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As Putin indulges in his Victory Day parade, this is his endgame in Ukraine

SPECIAL REPORT: World affairs editor Sam Kiley has been covering Ukraine since the Russian invasion of 2014. Here he looks at the current state of the conflict, the likelihood of a lasting ceasefire and what Russian leader Vladimir Putin is planning next

The Independent UK

Chinese President To Visit Russia On May 7-10: Kremlin

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russia on May 7-10 and join his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at commemorations of the Allied victory against Nazi Germany, the Kremlin said on Sunday.

International Business Times

China’s Xi to pay official visit to Russia on 7 May ahead of Victory Day Parade

Xi was already among the leaders set to attend the Victory Day Parade in Moscow on 9 May

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Ukraine war briefing: Maritime drone shoots down Russian fighter jet for first time, says Kyiv

Ukrainian military intelligence claims Su-30 destroyed over waters near Russian port city of Novorossiisk, drawing no comment from Moscow. What we know on day 1,166

The Guardian - AU

Simon Birmingham calls out ‘broken’ Liberal party model as Sussan Ley says Coalition reflecting on results ‘with humility’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

World leaders congratulate 'Albo' on Labor's victory

World leaders have sent Prime Minister Anthony Albanese messages of congratulations after Labor's re-election.

AAP

White House's AI image of Trump as pope sparks outrage among Catholics

Just days before the papal conclave is set to take place, the official White House account on X posted the AI-generated image of Donald Trump in papal attire.

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Zelenskyy says won’t play Putin’s ‘games’ with short truce

Ukrainian president says he and Trump agree that a 30-day ceasefire is the correct first step towards ending the war.

Al Jazeera

Zelensky Says Won't Play Putin's 'Games' With Short Truce

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed a three-day truce ordered by Russian leader Vladimir Putin as theatrics but said Kyiv was ready for a full ceasefire.

International Business Times

Zelenskyy rejects Russia's 3-day ceasefire proposal, pushing for 1-month truce instead

The Ukrainian president insisted on a month-long truce, in accordance with a proposal tabled by the US.

Euronews

‘I know I might not come back’: the young Ukrainians enlisting early to fight Russia

Kyiv has brought in new incentives for those under 25 in an effort to repopulate the frontline as the war grinds on

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war briefing: Russia attacks Kharkiv with drone barrage, injuring 46

Nighttime strikes in four districts prompt fresh appeal from Volodymyr Zelenskyy to boost air defences. What we know on day 1,165

The Guardian - AU

US steps back from peace talks, saying it won’t mediate between Russia and Ukraine

US state department warns envoys will stop flying around the world ‘at the drop of a hat’

The Independent UK

When presidents try to make peace: What Trump could learn from Teddy Roosevelt, Carter, Clinton and his own first term

Throughout his 2024 campaign for the presidency, Donald Trump made diplomatic resolution of the Ukraine-Russia war a major priority, suggesting that he could bring peace within “24 hours.” Even before Trump resumed office in January 2025, as president-elect he named envoys and held preliminary discussions with a variety of leaders.

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The Independent UK

Donald Trump wants Kyiv to swap peace for land. Ukrainians say that’s too painful to contemplate

The state of public opinion helps explain why Zelenskiy has resisted Trump's pressure to cede territory

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin and Trump ‘exchange WW2 anniversary greetings’ as Moscow marks Victory Day

Moscow event is taking place under tight security amid fears Ukraine could carry out drone strikes

Euronews

Zelenskyy: Minerals deal with the US a 'truly equal agreement'

Kyiv residents reacted to the agreement with mixed emotions, with some hoping that it would prove beneficial to Ukraine, while others viewed it as a form of imperialism, where Washington was capitalising on Ukraine’s dire need for continued US support.

The Independent UK

The minerals deal is advantageous for Ukraine – but also for the United States

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The ‘Art of the Deal’ may have been Donald Trump’s abiding contribution to literature but it is Volodymyr Zelensky, it now seems, who used his personal diplomacy with the US president during the funeral for Pope Francis to excellent effect

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The Independent UK

Zelensky breaks silence on Ukraine US minerals deal

Volodymyr Zelensky has hailed the Ukraine and US minerals deal as a “truly equal partnership” which will create “substantial investment” in his country.

International Business Times

Zelensky Says Minerals Deal With US 'Truly Equal'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that a minerals deal signed with the United States offered "equal" benefits for both sides, despite falling short of the explicit security guarantees Kyiv had asked for.

The Guardian - UK

Trump administration readies first sale of military equipment to Ukraine

State department certifies licence for ‘$50m or more’ in defence hardware and services after minerals deal signed

The Conversation

Trump’s Ukraine mineral deal finally lands as US economy shivers

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The Guardian - UK

Which states would Donald Trump surrender for peace in his time?

Brief letters: Trump and Crimea | IQ tests | Scottish midges | Dark digestives | Champagne socialism

International Business Times

US-Ukraine Minerals Deal: What We Know

Washington and Kyiv have signed a new minerals deal that will see the United States invest in Ukraine's rare earth and other deposits as it seeks to reduce military aid to the war-torn country.

Evening Standard

Downing Street welcomes US Ukraine economic deal

The two countries signed off on an agreement on Wednesday that is expected to give the US access to Ukraine’s mineral resources.

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