Russia and Ukraine agree to ‘eliminate the use of force’ in Black Sea Kremlin stipulates maritime ceasefire will start only if it gets sanctions relief on agricultural exports The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2025
Chinese lithium must not become ‘the new Russian gas’, says EU industry chief The EU has drawn up a priority list of 47 projects for the mining and processing of critical raw materials, which local authorities will be required to fast-track through the permitting process in as little as 15 months or less. Euronews · Mar 25, 2025
Downing Street ‘hopeful’ after Russia and Ukraine agree to Black Sea truce It is unclear whether the UK would follow any easing of sanctions against Russia signalled by the US. Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025
On US Visit, Estonia Warns Of Putin 'Upper Hand' Through Talks Estonia's top diplomat said that Russia has gained an upper hand after President Donald Trump initiated talks to end the Ukraine war and suggested the United States consider a time limit if no progress. International Business Times · Mar 25, 2025
US hints Russia sanctions could ease after Moscow and Kyiv agree Black Sea pause Both nations have committed to ensuring safe navigation and eliminating the use of force in the sea. The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025
How Ukraine is beating Russia in the Black Sea – and pushed Putin towards a ceasefire SPECIAL DISPATCH: The early defiance of Ukrainian forces in Snake Island set the scene for their dominance over the Black Sea, leaving little doubt why Putin was so keen for a ceasefire there, World affairs editor Sam Kiley writes from Odesa The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025
Russia and Ukraine agree to halt Black Sea attacks, US says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hails the agreement as ‘the right steps’ as Russian foreign minister says Moscow needs ‘guarantees’. Al Jazeera · Mar 25, 2025
Ukraine and Russia agree to Black Sea ceasefire, US says The development, which was announced by the White House on Tuesday, came after three days of talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Euronews · Mar 25, 2025
Russia and Ukraine agree to ceasefire in Black Sea Washington will help restore Russia's access to the world market for agricultural and fertiliser exports Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025
Crude Prices Turn Lower After Russia Agrees to Stop Striking Ukrainian Energy Assets May WTI crude oil (CLK25 ) today is down -0.10 (-0.14%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25 ) is up +0.0023 (+0.10%).Crude oil prices today fell from a 3-week high and turned lower after Russia said it agreed to a ban on striking Ukrainian energy assets. Crude prices were also undercut... Barchart · Mar 25, 2025
Several people injured after Russia strikes Ukraine with barrage of 140 drones Cross-border strikes continued overnight into Tuesday with multiple casualties reported in seven regions of the country. Euronews · Mar 25, 2025
How US foreign aid cuts are threatening independent media in former Soviet states Before Donald Trump’s administration suspended – and subsequently resumed – American military aid to Ukraine, it had announced its intention to cut 90% of United States Agency for International Development (USAid) foreign aid contracts. These funding cuts will endanger life around the world, including in Ukraine. The Conversation · Mar 25, 2025
European Commodities: Tariffs Move Grain Markets, While Sugar Futures Slump China's tariffs on Canadian rapeseed imports sent the contract soaring, as hopes for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire propped up Dutch gas. Barchart · Mar 25, 2025
Trump’s desire to ‘un-unite’ Russia and China is unlikely to work – in fact, it could well backfire Is the U.S. angling for a repeat of the Sino-Russian split? The Conversation · Mar 25, 2025
Latin Times · Mar 25, 2025 Zelensky Says Almost 90 Wounded In Sumy, Including 17 Children Ukrainian officials earlier said the strike hit residential buildings and educational facilities in the north-eastern city that lies close to the Russian border.
The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025 US-Russia negotiations on Ukraine likely to continue but nothing yet planned, Kremlin says The Kremlin says that further discussions between U.S. and Russian negotiators on a potential ceasefire in Ukraine are expected but that no concrete plans have been made
The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025 Up and over to down under: Qantas plan Sydney to London non-stop via the North Pole Exclusive: CEO Vanessa Hudson tells The Independent: ‘We won’t need to fly over Russia’
International Business Times · Mar 25, 2025 US, Ukraine Officials In New Saudi Talks, No Breakthrough With Russia Washington and Kyiv held brief talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, a day after hours of US-Russia negotiations on halting the fighting in Ukraine ended without any breakthroughs announced.
Euronews · Mar 25, 2025 Oil prices jump in response to Trump’s Venezuela tariff threats Crude oil prices jumped following US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would impose 25% tariffs on Venezuela’s oil buyers. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures at NYNEX rose 11% and the Brent futures at ICE were up 6.7% since their lows on 5 March.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2025 Russia says it has conditions that must be met before Black Sea ceasefire begins – as it happened White House says both sides agree to ‘ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military purposes’
Al Jazeera · Mar 25, 2025 Could US forces in Europe face a refusal of supply and support? US threats to abandon Ukraine and European allies leads to one outburst of anger. Experts say they could lead to more.
Euronews · Mar 25, 2025 US holds talks with Russia as ceasefire negotiations continue Moscow and Kyiv have struggled to reach even a limited 30-day ceasefire with both sides continuing to attack each other with drones and missiles.
Al Jazeera · Mar 25, 2025 Russian journalists among six reported killed in Ukrainian rocket attack A 14-year-old was also killed in the attack that killed staff from Russia’s Izvestia newspaper and Zvezda TV channel.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Strike into Belgorod ‘destroys four Russian helicopters’ Russian missile attack injures 88 in Sumy, officials report; Saudi Arabia ceasefire talks to continue with nothing yet agreed. What we know on day 1,126
Al Jazeera · Mar 25, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,125 These are the key developments on day 1,125 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.