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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 - Mar. 12

Putin visits Kursk as Russia pushes back Ukrainian troops in captured region

Moscow’s soldiers step up offensive just hours after Kyiv backs 30-day, US-brokered armistice

Financial Times - Mar. 12

What does Putin video tell us about the battle for Kursk?

An analysis of verified footage reveals Moscow is taking back territory in Kursk, the area of Russia that Ukraine attacked in 2024.

BBC News - 6d

U.S. envoy reportedly in Moscow to meet with Putin about potential Ukraine ceasefire

Russian media is reporting President Trump's special envoy for Russia and Ukraine, Steve Witkoff, has arrived in Moscow as the U.S. prepares to present Russia with a 30-day ceasefire proposal that ...

CBS News - 6d

Putin Visits Kursk to Cheer Russian Troops Trying to Oust Ukraine

The trip comes as President Trump looks to secure the Russian leader’s support for a 30-day cease-fire.

The New York Times - 6d

Ukraine war briefing: Mandatory evacuations on border with Kursk as Putin mulls ceasefire

Moscow offers heavily qualified support for US-Ukraine proposal as Russia regains more of Kursk region Continue reading...

The Guardian - 6d

Putin Stops Far Short of Agreeing to a Cease-Fire, and Adds Tough Conditions

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said the Russian leader had no desire to end the war, proposing conditions that made a truce unattainable.

The New York Times - 5d

FirstFT: Vladimir Putin pushes maximalist demands in Ukraine talks

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Financial Times - 5d

Trump Turns to an Untested Emissary, Steven Witkoff, to Engage Putin

Steven Witkoff, a real estate developer and friend of the president’s, lacks diplomatic experience, but the new administration might view that as a plus.

The New York Times - 5d

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 - 5d

The Papers: 'Benefit cut for 1m' and 'Putin must not play games'

A mix of stories make up the front of Saturday's papers, with a focus on government spending cuts and the war in Ukraine.

BBC News - 5d

Republican Russophilia: how Trump Putin-ised a party of cold war hawks

The idea of Moscow as a paragon of Christian nationalism has penetrated the party of Reagan – and the lurch in US policy has huge implications for the global order. Never miss global breaking ...

The Guardian - 4d

Trump and Putin expected to speak this week about ceasefire terms, envoy says

Steve Witkoff says US discussions with Russian president ‘positive’ and ‘solution-based’ and leaders likely to speak. Donald Trump ’s envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday that he expected the US ...

The Guardian - 3d

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 - 3d

Trump plans Tuesday talks with Putin on Russia-Ukraine war

US president says ‘a lot of work’ has been done over weekend towards ceasefire deal

Financial Times - 2d

Can Trump extract concessions on Ukraine from Putin over the phone?

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Financial Times - 1d

German MPs approve €500bn spending boost to counter ‘Putin’s war of aggression’

Historic levels of spending on military and infrastructure secured in Bundestag with last-minute backing of Greens. Europe live – latest updates Germany’s parliament has voted in favour of ...

The Guardian - 1d

Former Putin-appointed governor on trial for breaching UK sanctions

Dmitrii Ovsiannikov is accused of receiving more than £75,000 from his wife and a new Mercedes Benz SUV from his brother.

BBC News - 1d

Trump and Putin agree on 'energy and infrastructure ceasefire' as step to Ukraine peace deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last week said that Kyiv would agree to a broader 30-day ceasefire if Russia also signed.

CNBC - 1d

Why Putin’s ceasefire demands are a test case for Europe’s resolve

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Financial Times - 20h

How Trump’s talk with Putin about Ukraine involves this top U.S. industry

Trump wants Europe to buy more of America’s liquified natural gas. But tariffs get in the way.

MarketWatch - 1h

Call him Slo Mo or call him Lǐ Kǎi’ěr (we explain) but Kyle Anderson committed to make this work with Heat

NEW YORK – Wang Zhi Zhi no longer stands alone as the lone Chinese player to have suited up for the Miami Heat over the franchise’s 37 seasons. Not with the arrival of Lǐ Kǎi’ěr at the Feb. 6 NBA ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

NFL free-agent rankings: Top 5 interior DL includes some intriguing talents

Some defensive tackles are among the best free agents in this class.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7

NFL free-agent rankings: Top 5 QBs include Sam Darnold, Aaron Rodgers

Which quarterbacks might sign to be starters next season?

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7

2025 NFL free agency matchmaker: One fit for each AFC team, including Justin fields ending up with Jets

Here's one free agent fit for each AFC club

CBS Sports - Mar. 8

‘We are one people’: Soca stars including Machel Montano highlight Caribbean’s connection to Africa

Trinidad and Tobago and its neighbors mix music genres in a fast-growing transatlantic artistic exchange. It was the wee hours of carnival on Saturday when the soca legend Machel Montano and ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Bills' Josh Allen signs record-breaking contract that includes $250 million guaranteed, per report

The league's MVP has hit the jackpot

CBS Sports - Mar. 10

Foreign states including repressive regimes pay peers over £3m in two years

Middle East nations among those to have paid 27 members of Lords for work such as consultancy and legal advice. Philip Hammond has made millions from 30 roles while member of Lords Members of ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10