces Surprise Ukraine Truce For May 8-10 Russia said on Monday it was ready to negotiate directly with Ukraine, but that recognition of its claims over five Ukrainian regions including Crimea were "imperative" to resolving the conflict. International Business Times · Apr 28, 2025
Vladimir Putin announces three-day ceasefire in Ukraine to mark World War Two Victory Day Kremlin says that Russian President has ordered the full cessation of hostilities on ‘humanitarian grounds’ Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025
Vladimir Putin thanks Kim Jong Un for deploying 1000s of North Korean troops for his Ukraine war Around 4,000 North Korean troops have been killed or wounded fighting Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk region, South Korea has said Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025
Let us hope the Trump-Zelensky meeting in St Peter’s is a sign of a better relationship THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The gathering of world leaders at the funeral of Pope Francis – along with Putin’s continued intransigence – has provided a glimmer of light for Ukraine The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2025
What to know about the battle for Russia's Kursk region Nearly nine months after losing chunks of the Kursk region to a surprise Ukrainian incursion, Russia has announced that its troops have fully reclaimed the border territory The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2025
Trump says he fears Putin ‘may be tapping me along’ after Zelenskyy meeting US president admits to concern Russian counterpart does not want to ‘stop the war’ and ponders new approach to Moscow The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,157 These are the key events on day 1,157 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Trump says peace deal ‘very close’ and meets Zelenskyy in Rome White House says meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy before funeral of Pope Francis was ‘very productive’. What we know on day 1,158 The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2025
Trump demands ‘high level’ Moscow-Kyiv meeting as Russian general killed by car bomb Trump said a deal was “very close” on the same day Yaroslav Moskalik, a deputy chief in the general staff of Russia’s armed forces, was killed by an explosive device that was placed in his car The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025
What the killing of a Russian general in Moscow means for Trump’s plan for peace in Ukraine ANALYSIS: The latest killing of a Russian general underscores the fact that Ukraine is still very much in the fight for its survival, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025
Death, debris and anger about Trump after Russia’s strike on Kyiv Shaken and war-weary, residents of the city call on allies to uphold security guarantees. Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2025
MEPs urge Greek prime minister to crack down on Russia's shadow fleet Selling old ships to Russia is a "completely irresponsible business practice", a group of MEPs has told the Greek prime minister. Euronews · Apr 25, 2025
International Business Times · Apr 25, 2025 Russian General Killed By Car Bomb Near Moscow An explosive device ripped through a parked car near Moscow on Friday killing a senior Russian general, investigators said, in an attack that resembled previous killings claimed by Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025 Senior Russian general killed in car explosion near Moscow A criminal case has been opened after Yaroslav Moskalik, who held the rank of major general, was killed
The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2025 Trump envoy meets Putin hours after Moscow killing of Russian general Russian official calls talks with Steve Witkoff ‘quite useful’ as investigation launched into suspected Ukrainian bombing
International Business Times · Apr 25, 2025 'White Flag': Pope Leaves Bitter Legacy In Ukraine As Catholics around the world mourn Pope Francis, many Ukrainians will remember him bitterly for failing to clearly blame Russia for its invasion and calling for Ukraine to raise the "white flag".
The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2025 From ammunition to ballistic missiles: how North Korea arms Russia in the Ukraine war Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s claims about deadly Kyiv strike highlight Kremlin’s reliance on Kim regime’s soldiers, ammunition and missiles
The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy links missile used in Kyiv attack to North Korea At least 12 dead after strikes; Donald Trump calls on Putin to ‘stop’; Zelenskyy holds firm on Crimea. What we know on day 1,157
The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2025 Morning Mail: Candidates in uniform, election battle of the burbs, Trump’s plea to Putin Veterans running for office asked not to use pictures of themselves in military dress; US president in rare rebuke to Putin
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025 If the EU coalition is truly willing, Ukraine has a chance of defying the odds THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron, ad hoc leaders of this ad hoc alliance, must inspire their allies as Volodymyr Zelensky has. Ukraine’s success – and survival – depends on it
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025 Crimea is a focus of discussions to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Here's why it's so coveted Russia’s illegal seizure of Crimea from Ukraine 11 years ago was quick and bloodless
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025 UK restricts export of video game controllers to Russia amid use to pilot drones Some 150 new trade sanctions against Russia have been introduced by the UK, aimed at choking off the Kremlin’s war effort.
The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025 The real truth behind Trump’s latest attack on Zelensky over potential US peace deal ANALYSIS: Donald Trump’s best option now is to walk away from his so-called peace talks, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley