Zelenskyy says Russia ‘trying to buy time to continue war’ – as it happened Ukrainian president posts on social media after Putin refuses to agree to a ceasefire in phone call with Trump The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025
Former FBI director James Comey says claim that his ‘8647’ Instagram post was threatening is ‘crazy’ ‘It’s not my first rodeo’ with Trump, Comey tells Nicolle Wallace The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
Honda pulls back on EV strategy for now and will push hybrid sales Honda says electric vehicle sales were slowing in the U.S., prompting the Japanese automaker to scrap its previous goal of having EVs reach 30% of its global vehicle sales by 2030 The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,181 These are the key events on day 1,181 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · May 20, 2025
Trump news at a glance: thinktank finds legal immigrants stripped of protections and sent to El Salvador prison Report comes as supreme court allows US president to revoke protected status for Venezuelans. Key US politics stories from 19 May 2025 The Guardian - US · May 20, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Europe proceeds with Russia sanctions after Trump-Putin talk Russian president wants ‘memorandum on a possible future peace accord’ with Kyiv; Zelenskyy rejects surrendering land by pulling back troops. What we know on day 1,182 The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2025
India's steel expansion threatens climate goals and global efforts to clean up industry: report India will play a key role in whether steelmaking, one of the world’s most polluting industries, moves away from dirty fuels to cleaner electricity sources The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
Judge bars Trump administration from shutting peace institute that sought to end violent conflicts A federal judge is blocking the Trump administration from moving forward with its dismantling of the U.S. Institute of Peace The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
Trump Claims Pope Leo XIV Is 'Very Interested' in Hosting Ceasefire Negotiations With Russia and Ukraine Donald Trump wrote that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to "immediately start negotiations toward a ceasefire" with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Latin Times · May 19, 2025
Tim Walz says Trump has been ‘more effective’ this term. He doesn’t mean it nicely EXCLUSIVE: The former Democratic nominee for vice president and Minnesota governor talks with Eric Garcia about Trump’s first few months in office, what Democrats need to do to win again, and just how ‘weird’ things have gotten The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
Here is when Republicans hope to start a ‘work requirement’ for Medicaid as they push changes to the service GOP leader Steve Scalise explained why it would take so long to implement this major change to Medicaid The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
Morning Mail: row over right-wing campaigners, inside the ‘womanosphere’, Trump’s call to Putin Advance Australia hits back after anonymous criticism of group’s campaign efforts; US president claims Ukraine-Russia talks will start ‘immediately’ The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2025
Zelensky issues warning to Putin after Russian leader’s two-hour ceasefire call with Trump Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a warning to Vladimir Putin following the Russian leader’s two-hour call with Donald Trump. The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
‘It’s appeasement’: U.S. Ambassador exposes Trump for pushing ‘peace at any price’ which he calls ‘not peace at all’ Finally, someone says it. We Got This Covered · May 19, 2025
Al Jazeera · May 19, 2025 After Putin call, Trump says Russia, Ukraine will start ceasefire talks US president says two sides will ‘immediately’ start talks to reach a truce, as Putin says efforts on ‘right track’.
The Independent UK · May 19, 2025 Trump’s calls with Putin are worth nothing – no matter how much the US president enjoys them ANALYSIS: Donald Trump claims his two-hour phone call with Vladimir Putin went ‘very well’, but it is the Russian president who calls the shots, writes Sam Kiley, The Independent’s world affairs editor
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2025 Trump and Putin hold phone call but Kremlin refuses Ukraine ceasefire Trump describes call as ‘excellent,’ despite Putin’s lack of support for ceasefire that US said was primary objective
The Independent UK · May 19, 2025 Putin addresses Russia Ukraine ceasefire hopes after phone call with Trump Vladimir Putin has said Russia is ready to work towards ending the fighting in Ukraine, following his two-hour phone call with Donald Trump.
Evening Standard · May 19, 2025 Trump says Russia and Ukraine will 'immediately' begin ceasefire talks after two-hour call with Putin But Putin makes no mention of an immediate ceasefire amid growing pressure from the White House
Latin Times · May 19, 2025 "On the Right Track": Putin Agrees to Draft Ceasefire Memo After Trump Call on Ukraine War Trump says Vatican may host negotiations; Ukraine remains silent as Russia signals conditional support for peace deal
The Independent UK · May 19, 2025 Illinois mulls ending a health program for some immigrants living in the US illegally Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has positioned Illinois as a sanctuary state where all immigrants can feel welcome
The Independent UK · May 19, 2025 Trump’s multi-million-dollar birthday parade plans are underway. What to know as the military prepares Dozens of military planes, hundreds of Army vehicles and thousands of soldiers are set to be deployed in Washington, D.C. on June 14
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2025 The Guardian view on Romania’s presidential election upset: a vote for stability and the west Editorial: A stunning comeback victory for the centrist mayor of Bucharest was also good news for Kyiv. But elsewhere in Europe, the far right continues to flourish
The Independent UK · May 19, 2025 Trump says Putin call went ‘very well’ and suggests talks between Russia and Ukraine will start ‘immediately’ American president suggests the talks could be hosted at the Vatican
Euronews · May 19, 2025 Trump says Russia and Ukraine to start ceasefire talks 'immediately' after Putin call Before Trump's social media statement, Putin had released a statement saying a "ceasefire is possible if the right agreements are reached" but didn't explain what those agreements were.