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The U.S. reportedly showed allies a proposal to end the war in Ukraine, which includes easing sanctions on Russia should a lasting ceasefire be achieved

Russia fired a fresh volley of missiles and drones at Ukraine overnight, wounding dozens of people, Kyiv said Friday, as the United States warned it could end efforts to broker a ceasefire if it did not see progress soon.

Sir Keir Starmer discussed Ukraine with the US President in a phone call on Good Friday

After weeks of efforts by the Trump administration to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine have failed to bring an end to the fighting, Rubio said the US administration wants to decide 'in a matter of days whether or not this is doable in the next few weeks.'

In a potential breakthrough, US, European and Ukrainian leaders meeting in Paris have hailed a renewed push to end the war in Ukraine as a constructive step toward peace. France said the talks marked the start of a “positive process” and confirmed a follow-up summit in London next week.

These are the key events on day 1,149 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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The Foreign Secretary travelled to Paris for the first high-level discussions between British, French and White House officials since February.

France on Thursday hailed talks on the Ukraine war between top US and European officials during which US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed a US peace plan.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges allies meeting in French capital to exert pressure on Russia to reach a ceasefire deal.