Zelenskyy sets out Ukraine’s red lines in press conference with Macron – as it happened Ukrainian president says focus remains on security guarantees, maintaining sovereignty and territory The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky responds to ‘better’ Trump peace plan ahead of crucial Putin talks Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff is travelling to Moscow where he will meet Russian president Vladimir Putin on Tuesday The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
Trump's Ukraine Deal: WSJ Claims It Was Only Ever About Massive Profits WSJ claims Trump's Ukraine 'peace' deal was a Kremlin scheme for rare-earth profits, sparking fears it undermines Western alliances. Critics like Garry Kasparov warn: 'It's always money.' International Business Times UK · Nov 30, 2025
Ukrainian and US officials meet in Florida to discuss proposals to end Russia’s war Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner meet Kyiv delegation amid more deadly Russian attacks in Ukraine The Guardian - US · Nov 30, 2025
President Nawrocki cancels meeting with Orbán after Hungarian PM's visit to Moscow Polish President Karol Nawrocki cancelled on Sunday a meeting with Viktor Orbán due to the Hungarian Prime Minister's visit to Moscow to discuss energy ties with Russia. Euronews · Nov 30, 2025
U.S. and Ukraine "made additional progress" on Trump's peace plan, Rubio says Witkoff and Kushner want an agreement they can present to Putin. Axios · Nov 30, 2025
Ukrainian Naval Drones Cripple Two Russian Oil Tankers In Black Sea, Disrupt Moscow's Shadow‑Fleet Operations Two sanctioned oil tankers were reportedly struck by Ukrainian naval drones in the Black Sea while they were en route to a Russian port to load crude for foreign markets. Benzinga · Nov 30, 2025
Six dead and dozens wounded in Russian attack on Ukraine Strike on Kyiv cuts power to half of city amid Moscow’s campaign to break civil resistance by attacking energy grid The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2025
Orbán's visit to Putin 'a hostile act' for Europe Viktor Orbán says he has secured guarantees for long-term energy supplies from Russia during his meeting with Vladimir Putin as he bucks the European consensus on the invasion of Ukraine. Euronews · Nov 29, 2025
Trump ‘to hand occupied Ukrainian land to Putin in return for peace deal’ US envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Russia next week for the next stage of peace talks The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025
The Guardian view on Ukraine peace talks: Putin is taking Trump for another ride on the Kremlin carousel Editorial: Russia’s president is only interested in a deal on Moscow’s terms. Equipping Kyiv with the resources to fight on is the quickest route to a just settlement The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2025
Hungary's Orban defies EU by promising to go on buying Russian oil Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban defied Brussels on Friday by promising Russia's President Vladimir Putin he would keep buying Russian oil, despite the EU's push to isolate Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine. Radio France Internationale · Nov 28, 2025
Hungary's Orbán seeks more Russian oil and gas in meeting with Putin The Hungarian prime minister met the Russian president in Moscow to secure more oil and gas supplies, despite EU efforts to cut Russian energy imports by 2027. Euronews · Nov 28, 2025
Moscow antique salon showcases rare artworks Moscow’s antique salon has opened with an eastern-inspired theme, featuring hundreds of exhibitors and a wide range of artworks from different eras and genres. Euronews · Nov 28, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025 Hungary's Viktor Orbán to meet Russia's Vladimir Putin in Moscow for energy talks Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is visiting Moscow for energy talks with Vladimir Putin
The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy will not give up land in exchange for peace, president’s chief of staff says Andriy Yermak’s comments come as Putin says Russia will fight on unless Kyiv withdraws from territory. What we know on day 1,374
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025 Putin refuses to budge on demand for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in Moscow Russian president says peace plan proposed by US could form the ‘basis’ of an agreement to end conflict but will not give up maximalist demands
The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2025 Putin insists Ukraine has to surrender territory for any deal to be possible Russian president says latest draft peace plan ‘can be basis for future agreements’ if Kyiv gives up unspecified areas
Euronews · Nov 27, 2025 Putin demands Kyiv withdraw from eastern Ukraine and ‘promises’ not to attack Europe The Russian president reiterated his maximalist demands over occupied areas of Ukraine, and insisted Moscow has no plans of slowing down its full-scale invasion or even negotiating with Kyiv.
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025 Putin claims Trump’s Ukraine deal is a ‘starting point’ ahead of talks Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated that US proposals to end the war in Ukraine offer a starting point for serious discussions. Putin demanded that Ukrainian forces withdraw from territories they occupy, including Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhia regions, or face military action. He also reiterated Russia's demand that Ukraine…
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025 Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged U.S. proposals to end the war in Ukraine as a starting point for talks
The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025 Can Europe prevent an unjust ‘peace’ in Ukraine – and what is at stake if it fails? Seizing Moscow’s money to bail out Kyiv may be all that stands between a fair outcome and a ‘deal’ that brings war in the rest of Europe a step closer
Euronews · Nov 26, 2025 Trump backs Witkoff after leaked call appears to show envoy advised Putin aide on Ukraine peace plan The US president reacted to the leaked transcript aboard Air Force One on Tuesday, stating that Witkoff "got to sell" the deal to both Russia and Ukraine, adding, "That's what a dealmaker does."
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025 Kremlin confirms US envoy's visit as Russia-Ukraine peace talks gain momentum A senior Kremlin official confirms that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow next week
Euronews · Nov 26, 2025 Ukraine talks: 'Europe must keep pressure on Russia', von der Leyen says The EU Commission president called on Europeans to step up pressure on Moscow and warned that despite its stated intention to engage in peace talks, "Russia's mindset has not changed".