Trump envoy meets Putin hours after Moscow killing of Russian general Russian official calls talks with Steve Witkoff ‘quite useful’ as investigation launched into suspected Ukrainian bombing The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2025
Did Zelensky's South Africa visit signal a diplomatic pivot by Pretoria? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky travelled to Pretoria on Thursday for a meeting with his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa. While the visit was cut short when a Russian strike on Kyiv killed 12 people, prompting Zelensky to return to Ukraine, the meeting saw a notable shift in Pretoria's stance on… Radio France Internationale · Apr 25, 2025
Ukraine says Russia kills 3 in another drone attack after Trump rebukes Putin Officials say a Russian drone has struck an apartment building in a southeastern Ukraine city, killing three people and injuring 10 others The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025
First Thing: Pete Hegseth reportedly had unsecured office internet line to connect to Signal The revelation is the latest in a string of security breaches involving the defense secretary. Plus, Elon Musk’s xAI accused of pollution over Memphis supercomputer The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2025
'Crimea will stay with Russia,' says Trump blaming Ukraine's Nato ambitions for starting Putin's war The US president’s envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow on Friday where he is expected to meet the Russian leader Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025
Putin defence general killed in car bomb explosion in Moscow as Trump envoy meets Russian President General Yaroslav Moskalik was reportedly walking past the parked car when it detonated Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025
Ex-Tory MP who joined the Ukrainian army vows troops will continue fighting on their own ‘if necessary’ Jack Lopresti said morale in the Ukrainian army is as high as ever and they will continue to fight even if US support wavers The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025
Boris Johnson warns Ukraine ‘gets nothing’ from Trump’s peace proposals The former UK prime minister, who built the international coalition backing Ukraine, has demolished the US president’s peace proposals The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025
Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov claims US and Moscow moving in 'right direction' to end Ukraine war US and Russia have been discussing a deal that would force Ukraine to hand over occupied land and give up its Nato ambitions Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025
Trump snaps at journalist when quizzed about Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine Donald Trump snapped at a journalist when asked why he was not putting more pressure on Vladimir Putin following Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine. The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025
‘All options remain on the table’ for Ukraine support, minister says Environment Secretary Steve Reed called for a ‘strong alliance of countries’ to help guarantee any peace deal will hold. Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025
Putin and Witkoff meet in Kremlin after car bomb kills Russian general near Moscow – as it happened US envoy and Russian leader hold planned meeting following the death of Lt Gen Yaroslav Moskalik in Balashikha The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2025
Russia’s top diplomat Sergei Lavrov accuses Europe of ‘reviving Nazi views’ over Ukraine Russia’s top diplomat Sergei Lavrov has accused Europe of “reviving Nazi views” over Ukraine. The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025
The important role Crimea plays in Russia’s Ukraine campaign IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025
International Business Times · Apr 25, 2025 'White Flag': Pope Leaves Bitter Legacy In Ukraine As Catholics around the world mourn Pope Francis, many Ukrainians will remember him bitterly for failing to clearly blame Russia for its invasion and calling for Ukraine to raise the "white flag".
The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2025 From ammunition to ballistic missiles: how North Korea arms Russia in the Ukraine war Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s claims about deadly Kyiv strike highlight Kremlin’s reliance on Kim regime’s soldiers, ammunition and missiles
Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025 OPINION - Vladimir Putin wants to declare victory in Ukraine by May 9th — but even Trump's 'peace' plan leaves him with problems Donald Trump says his seven-point peace plan is his last throw on Ukraine – saying to Moscow and Ukraine, take it, or I leave it. “It’s time for them to either say yes, or the United States to walk away from the process,” said JD Vance in his characteristic faux-naïve…
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky defies Trump on Crimea after Putin army general killed in car bomb US president says peninsula ‘will stay with Russia’, claiming peace deal close
Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,156 These are the key events on day 1,156 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
The Guardian - US · Apr 25, 2025 Trump news at a glance: president berates Putin; judge blocks changes to voting rights US renews push to end Ukraine war, reportedly on terms favourable to Russia – key US politics stories from 24 April
Euronews · Apr 25, 2025 Trump says Russia made 'big concession' by not seizing all of Ukraine Trump says he believes both Russia and Ukraine want peace, adding that he has his own deadline for ending the war, but warning that Washington’s attitude could drastically change if an agreement fails to materialise by then.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy links missile used in Kyiv attack to North Korea At least 12 dead after strikes; Donald Trump calls on Putin to ‘stop’; Zelenskyy holds firm on Crimea. What we know on day 1,157
The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2025 Morning Mail: Candidates in uniform, election battle of the burbs, Trump’s plea to Putin Veterans running for office asked not to use pictures of themselves in military dress; US president in rare rebuke to Putin
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025 If the EU coalition is truly willing, Ukraine has a chance of defying the odds THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron, ad hoc leaders of this ad hoc alliance, must inspire their allies as Volodymyr Zelensky has. Ukraine’s success – and survival – depends on it
The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2025 Donald Trump says Russia has made ‘big concession’ by not taking over all of Ukraine Donald Trump said Russia has already made a “pretty big concession” to end the war in Ukraine by stopping short of taking control of the whole…