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Rubio Says a Cease-Fire in Ukraine Could Happen in ‘Days’ if Russia Agrees
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said top diplomats from the Group of 7 allies meeting in Canada should focus on ending the war. And he shrugged off President Trump’s threats to annex Canada.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump administration official says peace talks with Russia were ‘positive’
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff recently met with Russian officials about continued peace negotiations, and he said the meeting was “positive.” “This morning, I met with President Putin,” Witkoff said ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump, Putin to speak this week on Russia-Ukraine war, US envoy says
The U.S. is trying to broker a ceasefire, according to Trump special envoy.ABC News - 1d -
Russia behind arson attack on Ikea store in Lithuanian capital, says prosecutor
People suspected of involvement in 2024 Vilnius attack also accused of links to crimes in Poland. Lithuanian prosecutors have blamed the Russian military intelligence service for being behind an ...The Guardian - 23h -
Russian Forces Depleted and Stalling on Eastern Front, Ukraine Says
The front line inside Ukraine has become more static, Ukrainian soldiers say, even as Russia regains ground in its own Kursk region.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
David Lammy says G7 considering further moves to pressure Russia into agreeing Ukraine ceasefire – UK politics live
‘We have more cards we can play,’ foreign secretary tells MPs as he says G7 foreign ministers found ‘common ground’ when meeting last week. The Reform UK press conference is about to start. There ...The Guardian - 23h -
Trump plans Tuesday talks with Putin on Russia-Ukraine war
US president says ‘a lot of work’ has been done over weekend towards ceasefire dealFinancial Times - 1d -
Rubio says Ukraine partial ceasefire plan 'has promise' ahead of talks
Russia has previously rejected a temporary ceasefire, calling it an attempt to buy time.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Baltic states and Poland propose exit from anti-landmine agreement
Nato members say they need to defend ‘vulnerable eastern flank’ with Russia and BelarusFinancial Times - 7h -
Trump envoys begin Russia outreach after Ukraine breakthrough
Trump administration officials are reaching out to their Russian counterparts as the White House says the ball is in Moscow’s court to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. National security adviser ...The Hill - 5d -
Russian strikes kill at least 25, Ukraine says
Russia has stepped up attacks in recent days as the US paused military and intelligence aid to Kyiv.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
U.S. Negotiators Are en Route to Moscow, Kremlin Says
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia is weighing a 30-day cease-fire proposal from the United States and Ukraine.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump’s Focus on Ukrainian Nuclear Plant Is Partly Linked to Minerals Deal, Officials Say
The U.S. is seeking access to Ukrainian minerals, which require extensive energy to process. The Zaporizhzhia power plant in southern Ukraine, which Russia controls, could help with that, Kyiv says.The New York Times - 1h -
North Korea Says It’s Building a Nuclear-Powered Submarine
The announcement came amid fears that Pyongyang may be receiving crucial military technology from Russia in return for sending troops and weapons for its war against Ukraine.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
US had productive talks with Putin over Ukraine war, Trump says
But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of dragging out ceasefire talks so it can continue the war.BBC News - 3d -
Trump’s approach to Ukraine could be 'very worrying' for Russia’s neighbors, former UK PM Cameron says
Former U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday said he is fearful that U.S. President Donald Trump's approach to Ukraine could set an alarming precedent.CNBC - 5d -
Trump-Putin call on Ukraine-Russia ceasefire under way and ‘going well’, White House says – Europe live
US and Russian presidents speak on phone as Bundestag votes to release a €500bn infrastructure fund to boost German defence. Speaking for the Greens, who are expected to back the CDU/CSU and the ...The Guardian - 11m -
US says Ukraine 'ready to move forward' on truce demand
Ukraine is under US pressure to accept a quick truce to end the war with Russia, with US-Ukrainian talks set to begin in Saudi Arabia.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Zelensky Says Ukraine Showed ‘We Want a Fast Peace’
While Ukraine said it would agree to a 30-day cease-fire proposal, many in the country were skeptical about whether Russia would do the same.The New York Times - 6d -
Putin says he supports ceasefire with Ukraine, but may need to call Trump
Russia sees the ceasefire suggested by the U.S. and Ukraine as little more than a chance for Kyiv's forces to regroup, a senior aide to Vladimir Putin said.NBC News - 5d -
Putin backs idea of Ukraine ceasefire, but says terms must be discussed
Russia's Vladimir Putin said he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but that the terms need to be worked out.CBS News - 4d -
US team headed to Moscow for Ukraine talks as Putin visits Kursk
President Trump says he can 'do things financially' that would be painful for Russia if the war continues.BBC News - 5d -
Spain’s Sánchez calls for cyber and climate to count as defence spending
Prime Minister says ‘our threat is not Russia bringing its troops across the Pyrenees’Financial Times - 4d -
Focus now on Russia - will it be feeling the pressure?
It's time for Russia's intentions towards Ukraine to be tested in public, writes the BBC's Paul Adams.BBC News - 6d -
Ukraine ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
President Zelensky said it was now up to the US to convince Russia to agree to the truce.BBC News - 6d -
Ukraine Must Cede Territory in Any Peace Deal, Rubio Says
The secretary of state, heading to talks with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia, said future talks with Moscow will be needed to determine what Russia is willing to give up to end the war.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
‘No military solution’ to Ukraine war, Rubio says ahead of Saudi meetings
First official meeting of two governments since disastrous Trump-Zelenskyy encounter comes as Russia intensifies attacks. There is “no military solution” to the conflict in Ukraine, US secretary of ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Bolton says ceasefire not in Ukraine's interest, but Zelensky 'had to agree'
Former national security adviser John Bolton said on Wednesday that a ceasefire deal with Russia is not "in Ukraine’s interest," but the war-torn country’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, “had to ...The Hill - 5d -
Putin backs a Ukraine ceasefire in principle, but says details need to be discussed
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia supports a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine that was proposed by the U.S., but has conditions it wants to discuss. CBS News' Holly Williams has the latest.CBS News - 4d -
Russian forces closing in on Ukrainian troops in Kursk, official says
Russian forces have almost completely surrounded Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region, with some Ukrainian units forced to leave their vehicles behind as they pull back, according to a U.S. ...NBC News - 3d -
Trump says he will speak with Russian President Putin on Tuesday
President Trump said he plans to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about ending the war in Ukraine, three years after Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor.CBS News - 1d -
Ukraine Supports 30-Day Cease-Fire as U.S. Says It Will Resume Military Aid
The deal announced on Tuesday delivered new momentum to efforts to halt the fighting, with the ball for any truce now in Russia’s court, said Secretary of State Marco Rubio.The New York Times - 6d -
Putin wants direct White House talks before Ukraine ceasefire, but says he is open to deal in principle
Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for giving "so much attention" to the prospect of a Russia-Ukraine deal.CNBC - 4d -
Inside the frontlines of Russia as the war with Ukraine continues
NBC News' Keir Simmons gets a rare look inside the frontlines in Russia and talks with residents about the impact of the war with Ukraine as President Trump said he is “strongly considering” ...NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Trump’s Embrace of Russia Leaves Europe in Emotional Shock
It remains to be seen how far President Trump’s embrace of Russia and abandonment of traditional allies will go. But “the West” may be gone.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Do Ukrainians believe a ceasefire with Russia will work?
The BBC asks people in Kyiv whether a ceasefire deal could be a step towards ending war with Russia.BBC News - 3d -
3 Bulgarians convicted of spying for Russia across Europe from base in UK
Three Bulgarian nationals have been convicted by a London jury of spying for RussiaABC News - Mar. 7 -
Russia Pushes Back Ukraine’s Offensive With Drones and North Korean Troops
Russia has retaken about two-thirds of the territory Ukraine seized last summer in the Kursk region of Russia, but at a fearful cost in lives.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy replaces head of general staff of the armed forces
Defence minister says Ukraine ‘systematically transforming’ its military; Macron says allied security force does need Russia’s blessing. What we know on day 1,118. The Ukrainian president, ...The Guardian - 1d -
JD Vance’s cousin says vice-president and Trump are ‘useful idiots’ to Putin
Nate Vance reportedly spent three years trying to help Ukraine repel Russian troops and has been alarmed by his cousin’s remarks. US politics live – latest updates After voluntarily fighting ...The Guardian - Mar. 10