Pope Francis Discusses Ukraine with Hungarys Nationalist Leader Viktor Orban

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 - 3d

Kyiv launches 'largest' drone attack on Moscow as Ukraine and U.S. try diplomacy

Ukrainian forces targeted Moscow on Tuesday with what Russian authorities are describing as the largest ever drone attack on the Russian capital.

NBC News - 3d

Ukraine bombards Russia with largest drone barrage of war, Moscow says

Russia's Defense Ministry said its forces shot down 343 Ukrainian drones overnight, in what appeared to be Kyiv's largest ever cross-border aerial attack.

ABC News - 3d

US and Ukraine call for 30-day ceasefire following Saudi talks

U.S. and Ukrainian officials met in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for major talks on Tuesday with the goal of charting a course toward ending Russia's three-year-old war.

ABC News - 2d

Ukraine willing to accept 30-day US-brokered ceasefire

Washington says it will ‘immediately’ restore intelligence sharing and military aid after Kyiv accepts proposal

Financial Times - 2d

Ukraine agrees to U.S.-led ceasefire plan if Russia accepts

The agreement came after more than seven hours of negotiations in Saudi Arabia between high-level American and Ukrainian delegations.

CNBC - 2d

Ukraine agrees to U.S. proposal for 30-day ceasefire with Russia

NBC News Chief International Correspondent Keir Simmons reports from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as U.S. and Ukrainian officials reach an agreement on a 30-day ceasefire.

NBC News - 2d

US-Ukraine agreement shows a deal is never dead with Trump

That both countries were able to make progress after a bitter White House meeting suggests Trump is always open to further negotiations.

BBC News - 2d

Ex-MP moving to Ukraine to scale up charity work

Former Braintree MP Brooks Newmark is moving to Kyiv to do more of his charity work.

BBC News - 2d

UK helped Ukraine and US reach ceasefire deal, government sources say

Sir Keir Starmer led European efforts to mend Trump-Zelensky relationship, UK government sources tell the BBC.

BBC News - 2d

Starmer turns to N Ireland peace broker in quest for US backstop in Ukraine

Former Blair adviser Jonathan Powell is working behind the scenes to shepherd talks

Financial Times - 2d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Peace talks are in parallel universe, say Ukraine front-line troops

Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield say they don't expect to see the war end any time soon.

BBC News - 1d

From daring invasion to rapid retreat: the end of Ukraine’s Kursk gambit

‘Our problems started long before,’ says Ukrainian soldier after seven months in occupied Russian region

Financial Times - 23h

Russia Says It Has Retaken Key Kursk Town From Ukraine

Ukrainian officials have not confirmed a retreat from the town in Russia’s Kursk region, parts of which were captured by Kyiv’s forces last summer.

The New York Times - 1d

Putin says any Ukraine ceasefire should ‘lead to long-term peace’

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed in principle with U.S. ceasefire proposals, but said there were details that needed to be worked out, perhaps in a phone call with president Trump.

NBC News - 22h

Destruction of Ukraine dam caused ‘toxic timebomb’ of heavy metals, study finds

Researchers say environmental impact from Kakhovka dam explosion comparable to Chornobyl nuclear disaster. The destruction of a large Ukrainian dam in 2023 triggered a “toxic timebomb” of ...

The Guardian - 23h

The Guardian view on Trump and Ukraine: respite is possible, but resolution looks distant | Editorial

Will-they-won’t-they over a ceasefire does not change the underlying dynamics of US retreat from supporting Kyiv . A three-year conflict has taken bewildering, lurching turns in under a fortnight. ...

The Guardian - 22h

Israel-Hamas Talks Deadlocked as Trump Envoy Turns to Ukraine

The two sides are supposed to negotiate a second phase of the cease-fire agreement that would end the war, but they remain far apart on how to move forward.

The New York Times - 18h

FirstFT: Vladimir Putin pushes maximalist demands in Ukraine talks

Also in today’s newsletter, Tesla warns of exposure to retaliatory tariffs and DeepSeek focuses on research

Financial Times - 11h

Finland Finds Russian Mercenary Guilty of War Crimes in Ukraine

A court sentenced Voislav Torden, a commander in a Russian paramilitary group, to life in prison for the attack and mutilation of Ukrainian soldiers in 2014.

The New York Times - 3h

Russian Mercenary Found Guilty of War Crimes in Ukraine by Finland Court

Voislav Torden, a commander in a Russian paramilitary group, was sentenced to life in prison for the attack and mutilation of Ukrainian soldiers in 2014.

The New York Times - 56m

Dalai Lama says his successor will be born outside China in the ‘free world’

New book by spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism will raise the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of Tibet. The Dalai Lama’s successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader ...

The Guardian - 3d

NHL Rumor Roundup: Fallout From The 2025 NHL Trade Deadline

As fans and pundits assess the outcome of a memorable 2025 NHL trade deadline, reports emerged regarding deals that were discussed but ultimately fell through.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Seth Rogen Says Treating His Stoner Lifestyle Brand, Houseplant, Like His Film and TV Projects Has Helped It Grow. Here’s Why

Speaking at Inc.’s Founders House at SXSW, the movie star-turned-businessman discussed his experience wading into the legal complexities of the weed industry.

Inc. - 4d

Pope Francis Discusses Ukraine with Hungarys Nationalist Leader Viktor Orban

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