Starmer close to post-Brexit defence deal with EU after concession on fishing rights British firms will be able to access an EU defence fund after negotiators prepared to make concessions on fishing The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin says Putin willing to discuss halting attacks on civilian infrastructure as Ukraine says six people killed in past day – as it happened Dmitry Peskov says Russia ready to consider Zelenskyy’s proposal to halt attacks on infrastructure such as energy facilities as Ukraine says Russian attacks have killed six The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025
Putin pays tribute to Pope Francis: ‘He had a highly positive attitude towards Russia’ Vladimir Putin has paid tribute to Pope Francis following his sudden death at the age of 88. The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025
Putin open to direct 'discussions' with Ukraine as international pressure mounts Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent comments on potential bilateral talks could signal a shift in diplomacy, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy maintains push for a ceasefire. Euronews · Apr 22, 2025
Putin hints at direct talks with Ukraine; Zelenskyy says only after truce Kremlin cites ‘complexities’ after Russian president signals ‘positive’ outlook on bilateral peace talks with Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Apr 22, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin U-turns on Zelensky peace talks with Trump pushing for deal ‘this week’ Russia has resumed its brutal aerial attack on Ukraine after claiming it ‘strictly observed’ Easter ceasefire The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025
'I Wanted It To Work': Ukrainians Disappointed By Easter Truce Many Ukrainians felt let down by a 30-hour Easter truce announced by Russia, even if some welcomed a brief lull in fighting after more than three years of war. International Business Times · Apr 22, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Putin suddenly open to bilateral talks with ‘Kyiv regime’ Russian president has previously spurned direct negotiations unless Ukraine holds elections; Ukrainian delegation headed to London. What we know on day 1,154 The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2025
Russian attacks during Easter ceasefire declared by Putin killed 3 in Ukraine's Kherson region The head of Ukraine's southern Kherson region says that Russian attacks during the 30-hour Easter ceasefire unilaterally declared by President Vladimir Putin over the weekend killed three people in the region The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025
Starmer backs Ukraine ceasefire call as Russia’s ‘Easter truce’ ends Kyiv sends delegation to London as Putin hints at possibility of bilateral talks with Ukraine The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025
Starmer backs call for full ceasefire in Ukraine as Russia’s ‘Easter truce’ ends Ukraine has accused Russia of continuing its attacks despite Vladimir Putin claiming to have ordered a unilateral ceasefire over the weekend. Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025
Fighting resumes following 'Easter truce' as Ukraine reports nearly 3,000 violations by Russia The ‘Easter truce’ declared by Vladimir Putin ended at midnight on Easter Sunday Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025
Three people killed after Russia resumes attacks in Ukraine Attack in Kherson comes as Russia says it will continue ‘special military operation’ despite calls to extend ceasefire The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2025
Pope Francis Dying Hours After Meeting With Vance Mocked by Users: 'Can You Meet Putin Next?' Pope Francis died just hours after a meeting with Vice President J.D. Vance, leading to a mix of tributes and online mockery. Latin Times · Apr 21, 2025
International Business Times · Apr 21, 2025 World Leaders React To The Death Of Pope Francis World leaders remembered Pope Francis as "a beacon of compassion," as the death on Monday of the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics prompted a global outpouring of grief.
Euronews · Apr 21, 2025 Russian attacks on Ukraine during Easter ceasefire killed three, Kherson official says Russia violated the ceasefire more than 2,900 times, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a Telegram statement in the early hours on Monday.
Euronews · Apr 21, 2025 Pope Francis: A life in pictures Some of the defining images of the life of Pope Francis, the first Latin American and first Jesuit to serve as the Roman Catholic Church’s pontiff.
International Business Times · Apr 21, 2025 Russia Resumes Attacks On Ukraine After Easter Truce Russia launched a wave of aerial attacks at Ukraine on Monday in an abrupt end to a fragile 30-hour Easter truce between the two sides.
The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025 Pope Francis: The first Latin American and Jesuit to lead the Roman Catholic Church Former Archbishop of Buenos Aires sought to bring ‘common touch’ and modernising influence to Vatican, speaking passionately on the need to address modern concerns like the climate crisis as a moral imperative
The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025 Pope Francis dies aged 88 after double pneumonia battle Pope Francis spent 12 years at the helm of the Catholic Church
Al Jazeera · Apr 21, 2025 Russia steps up strikes on Ukraine after Easter ceasefire ends Swift return to major hostilities and violations of truce appear to bode ill for efforts to secure long-term ceasefire.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2025 Russia resumes fighting after ‘ceasefire’ Ukraine says Moscow breached nearly 3,000 times – as it happened Russian military confirms ‘Easter truce’ is over and fighting has begun again as Ukrainian says Moscow launched 96 drones and three missiles overnight
The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2025 Air raid alerts in Ukraine after Putin’s Easter ‘ceasefire’ ends Regions in eastern Ukraine were under air raid alerts starting minutes after midnight on Monday, with the alerts gradually extending west
Al Jazeera · Apr 21, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,152 These are the key events on day 1,152 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2025 There is a way to turn Trump’s chaos into an opportunity. Here is what European leaders must do The EU, the world’s biggest single market, can reposition itself and become less reliant on exporting goods to the US and China, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre