The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Kremlin stipulates maritime ceasefire will start only if it gets sanctions relief on agricultural exports

It is unclear whether the UK would follow any easing of sanctions against Russia signalled by the US.

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.

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

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hails the agreement as ‘the right steps’ as Russian foreign minister says Moscow needs ‘guarantees’.

The development, which was announced by the White House on Tuesday, came after three days of talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Washington will help restore Russia's access to the world market for agricultural and fertiliser exports

Cross-border strikes continued overnight into Tuesday with multiple casualties reported in seven regions of the country.

The coalition’s junior partners, The League and Forza Italia, take opposing positions on the war in Ukraine and the European Commission’s plan to build up Europe's security. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is walking a political tightrope

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.

Cam Whitnall, managing director of The Big Cat Sanctuary, said they are relieved ‘to have these lions safe and settled’ in Kent.