Russian forces recapture Kursk, raising questions about US-Ukraine cutoff Moscow’s military liberated in a week much of the territory Ukraine had held for seven months. Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2025
Trump says he hopes Russia will do ‘right thing’ – as it happened This live coverage has ended, thank you for following along. You can find all of the latest Ukraine news here. The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Putin visits Kursk as Trump threatens consequences if ceasefire not agreed Russian president hopes army on brink of ‘fully liberating’ border region after recent advances; Trump says he could ‘do things financially’ if Moscow rejects truce. What we know on day 1,114 The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2025
Russia mulls Ukraine ceasefire proposal as G7 foreign ministers meet in Canada US officials have travelled to Moscow to put the proposal for a 30-day ceasefire to the Kremlin. Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025
Europe ‘accelerating’ work on peacekeeping coalition for Ukraine, says Healey Defence Secretary John Healey has met his counterparts from France, Germany, Italy and Poland. Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025
UK accuses Russia of driving its Moscow embassy towards closure Foreign Office responds to expulsion of British diplomat and diplomatic spouse with tit-for-tat move The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025
Britain expels Russian diplomat and another one’s spouse in tit-for-tat retaliation Foreign Secretary David Lammy summoned Russia’s ambassador to London to the Foreign Office for a dressing down Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025
UK expels Russian diplomat as tensions with Moscow escalate The Foreign Office claimed Russia was seeking to ‘drive the British embassy in Moscow towards closure’ with its actions. Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025
‘Thirty days could be just 30 minutes’: Warning Putin will break any Ukraine ceasefire after US strikes deal with Kyiv The Russian president will aim to exploit a truce, current and former senior European officials tell The Independent The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025
Putin Reportedly Eager To Drag Out Ukraine Ceasefire Talks But Likely To Accept Truce Russian President Vladimir Putin will likely agree to a truce eventually, but will seek to make sure his conditions are met before, Bloomberg reported Latin Times · Mar 12, 2025
What leverage does Trump have over Putin in Ukraine negotiations? The Russian president remains unwavering in his demands, making wider sanctions and tariffs ineffective The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025
US will ‘have contact today’ with Russia after Ukraine peace talks Marco Rubio said a Russian rejection of the plan would ‘make their intentions clear’. Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025
Susanna Reid Abruptly Halts Show for Heartbreaking Breaking News Susanna Reid brought Good Morning Britain to an abrupt halt to break some shocking news—Ukraine has launched what is being called its biggest drone attack on Russia. The Fashion Central · Mar 12, 2025
Kyiv Suddenly Dismisses 'Hero of Ukraine' Major General Ahead of Ceasefire Talks With Russia Major General Dmytro Krasylnykov, commander of Ukraine's Northern Operational Command, has been dismissed. He said he was not given an official reason Latin Times · Mar 12, 2025
Latin Times · Mar 12, 2025 Putin Unlikely to Accept US Ceasefire 'Trap' Because Russia is 'Advancing' on Battlefield: Report Russian officials showed skepticism about the ceasefire proposal, claiming Vladimir Putin could find it hard to accept
Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2025 Russia tight-lipped on ceasefire deal as US arms to Ukraine resume Sources claims Kremlin wary, as Poland reports that US military aid flow to Ukraine is already back up to speed.
Latin Times · Mar 12, 2025 CIA and Russia Intel Chiefs Agree to 'Regular Talks' As US Resumes Intel Sharing With Ukraine The heads of U.S. and Russian intelligence resumed communications after more than two years as efforts to reduce tensions between the countries continue
Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2025 ‘Americans are on our side’: Russians laud US efforts to end Ukraine war A sense of optimism is being felt across Russia, but some remain sceptical about the possibility of peace.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025 Trump hints at financial repercussions if Russia rejects Ukraine ceasefire US president’s comments come after Ukrainian counterpart said he believed ‘strong steps’ were under consideration
Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025 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…
The Conversation · Mar 12, 2025 US and Ukraine sign 30-day ceasefire proposal – now the ball is in Putin’s court Less than a fortnight after Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky had their now-notorious row in the Oval Office and US-Ukrainian relations appeared irretrievably damaged, the two countries have reached an agreement. After nine hours of negotiations behind closed doors in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, negotiators signed off on a US proposal…
International Business Times · 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.
Evening Standard · 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
Al Jazeera · 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.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025 Wednesday briefing: Will Kyiv’s commitment to a ceasefire appease Trump – and pressure Putin? In today’s newsletter: After Ukraine and the United States agree to a 30-day ceasefire plan, Moscow faces key decision on how to respond