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Saudi Arabia’s role as Ukraine war mediator advances Gulf nation’s diplomatic rehabilitation − and boosts its chances of a seat at the table should Iran-US talks resume

Saudi Arabia is 2,000 miles from Ukraine and even more politically distant, so at first glance it might seem like it has nothing to do with the ongoing war there. But the Gulf state has emerged as a key intermediary in the most serious ceasefire negotiations since Russia invaded its…

The Conversation

United G7 Warns Russia To Back Ukraine Truce

The Group of Seven powers Friday warned Russia of new sanctions unless it accepts a ceasefire with Ukraine, in a forceful show of unity after President Donald Trump rattled the club of democracies.

International Business Times

Trump claims 'good, productive' talks with Putin amid ceasefire push

Russia is stalling on agreeing to a US-Ukraine backed interim ceasefire, a move Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called "deliberate".

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G7 envoys unite behind Ukraine, warn Russia of further sanctions

Foreign ministers from G7 nations have come together in a show of unity, reaching an agreement on a joint statement that reaffirms support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity while warning Russia to follow Kyiv’s lead in accepting a ceasefire – or risk facing further sanctions.

Radio France Internationale

Russia 'Committed Crimes Against Humanity' In Ukraine: UN Probe

Russia has committed the crimes against humanity of enforced disappearances and torture in its war in Ukraine -- part of a systematic attack on civilians, a United Nations investigation has concluded.

International Business Times

Ukraine’s retreat from Kursk appears to mark end of audacious operation

Some say incursion achieved many goals while others wonder if it cost Ukrainian lives for no tangible gain

The Guardian - UK

Putin praises Trump for ‘doing everything’ to improve US-Russia relations

Putin responds to Trump’s appeal to save ‘surrounded’ Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk though there is no evidence of encirclement

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Crude Prices Supported by Dollar Weakness and Tighter Russia Sanctions

April WTI crude oil (CLJ25 ) today is up +0.50 (+0.75%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ25 ) is up +0.0042 (+0.20%). Crude oil prices today are moderately higher. Today's weaker dollar is supportive of crude prices. Crude prices also rose today after the US tightened sanctions on Russia to make...

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Trump says he asked Putin to spare Ukrainian lives in ‘good and productive’ talks

Trump has also reportedly bowed to Russia’s demand to keep his Ukraine envoy from peace talks

The Independent UK

Putin makes clear Russia will only play ball with Ukraine by his rules

While carefully avoiding an outright rejection of US ceasefire proposals, Moscow is playing for time

The Guardian - UK

What are Putin’s conditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine?

As Zelenskyy accused Putin of preparing to reject the ceasefire, Trump deemed Putin’s words ‘promising but incomplete’.

Al Jazeera

Putin’s reaction to Ukraine ceasefire proposals deepen G7 rifts over US strategy

Russian President Vladimir Putin has cautiously welcomed the United States' ceasefire proposal for Ukraine, but his insistence on addressing key Russian demands before halting hostilities casts doubt on the likelihood of a swift agreement. This as G7 foreign ministers meeting in Canada struggle to unify their stance on Washington’s evolving…

Radio France Internationale

Kremlin Says Putin Sent 'Additional' Signals To Trump On Ceasefire

Russia on Friday said President Vladimir Putin had sent "additional" signals to counterpart Donald Trump about a Washington-proposed ceasefire in Ukraine, adding it was "cautiously optimistic" about the prospect of a deal.

International Business Times

Ex-Reform UK leader in Wales to deny alleged Russian bribery charges

Nathan Gill appeared for a preliminary hearing at the Old Bailey on Friday.

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What are Vladimir Putin's conditions for a ceasefire?

The Russian leader said that Russia “certainly supports” ceasefire plans with Ukraine but “there are issues that we need to discuss”

Evening Standard

Zelensky says Putin dragging out ceasefire talks to go on fighting as Ukraine denies Kursk troops 'surrounded'

Ukraine leader makes statement as Donald Trump described talks with Putin on America’s 30-day Ukraine ceasefire plan as ‘very good and productive’

The Independent UK

Russia and China call for end to Iran sanctions as Trump pushes for nuclear deal

Beijing hosts talks on Iranian nuclear programme as West pushes for new deal

The Guardian - UK

UK hoping to work with China to counteract Trump’s climate-hostile policies

Ed Miliband visits Beijing as part of plan to create global axis working in favour of climate action

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Al Jazeera

Did Putin’s fatigues signal Russia’s resistance to a ceasefire in Ukraine?

The Russian president, who carefully cultivates his image in the media, dressed in camouflage when visiting Kursk.

The Independent UK

US sidelined Trump envoy after Kremlin claimed he was too ‘close to Ukraine’, report says

Ukraine’s ceasefire hangs in the balance after Steve Witkoff met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow

The Independent UK

Zelensky hits out at ‘manipulative’ Putin and claims Russian leader is preparing to reject ceasefire proposal

Volodymyr Zelensky has hit out at “manipulative” Vladimir Putin and claimed the Russian leader is preparing to reject the 30-day ceasefire proposal

The Conversation

Putin mulls over US-Ukrainian ceasefire proposal – but the initial signs aren’t positive

While Donald Trump’s special envoy was en route to Moscow to talk about a possible ceasefire deal with his opposite numbers in the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin enjoyed a meet-up with his old friend Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, and the atmosphere was reportedly congenial.

Al Jazeera

Russia, China call on US to drop Iran sanctions, restart nuclear talks

Deputy foreign ministers of Russia, China and Iran call for multilateral talks on ending ‘unlawful’ US sanctions.

Euronews

Russia strikes Ukraine overnight as Putin questions Ukraine ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Putin was "preparing to reject" a US-Ukraine backed proposal for interim peace.

Al Jazeera

Iran, Russia, China discuss Tehran’s nuclear programme at Beijing meeting

Meeting between top diplomats signals Tehran may be ready for renewed negotiations on its nuclear programme.

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