Zelensky's chief of staff resigns amid corruption probe Yermak was the most powerful political figure in Ukraine after Zelensky. Axios · Nov 28, 2025
Republican Lawmakers Are Leaving Office Out Of Fear Of The Party's Base, Report Claims: 'I'd Rather My House Not Get Firebombed' Republican lawmakers are increasingly leaving office out of fear of the party's base, according to a new report Latin Times · Nov 28, 2025
Hungary's Orbán seeks more Russian oil and gas in meeting with Putin The Hungarian prime minister met the Russian president in Moscow to secure more oil and gas supplies, despite EU efforts to cut Russian energy imports by 2027. Euronews · Nov 28, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky hails Trump’s efforts to end war and ‘preliminary results’ in Florida peace talks Discussions to refine the 28-point peace plan were held in Florida on Sunday The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025
Putin refuses to budge on demand for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in Moscow Russian president says peace plan proposed by US could form the ‘basis’ of an agreement to end conflict but will not give up maximalist demands The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025
Ukraine: deal or no deal? This newsletter was first published in The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email. Sign up to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox. The Conversation · Nov 27, 2025
Putin insists Ukraine has to surrender territory for any deal to be possible Russian president says latest draft peace plan ‘can be basis for future agreements’ if Kyiv gives up unspecified areas The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2025
Putin demands Kyiv withdraw from eastern Ukraine and ‘promises’ not to attack Europe The Russian president reiterated his maximalist demands over occupied areas of Ukraine, and insisted Moscow has no plans of slowing down its full-scale invasion or even negotiating with Kyiv. Euronews · Nov 27, 2025
‘Accidentally told the truth for once’: Donald Trump says that it is ‘standard’ for Steve Witkoff to be coaching Russians to ‘appeal’ to him Donald Trump probably shouldn’t have said what he did during a recent press interaction, but now it’s too late. People on the internet are now nearly convinced that Trump accidentally disclosed important secrets about the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The Mary Sue · Nov 27, 2025
Putin claims Trump’s Ukraine deal is a ‘starting point’ ahead of talks Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated that US proposals to end the war in Ukraine offer a starting point for serious discussions. Putin demanded that Ukrainian forces withdraw from territories they occupy, including Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhia regions, or face military action. He also reiterated Russia's demand that Ukraine… The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025
European decision-making on Ukraine 'embarrassing,’ former Foreign Minister Kuleba says Ukraine’s former foreign minister tells Euronews’ 12 Minutes With that Europe needs to "pull itself together" amid the diplomatic push for peace, saying the current 'pace of decision-making' means there "are no good times for Europe ahead." Euronews · Nov 27, 2025
Scoop: Inside the White House meeting that launched the new Ukraine peace talks The previously unreported meeting laid the groundwork for the talks in Geneva last weekend. Axios · Nov 27, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv says Zelensky will never give up territory to Putin Defiant message from Ukraine’s top negotiator follows Putin’s claim that he would not end war unless Kyiv cedes land to Russia The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025
Trump news at a glance: president orders more troops to Washington DC after shooting of national guard members Two national guard members from West Virginia were critically wounded in attack near White House The Guardian - US · Nov 27, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Witkoff peace plan call angers Republicans Several Republicans condemn the White House over its handling of proposed plan they say favours Russia.
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025 The Latest: Prosecutor declines to pursue Georgia election case against Trump A judge has dismissed the Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump and others after the prosecutor who recently took over the case said he would not pursue the charges
The Guardian - US · Nov 26, 2025 ‘Traitor’: US representatives call for Trump envoy Witkoff to be fired after leaked Kremlin call Republicans and Democrats warn Witkoff ‘cannot be trusted’ after reportedly advising officials on peace plan
International Business Times UK · Nov 26, 2025 Leak Shows Trump Aide Coaching Russians On How To Flatter Trump For Peace Deal A leaked transcript reveals that US envoy Steve Witkoff coached Russian officials on how to flatter Donald Trump to get approval for a controversial Ukraine peace plan, raising questions about the legitimacy of the diplomacy.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025 Who leaked Witkoff’s call advising Kremlin on how to get Trump on side? Bloomberg publishes extraordinary transcripts of secret discussions, but their provenance remains unclear
The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025 First Thing: Trump envoy Witkoff reportedly advised Kremlin official on Ukraine peace deal Witkoff also offered tactical guidance on how Putin should raise subject with Trump, audio recording suggests. Plus, the female pilots on Ukraine’s frontline
Euronews · Nov 26, 2025 Trump backs Witkoff after leaked call appears to show envoy advised Putin aide on Ukraine peace plan The US president reacted to the leaked transcript aboard Air Force One on Tuesday, stating that Witkoff "got to sell" the deal to both Russia and Ukraine, adding, "That's what a dealmaker does."
The Guardian - US · Nov 26, 2025 Americans helping Ukrainian war effort call US peace plan a ‘betrayal by Trump’ US volunteers who have poured into Ukraine to help amid war are dismayed by Trump’s continuing pressures on Kyiv
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025 Kremlin confirms US envoy’s visit amid Ukraine peace talk momentum IN FULL
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025 Kremlin confirms US envoy's visit as Russia-Ukraine peace talks gain momentum A senior Kremlin official confirms that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow next week
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025 Trump envoy Witkoff coached Russian official on how to praise US president, leaked call reveals Steve Witkoff is facing calls to be sacked after a transcript of a call discussing the Ukraine peace plan with Vladimir Putin’s senior aide was released