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 The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025
Iran’s nuclear programme in focus in China, Russia and US China announces meeting with Russia and Iran amid UNSC talks over nuclear programme as Trump letter heads to Tehran. Al Jazeera · 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… Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025
The US has lifted its intelligence sharing pause with Ukraine. But the damage may already be done There has been a great deal of speculation about whether Elon Musk might deny Ukraine access to his satellite network system, Starlink – and what might happen if he did. 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… The Conversation · Mar 12, 2025
Art of a deal: how UK and France led dogged effort to repair US-Ukraine ties – for now Over 11 days of breakneck diplomacy, Kyiv was convinced of need to pacify Trump, but reconciliation may be all too brief The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025
Prince William to visit British troops on Nato frontline in Estonia The British forces at Tapa are the UK’s largest permanent overseas deployment Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025
Fighting ends in the Russo-Finnish war – archive, 1940 After three months of fighting, the winter war concludes with Finland ceding territory to Russia but managing to remain an autonomous country The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025
Ukraine accepts 30-day ceasefire in US talks: What it means for Russia war The US has resumed military aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine under a ceasefire deal awaiting Putin’s approval. Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2025
What is in the Ukraine-US ceasefire deal that Britain and Trump want Russia to agree to? Britain urges Vladimir Putin to get onside with deal after talks in Saudi Arabia Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025
'Ball in Russia's court': Ukraine ready to accept 30-day ceasefire Sir Keir Starmer hailed Ukraine’s backing for American ceasefire proposals as a “remarkable breakthrough” as the Defence Secretary heads to… The National (Scotland) · 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. International Business Times · Mar 12, 2025
Vladimir Putin's 'dilemma' over US-Ukraine ceasefire plan amid 'trap' fears but Russians wanting end to war Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky agreed the ceasefire plan despite their bust-up in the Oval Office Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025
France hails 'progress' of Ukraine ceasefire deal, says onus is now on Russia French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the "progress" made in peace talks in Saudi Arabia between Ukraine and the United States and said it was now up to Russia to ensure the proposed 30-day ceasefire is signed. Radio France Internationale · Mar 12, 2025
The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025 Zelensky makes three key demands as Ukraine accepts 30-day ceasefire Volodymyr Zelensky has outlined three key demands after Ukraine agreed the US’s proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia.
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
The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025 Trump discusses next steps for Putin after Ukraine accepts 30 day ceasefire Donald Trump has said he will talk to Vladimir Putin “this week” and he is “hopeful” the Russian leader will agree to a 30 day ceasefire with Ukraine.
The Fashion Central · Mar 12, 2025 Sir Keir Starmer Celebrates Shock 30-Day Ceasefire Deal in Ukraine Sir Keir Starmer hailed Ukraine’s backing for American ceasefire proposals as a “remarkable breakthrough” as the Defence Secretary heads to Paris for talks to
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
AAP · Mar 12, 2025 Russia should take ceasefire deal with Ukraine: Wong Australia has called on Russia to take a proposed ceasefire deal with Ukraine, while standing firm in its decision to consider sending troops for peacekeeping.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2025 US envoy to visit Moscow amid ceasefire talks – as it happened This blog is closed
Dynamite News · Mar 12, 2025 Ukraine ready to accept ceasefire proposal with Russia: US The positive response from Ukraine made US to lift a pause on military aid intelligence sharing with Kyiv. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025 A Trump-Putin pact is emerging – and Europe is its target US betrayal of Ukraine is the rehearsal for a grander bargain with Moscow and an assault on continental solidarity, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025 ‘We swept into Moscow in Gorbachev’s limousine’: Neil Tennant’s love affair with Russia – before the ‘cancer of Putin’ They played Red Square, launched MTV Russia and got driven home from a gay club by the police. But the freedoms witnessed by Pet Shop Boys have been crushed. Singer Neil Tennant relives those heady days – and calls for a revolution