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Russia hedges on U.S. truce proposal for Ukraine as it presses its gains
The Trump administration appears to be back in Ukraine's corner, but it's unclear if Putin, while enjoying battlefield victories, can be convinced to halt his assault.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Trump administration emboldening Russia's position in negotiations with Ukraine, expert says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. will take Ukraine's demands to Russian officials as talks continue to bring an end to the war. Iulia Joja, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
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 - 6d -
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 armisticeFinancial Times - 6d -
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Russia says its forces have retaken key Kursk town of Sudzha
Push comes as Russian and US officials gear up for meeting to discuss end to Ukraine warFinancial Times - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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Trump Sees ‘Good Signals’ on Russia-Ukraine Cease-Fire. Zelensky Does Not.
U.S. officials were in Moscow for talks, and the Russian leader said he was open to a cease-fire, but President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine expressed skepticism.The New York Times - 5d -
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As Russia Tries to Push Ukraine Out of Kursk, Here’s What to Know
President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin both claimed that Ukrainian forces were surrounded. Ukraine’s top military commander vowed to “hold the line.”The New York Times - 4d -
G7 warns Russia of expanded sanctions unless it backs ceasefire
Rubio joins other foreign ministers in seeking to ratchet up pressure on Vladimir PutinFinancial Times - 4d -
State of ceasefire talks between Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas
The U.S. is holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in hopes of ending the war in Ukraine. Ukraine has already accepted the terms for a 30-day ceasefire. CBS News national security ...CBS News - 4d -
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 - 3d -
At Gridiron Dinner, Jokes About Trump, Musk and Russia Abound
But President Trump wasn’t around to hear any of the barbs thrown at the annual D.C. event.The New York Times - 3d -
Investors seek to profit from Russia as Trump pursues rapprochement
Hedge funds and brokers eye the country’s corporate bonds and the roubleFinancial Times - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Russia behind Ikea arson attack in Lithuania, prosecutors say
Country’s chief prosecutor links Russian intelligence to Vilnius fire and at least one suspect to other sabotage incidentsFinancial Times - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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4 nations bordering Russia to withdraw from land mine treaty
NATO members Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia said Tuesday they are abandoning the 1997 Ottawa convention treaty outlawing the use of anti-personnel landmines (APL) amid the ongoing conflict ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine-Russia Cease-Fire: What to Know
The Kremlin said that President Vladimir V. Putin had agreed in a call with President Trump to temporarily stop strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.The New York Times - 19h -
Trump and Putin stress improving U.S.-Russia relations in phone call
Russian President Vladimir Putin told President Trump that halting foreign aid to Ukraine is key to ending the war, the Kremlin says.CBS News - 16h -
Trump and Putin stress improving U.S.-Russia relations in phone call
Russian President Vladimir Putin told President Trump that halting foreign aid to Ukraine is key to ending the war, the Kremlin says.CBS News - 16h -
Steve Rosenberg: Putin's conversation with Trump seen as victory in Russia
The Russian leader was able to set his own conditions for peace in a two-hour phone call with Donald Trump.BBC News - 4h -
Russia launches new attacks on Ukraine after Trump-Putin call
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a high-stakes phone call aimed at ending the war in Ukraine in what could be an initial step towards the White House’s goal of ...NBC News - 6h -
Totti faces furious criticism over planned visit to Russia
Roma legend and Italy World Cup winner Francesco Totti is facing a firestorm of controversy over an upcoming media event in Russia.The retired forward is scheduled to appear as a guest of honour at ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
How Stalker 2's Developers Persevered As Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Began
GSC Game World went through far more harrowing events than most game developers--or people--ever will, during the development of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl . What began as a long-awaited ...GameSpot - 1h -
Trump says Ukraine-Russia talks are 'on track' after call with Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would hold talks with White House leader Donald Trump, as Moscow and Kyiv reported overnight attacks hours.CNBC - 57m -
Zelenskyy talks to Trump after Russia continues strikes on Ukraine
Ukrainian president says Vladimir Putin broke his promise to pause attacks on energy infrastructureFinancial Times - 1h -
Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners in one of the war's largest exchanges
Russian and Ukraine say they have each swapped 175 prisoners in one of the largest exchanges of the warABC News - 1h -
Trump Administration Ends Tracking of Kidnapped Ukrainian Children in Russia
Democratic and Republican lawmakers sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio asking whether a database on thousands of children had been deleted.The New York Times - 22m -
What Pausing Strikes on Energy Sites Would Mean for Ukraine and Russia
An agreement to suspend such attacks would affect a strategy key to both countries’ efforts to weaken the other. It would also be a significant step toward de-escalation.The New York Times - 23m -
Berserk Deluxe Edition Manga Steeply Discounted Ahead Of Volume 42's Release Next Week
Ahead of Berserk Volume 42 's publication next week, Amazon is offering big discounts on select books in Dark Horse's Deluxe Edition project. The late Kentaro Miura's run helming the brilliant ...GameSpot - 6d -
Former lawmaker says Trump pardoned him 2 weeks into campaign finance scheme sentence
President Trump pardoned a former Tennessee Republican lawmaker who was two weeks into his 21-month prison sentence for a campaign finance scheme. Former state Sen. Brian Kelsey announced his ...The Hill - 6d -
Why Brussels’ €150bn defence pot is a test case for the EU’s arms strategy
Also in this newsletter: A dangerous drug addiction, and Russia’s reliance on Chinese carsFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
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
