‘Pressure is needed’: Trump’s offer to Putin met with massive drone attack – is it time for Zelenskyy’s plan? What happened to Trump's promise of ending it all in 24 hours? We Got This Covered · May 19, 2025
JD Vance Says Putin 'Doesn't Quite Know How To Get Out Of The War': 'Doesn't Have a Strategy Himself' Vice President JD Vance said he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin "doesn't quite know how to get out of the war" with Ukraine as Trump is set to again push for a ceasefire Latin Times · May 19, 2025
Chechnya’s Kadyrov wanted to resign. Or did he? The Russian president is said to have denied Kadyrov’s request. Al Jazeera · May 19, 2025
15 EU countries call for 'renewed' ties with Russia's closest allies to secure ceasefire In a joint letter led by Austria, 15 member states pitch a "renewed, targeted and joint global diplomatic outreach effort" to strengthen leverage on Russia. Euronews · May 19, 2025
Right-wing populists hopeful after first round of Polish presidential election Centrist and right-wing nationalist hopefuls contesting Poland’s presidential election runoff began a final fight for votes on Monday as the contest proved much narrower than opinion polls had predicted. The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
Russia outlaws Amnesty International in latest crackdown on opposition Russia accused the charity of supporting ‘Russophobic projects’ and ‘Ukrainian neo-Nazis’ The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
Trump To Call Putin In Push For Ukraine Ceasefire Donald Trump will speak by phone Monday with Russia's Vladimir Putin as part of the US leader's effort to end the grinding war set off by Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. International Business Times · May 19, 2025
Trump-Putin call: Could it lead to a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire? The US president says only Putin and he can stitch together a truce. Their call on Monday will test that theory. Al Jazeera · May 19, 2025
What to expect from the Putin-Trump phone call to end Ukraine war ‘bloodbath’ The phone call between the US and Russian leaders closely follows Moscow launching its largest drone strike against Ukraine and warnings of a ballistic missile test The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
At least 50 Venezuelans sent to El Salvador prison entered US legally, report finds – as it happened Libertarian thinktank says ‘dozens of legal immigrants were stripped of their status and imprisoned in El Salvador’ The Guardian - US · May 19, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,180 These are the key events on day 1,180 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · May 19, 2025
Trump To Hold Call With Putin In Push For Ukraine Ceasefire US President Donald Trump will hold a phone call with Russia's Vladimir Putin on Monday as part of his long-running effort to end the war set off by Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. International Business Times · May 19, 2025
Trump news at a glance: president faces intensifying criticism over Qatar plane gift Top Democrat condemns ‘flying grift’ as senior Republicans join chorus of disapproval – key US politics stories from Sunday 18 May at a glance The Guardian - US · May 19, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: More Russian drones than ever attack before Trump-Putin call Kyiv suspects Russia also preparing ballistic missile launch; European leaders press case with Donald Trump before call to Russian ruler. What we know on day 1,181 The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2025
Evening Standard · May 18, 2025 Donald Trump to speak to Vladimir Putin today in bid to stop Ukraine 'bloodbath' US President will then speak to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and ‘various members of Nato’ as search for ceasefire continues
Euronews · May 18, 2025 Russia deploys 273 drones in biggest attack on Ukraine yet Russia launched 273 drones at Ukraine overnight into Sunday, marking the largest such attack yet since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion.
Radio France Internationale · May 18, 2025 Zelensky briefs US's Vance in Rome ahead of Trump-Putin telephone call Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the upcoming telephone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during a brief meeting with US Vice President JD Vance in Rome on Sunday, a senior Ukrainian official told French news service AFP.
The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025 Zelenskyy meets US vice-president ahead of call with Trump to discuss ending war Encounter between Ukrainian president and JD Vance comes after Russia launches largest attack since start of war
Al Jazeera · May 18, 2025 EU, UK leaders speak with Trump before his Putin call as Ukraine hit Leaders discuss an unconditional ceasefire and more sanctions on Russia as Ukraine laments ‘record’ drone barrage.
The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025 Donald Trump is losing patience with Russia, says Finnish leader Alexander Stubb says Russian intransigence could pave way for ‘bone-crushing’ sanctions package
International Business Times · May 18, 2025 Ukraine Says Russia Launched 'Record' Drone Barrage Ukraine on Sunday said that Russia had launched a record number of drones at the country overnight, targeting various regions, including that of the capital Kyiv, where a woman was killed.
The Guardian - US · May 18, 2025 What the last Trump presidency can teach us about fighting back History shows that if western governments mount a defense, the human rights movement will survive this rough patch
The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025 ‘We will pay a huge price’: Ukraine fears war could drag on for years Kyiv officials believe Moscow is not interested in peace despite talks in Istanbul and Trump’s intervention
The Independent UK · May 18, 2025 Russia launches one of biggest drone attacks on Ukraine since start of war, killing at least 1 Russia overnight into Sunday launched one of its most intense drone attacks on Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion in 2022
The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025 Will we ever see despots like Putin in court? It’s unlikely – and that’s the west’s fault too The US, UK and others routinely flout international law. That’s why there’s scant hope for a new tribunal on crimes against Ukraine, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall