Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,126 These are the key developments on day 1,126 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Mar 26, 2025
Maritime truce would end a sorry war on the waves for Russia that set back its naval power ambitions Away from the grueling land battles and devastating airstrikes, the Ukraine war has from its outset had a naval element. Soon after the February 2022 invasion, Russia imposed a de facto naval blockade on Ukraine, only to see its fleet stunningly defeated during a contest for control of the Black… The Conversation · Mar 25, 2025
Morning Mail: Coalition won’t back tax cuts, Black Sea truce agreed, a Perth power play Treasurer springs surprise with tax cuts and puts opposition on the defensive; Russia and Ukraine will ‘eliminate the use of force’ in area The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2025
Ukraine ceasefire deal looks like a Russian wishlist tied with a US bow A moratorium on attacks on ships in the Black Sea seems to be contingent on sanctions relief – a key Kremlin demand The Guardian - US · Mar 25, 2025
Crude Prices Falter on Prospects for a Partial Ceasefire in Ukraine May WTI crude oil (CLK25 ) Tuesday closed down -0.11 (-0.16%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25 ) closed up +0.0048 (+0.22%). Crude oil prices Tuesday fell from a 3-week high and posted modest losses after Ukraine agreed to a partial ceasefire, raising expectations that Russian crude supplies would flow freely.... Barchart · Mar 25, 2025
Russia and Ukraine agree to Black Sea ceasefire after days of intense talks, US says Kremlin agrees to deal if the US helps with sanctions relief on agricultural exports The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025
Russia and Ukraine agree to ‘eliminate the use of force’ in Black Sea Kremlin stipulates maritime ceasefire will start only if it gets sanctions relief on agricultural exports The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2025
Downing Street ‘hopeful’ after Russia and Ukraine agree to Black Sea truce It is unclear whether the UK would follow any easing of sanctions against Russia signalled by the US. Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025
On US Visit, Estonia Warns Of Putin 'Upper Hand' Through Talks 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. International Business Times · Mar 25, 2025
How Ukraine is beating Russia in the Black Sea – and pushed Putin towards a ceasefire 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 The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025
Russia and Ukraine agree to halt Black Sea attacks, US says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hails the agreement as ‘the right steps’ as Russian foreign minister says Moscow needs ‘guarantees’. Al Jazeera · Mar 25, 2025
Ukraine and Russia agree to Black Sea ceasefire, US says The development, which was announced by the White House on Tuesday, came after three days of talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Euronews · Mar 25, 2025
Russia and Ukraine agree to ceasefire in Black Sea Washington will help restore Russia's access to the world market for agricultural and fertiliser exports Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025
Several people injured after Russia strikes Ukraine with barrage of 140 drones Cross-border strikes continued overnight into Tuesday with multiple casualties reported in seven regions of the country. Euronews · Mar 25, 2025
Euronews · Mar 25, 2025 How Ukraine and EU rearmament are dividing the Italian government 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
The Conversation · Mar 25, 2025 How US foreign aid cuts are threatening independent media in former Soviet states 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.
Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025 Animal sanctuary opens ‘forever home’ for five lions rescued from Ukraine Cam Whitnall, managing director of The Big Cat Sanctuary, said they are relieved ‘to have these lions safe and settled’ in Kent.
Barchart · Mar 25, 2025 European Commodities: Tariffs Move Grain Markets, While Sugar Futures Slump China's tariffs on Canadian rapeseed imports sent the contract soaring, as hopes for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire propped up Dutch gas.
The Conversation · Mar 25, 2025 Trump’s desire to ‘un-unite’ Russia and China is unlikely to work – in fact, it could well backfire Is the U.S. angling for a repeat of the Sino-Russian split?
The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025 US-Russia negotiations on Ukraine likely to continue but nothing yet planned, Kremlin says The Kremlin says that further discussions between U.S. and Russian negotiators on a potential ceasefire in Ukraine are expected but that no concrete plans have been made
International Business Times · Mar 25, 2025 US, Ukraine Officials In New Saudi Talks, No Breakthrough With Russia Washington and Kyiv held brief talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, a day after hours of US-Russia negotiations on halting the fighting in Ukraine ended without any breakthroughs announced.
The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025 Rescued from war-torn Ukraine, traumatised lions settle into ‘forever home’ in UK One of the lions had never touched grass before being brought to England
The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025 Torture photos or the heavyweight championship: Zelensky reveals gift choice that sparked Oval Office Trump clash Lying on a side table just out of shot was a gift that the Ukraine leader had intended to present to the president before their clash
The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2025 Russia says it has conditions that must be met before Black Sea ceasefire begins – as it happened White House says both sides agree to ‘ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military purposes’
Radio France Internationale · Mar 25, 2025 US-Russia talks on Ukraine 'useful,' will continue: Russian negotiator A Russian negotiator said on Tuesday that Moscow would continue "useful" talks with the United States over the Ukraine conflict and would aim to involve the UN and other countries.