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Finland and Norway defend 90-minute Putin call as European divisions complicate Ukraine peace talks
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre have defended direct discussions with Vladimir Putin as an attempt to influence upcoming Ukraine negotiations, despite criticism from other European governments.
Russia-Ukraine war sees rare local truce as Melania Trump-backed evacuation mission prepares to begin
Russia and Ukraine begin a limited ceasefire brokered with Melania Trump's help. Discover how the Oleshky agreement could aid trapped civilians.
UN finds Russia committed crimes against humanity as Ukraine’s power grid attacks leave millions suffering
UN investigators accuse Russia of war crimes over Ukraine energy attacks and expose foreign military recruitment. Discover the findings and consequences.
Melania Trump announces Oleshky ceasefire deal as Ukraine prepares civilian evacuation
The White House says Melania Trump helped negotiate a local ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky to allow humanitarian deliveries and civilian evacuations, although the precise operational dates require distinction.
Russian diesel tanker heads to New York under Trump-Putin deal, but arrival follows midterms
A tanker carrying approximately 40,000 metric tonnes of Russian diesel has departed Primorsk for New York, marking an unusual resumption of energy trade following an agreement between Washington and Moscow.
Putin and Trump envoy revive Ukraine peace process as territorial demands threaten progress
Putin agrees to restart Ukraine peace talks after meeting Trump's envoy. Explore the major obstacles that could determine whether diplomacy succeeds.
Zelenskyy meets US envoy in Oslo as Ukraine tensions with Washington deepen over weapons and Russia policy
Zelenskyy is meeting US and European officials as Ukraine questions delayed weapons and intelligence support. See why relations with Washington are worsening.
Pope Leo XIV set for first public appearance after lung cancer surgery as recovery improves
Pope Leo XIV is recovering after lung cancer surgery removed part of his right lung. Find out what doctors know and what remains uncertain.
Trump lifts Russian diesel sanctions as Putin deal targets soaring US fuel prices
President Donald Trump has announced an agreement for Russia to supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel as U.S. fuel prices approach record levels. Washington has temporarily eased sanctions to accommodate Russian imports, prompting criticism from Ukraine and American lawmakers. The central question is whether the supply can materially lower prices without undermining sanctions policy.
Pryluky apartment strike drives civilian toll higher after major Russian attack on Ukraine
Russian missile and drone attacks kill at least 28 across Ukraine, renewing pressure for more air defence as energy infrastructure comes under fire.