Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,120 These are the key developments on day 1,120 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2025
How power imbalance, misread signs and strategic blunders clouded Hamas’ judgment over Gaza ceasefire In late February 2025, senior Hamas leader and ex-chairman of its politburo, Mousa Abu Marzouk, said he would not have supported Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel had he known how destructive Israel’s response would have been. The Conversation · Mar 19, 2025
Trump Vows Peace But Faces Hard Realities As War Rages Donald Trump began his second term vowing to be a peacemaker. Speaking as he was sworn in on January 20, Trump said: "My proudest legacy will be that of a peacemaker and unifier." International Business Times · Mar 19, 2025
Putin’s drone attacks make mockery of Trump peace deal for Ukraine In ‘fantastic’ phone call with Zelensky, Trump confirms a partial ceasefire on energy is part of plan to bring ‘real end to the war’ – despite Putin breaking agreement to stop targeting energy grid in mass drone strike hours after promising not to The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025
Trump Owns the Middle East Wars Now The president is quickly wiping out his own accomplishments. Reason · Mar 19, 2025
'He's F---ing Fired!': Engineer Sacked After Blunder Grounded Donald Trump's Jet During Campaign Trump fired a mechanic due to a mistake he made on the Trump Force One during the 2024 elections, claims a new book by Axios journalist Alex Isenstadt. International Business Times UK · Mar 19, 2025
Israel’s Netanyahu warns deadly Gaza strikes ‘only the beginning’ Israeli leader says future ceasefire negotiations will ‘only take place under fire’. Al Jazeera · Mar 19, 2025
Israel Warns Airstrikes That Killed Over 400 & Injured 600 In Gaza Are ‘Only The Beginning’ Any further ceasefire negotiations would take place “under fire”, the Israeli PM said. Pedestrian.tv · Mar 18, 2025
Trump and Putin agree 30-day ceasefire against energy infrastructure in Ukraine US president Donald Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin have agreed on an immediate 30-day ceasefire on all energy infrastructure in Ukraine,… The National (Scotland) · Mar 18, 2025
Russia agrees to 30-day pause in attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure The White House and the Kremlin both published written statements on the conditions of the ceasefire following a lengthy phone call between Trump and Putin. Euronews · Mar 18, 2025
In bombing Gaza, Netanyahu has chosen domestic politics over hostages ANALYSIS: Israel’s overnight bombardment of Gaza has killed more than 400 people, shattering hopes of long-term peace and the return of Israel’s hostages, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025
Why has Israel launched strikes across Gaza – and what happens now over the ceasefire? ‘This offensive will continue as long as necessary, and will expand beyond air strikes,’ the military says The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025
Israel Vows To Fight On In Gaza After Deadliest Strikes Since Truce Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of deciding to "resume war" after an impasse in truce negotiations, and warned that the return to fighting could be a "death sentence" for hostages still alive in Gaza. Latin Times · Mar 18, 2025
Netanyahu warns Israel’s renewed Gaza offensive ‘is only the beginning’ Israeli PM says attacks will continue until Hamas is destroyed and hostages freed, as airstrikes kill hundreds The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2025
Euronews · Mar 18, 2025 Trump says much remains to be agreed on Ukraine ceasefire with Putin The US president is set to speak to his Russian counterpart on Tuesday about a much-anticipated ceasefire proposal.
International Business Times · Mar 18, 2025 Israel Pounds Hamas In Gaza In Strikes That Rescuers Say Killed 121 Israel on Tuesday unleashed its most intense campaign on the Gaza Strip since a January ceasefire, with rescuers reporting more than 121 people killed, prompting Hamas to accuse Benjamin Netanyahu's government of torpedoing the truce.
Al Jazeera · Mar 17, 2025 Putin and Trump to talk with proposed Russia-Ukraine truce in balance US President Donald Trump is trying to win Russian President Vladimir Putin’s support for a 30-day ceasefire.
International Business Times · Mar 17, 2025 Putin, Trump To Discuss Ukraine Tuesday Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump will speak by phone on Tuesday, as one US official expressed hope the two could agree a Ukraine ceasefire within "weeks".
Latin Times · Mar 17, 2025 Trump Reveals Scope Of Ukrainian Concessions Ahead Of Putin Talk: 'We'll Be Talking Land, Power Plants' Donald Trump anticipated the topics that will be discussed in his upcoming conversation with Vladimir Putin
Euronews · Mar 17, 2025 Ceasefire talks with Putin will involve 'land and power plants', Trump says The US president said that he would talk to his Russian counterpart on Tuesday, after negotiators have pushed for Russia to back a US-Ukraine ceasefire proposal.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2025 Trump says he and Putin will discuss land and power plants in Ukraine ceasefire talks Trump says negotiators have already discussed ‘dividing up certain assets’ and that he will talk to Putin on Tuesday
The Guardian - US · Mar 17, 2025 Trump administration briefing: US president to speak to Putin this week; Democrats train fire on Musk Russian president ‘accepts the philosophy’ of US’s Ukraine ceasefire terms, says US envoy; Musk’s popularity falls – key US politics stories from Sunday at a glance
The Guardian - AU · Mar 17, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy replaces head of general staff of the armed forces Defence minister says Ukraine ‘systematically transforming’ its military; Macron says allied security force does not need Russia’s blessing. What we know on day 1,118
Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025 Trump says Ukraine-Russia peace talks are looking at 'dividing up assets' and he'll speak with Putin tomorrow ‘I’ll be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday. A lot of work’s been done over the weekend,’ Trump told reporters
The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025 Trump to speak to Putin as Ukraine peacekeeping plans progress Military chiefs will meet in London later in the week to discuss plans for a Western peacekeeping operation in Ukraine.