Zelenskyy calls Trump’s proposal to freeze war at current frontlines ‘good compromise’ US president’s remark seen as modest win for Ukrainian leader, who acknowledges Russia will not accept proposal The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2025
Critics fear Putin is ‘cynically using’ Melania Trump as she pleads with Russia to return kidnapped Ukrainian children The first lady has been engaging in ‘back channel’ talks over Ukrainian children who’ve been kidnapped by Russian forces The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025
Why Trump and Putin’s latest summit has collapsed – and what it means for peace in Ukraine US President Donald Trump said that a meeting between the two leaders would be a ‘waste of time’ as Moscow digs in on its red lines The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025
As the US flip-flops on the path to peace, Europe’s ‘coalition of the willing’ rallies round Ukraine From unanimity on a reparations loan to the unpredictability of Trump, EU leaders will gather this week with agreement on ending the war still fraught with hurdles The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2025
European defence stocks rally as summit between Trump and Putin stalls European defence stocks rallied as plans for a Trump–Putin summit were taken off the agenda. Analysts expect sustained defence spending, driven by NATO pressure and ongoing Russian threats despite ceasefire efforts. Euronews · Oct 22, 2025
Zelensky: Trump's call to freeze current frontlines in Ukraine is 'good compromise' The Ukrainian president is visiting Sweden on Wednesday to discuss a possible export deal Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025
Putin directs drills of Russian nuclear forces as his summit with Trump is put on hold Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed drills of the country’s strategic nuclear forces that featured practice missile launches The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025
Hundreds of Russian troops stranded and starving in ‘death zone’ on Ukraine’s Dnipro River Russian troops have been forced to drink river water as they lie marooned on the Dnipro delta The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025
Putin's war is "not just about Ukraine," says Estonian ambassador Russia is already waging a surveillance-and-sabotage campaign across Europe. It has NATO's attention. Axios · Oct 22, 2025
Russian strike hits Kharkiv kindergarten, children evacuated amid blaze Russia attacked Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv on Wednesday, hitting a kindergarten with children in attendance. Ukraine’s president said all children have been evacuated, with many “experiencing acute stress reactions”. Euronews · Oct 22, 2025
Russian Strikes Kill Six, Cut Power Across Ukraine A Russian overnight barrage on Ukraine killed six people in and around the capital Kyiv and triggered power cuts across the country, Ukrainian authorities said Wednesday. International Business Times · Oct 22, 2025
Trump’s call to freeze Ukraine conflict at current frontlines is ‘good compromise’, says Zelenskyy – as it happened Ukrainian president’s comments come amid suspension of planned US-Russian summit and fresh attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2025
‘Fighting for nature’: How rewilding efforts are helping Ukrainian soldiers and families heal Amid Russia’s invasion, rewilding efforts have emerged as a ‘much-needed symbol of resilience’ for Ukraine. Euronews · Oct 22, 2025
Russia bombards Ukraine's energy plants after Trump-Putin summit shelved Ten people are rescued from a fire in a high-rise building in the Kyiv as Russia hits Ukraine with wave of strikes Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025 Ukraine hits Russian chemical with British Storm Shadow missiles in ‘massive’ attack The facility, located in Bryansk Oblast, produces gunpowder and explosives
The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2025 Children among six killed in Kyiv after Russian missile and drone attack Strikes, involving over 400 drones and 28 missiles, launched hours after Putin-Trump meeting in Budapest cancelled
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025 A massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital kills at least 2, Ukrainian officials say Ukrainian officials say Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital, killing at least two people
Euronews · Oct 22, 2025 Russia's new energy assault strategy pushes Ukraine into another winter of blackouts Attacks on Ukraine's power grid have grown more effective as Russia launches hundreds of drones, some equipped with cameras that improve targeting, overwhelming air defences.
Euronews · Oct 22, 2025 Trump doesn’t want ‘wasted time’ with Putin as plan for Budapest meeting is called off “I don’t want to have a wasted meeting,” Trump said in comments that followed reports his planned Budapest meeting with Putin has been shelved over Moscow’s refusal of an immediate ceasefire in its war against Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump sanctions Russian oil giants over Putin’s ‘lack of commitment to peace’ US president said he has good conversations with his Moscow counterpart but they ‘just don’t go anywhere’
The Guardian - AU · Oct 22, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Storm Shadow missiles ‘hit gunpowder plant in Russia’ Russians confirm attack on Bryansk region home to explosives factory; Trump-Putin talks shelved, US diplomacy ‘going in circles’. What we know on day 1,337
Axios · Oct 21, 2025 In a shift, White House says no plan for Trump-Putin summit It's an acknowledgment that the gulf between Russia and Ukraine is too wide to reach a deal.
Euronews · Oct 21, 2025 NATO annual nuclear exercise 'Steadfast Noon' winds down in the Netherlands The bulk of the drill was held in the North Sea, far from Russia and Ukraine, and involved military bases in Belgium, Britain, Denmark, the Netherlands.
Barchart · Oct 21, 2025 Crude Oil Gains on News the US Plans to Refill the SPR November WTI crude oil (CLX25 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.30 (+0.52%), and November RBOB gasoline (RBX25 ) closed down -0.0049 (-0.27%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Tuesday settled mixed. Crude found support on Tuesday on US plans to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). Crude also garnered support...
Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2025 Donald Trump’s meeting with Vladimir Putin in Hungary 'cancelled' in blow to peace The United States president will no longer sit down with his Russian counterpart to discuss the war in Ukraine