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Language of peace: why talk of ‘making deals’ rather than ‘reaching agreements’ is not helpful

Upon returning to the US after his symbolically powerful meeting with Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, at St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, President Donald Trump told reporters: “I think [Zelensky] wants to make a deal.” He also called for the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, to “sit down and sign the…

The Conversation · Apr 28, 2025

'You can count on us,' says Germany's president marking 70 years in NATO

Former West Germany sought protection as its 15th member on 6 May 1955 as concern grew about the Soviet army massed east of the Iron Curtain.

Euronews · Apr 28, 2025

Starmer says ‘I don’t trust Putin’ as Russian leader promises 72-hour ceasefire

Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral three-day ceasefire to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025

Why Putin’s latest ceasefire raises immediate suspicion

ANALYSIS: As Putin makes his grand three-day truce announcement, Ukrainians on the ground are immediately dismissive of claims he is serious – there are good reasons for that, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025

‘A lot of Russians have been killed. We like this’: on the frontline with a Ukrainian artillery unit

Soldiers expect Moscow to launch summer offensive and dismiss US efforts to bring peace as ‘pretty disappointing’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2025

Putin announces 72-hour May ceasefire in Ukraine war

Kyiv responds to Russian announcement by calling for an immediate 30-day halt to fighting ‘not just for a parade’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2025

Downing Street hails ‘undoubtedly good’ meeting between Trump and Zelensky

There are suggestions the Ukrainian leader could be willing to cede control of Crimea.

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025

Kremlin announces Ukraine ceasefire to coincide with World War II 'Victory Day'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the full cessation of hostilities on “humanitarian grounds” for Victory Day, which is marked on 9 May, according to the Kremlin.

Euronews · Apr 28, 2025

US says North Korea’s military deployment for Russia’s war in Ukraine must end

The US has called for an end to North Korea’s military deployment to support Russian president Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine as Kim Jong Un confirmed he sent his troops to fight in Europe.

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025

Russia declares 72-hour unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8

Ukraine responds ‘if Russia truly wants peace, it must cease fire immediately’ for 30 days.

Al Jazeera · Apr 28, 2025