Vladimir Putin discussed the war in Ukraine with Pope Leo in a telephone call on Wednesday, with the Kremlin claiming the Russian president wanted peace through diplomacy. Putin however also claimed…
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Putin threatens to ‘throttle’ Western firms remaining in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday threatened to “throttle” Western firms remaining in Russia and acting against its interests, as part of Moscow’s effort to beef up domestic software development.…
Zelensky says won’t play Putin ‘games’ with short truce
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed a three-day truce ordered by Russian leader Vladimir Putin as theatrics, but said Kyiv was ready for a full ceasefire. Moscow said the truce,…
Putin Announces Temporary Ceasefire in Ukraine to Mark World War II Anniversary
Putin Announces Temporary Ceasefire in Ukraine to Mark World War II Anniversary
What we know on US-brokered Black Sea ceasefire plan
Russia and Ukraine have agreed the contours of a possible ceasefire in the Black Sea in separate talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia. Both sides have already accused the…
Trump threatens new Russia sanctions after strikes on Ukraine
US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened new sanctions and tariffs on Russia over its bombardments of Ukraine, after previously suspending US aid to Kyiv in a stated bid to…
Russia says Zelensky trip to US was ‘complete failure’
Russia said Saturday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s trip to the United States had been a “failure”, after US President Donald Trump berated him in a stunning televised confrontation. Zelensky…
Trump brands Zelensky a ‘dictator’ as clash deepens
US President Donald Trump called Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky a “dictator” Wednesday, widening a personal rift with major implications for efforts to end the conflict triggered by Russia’s invasion three…
Key events in the Russia-Ukraine war
Here is a timeline of the main events since Russia invaded Ukraine three years ago on February 24, 2022. – Invasion – Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a “special military…