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Russia

Trump backs Witkoff after leak reveals he advised Moscow on peace plan

The US president reacted to the leaked transcript aboard Air Force One on Tuesday, stating that Witkoff "got to sell" the deal to both Russia and Ukraine, adding, "That's what a dealmaker does."

Germany

America depends on Europe, ex-US Army Europe general tells Euronews

In an interview with Euronews, retired US Army Lieutenant General Ben Hodges emphasised that Ukraine's victory is crucial for US prosperity and global stability, amid concerns about reducing US military presence in Europe.

Ukraine

Trump sends envoys to Russia and Ukraine for further talks

US President Trump is sending Special Envoy Witkoff to meet with Putin and Army Secretary Driscoll to meet with Ukrainian officials to fine-tune the plan to end the war in Ukraine.

France

Macron seeks to reassure France over voluntary military service plans

The French president's comments came ahead of a videoconference meeting of the Coalition of the Willing supporting Ukraine, during which he is expected to discuss the US-proposed peace plan.

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The Cube

Does the EU import more from Russia than it gives Ukraine in aid?

Sweden's foreign minister claimed last week that Europe has imported more from Russia during the war than it has spent supporting Ukraine. A review of the numbers suggests she is right.

Ukraine

Six killed in overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine amid peace talks

Six people were killed in Russia's latest nighttime attacks, targeting residential buildings and energy infrastructure across the capital Kyiv and the Sumy region.

Europe Today

Watch the video: Russian frozen assets — what's next?

"You don't have the cards" — that is what US President Donald Trump told his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier this year. But Brussels thought it held an ace: the frozen Russian assets. Now, the 28-point US peace plan has called out Europe’s hand.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy may visit US this week as Trump hints at 'big progress'

Ukraine’s president could travel to the US this week for more substantial negotiations with Donald Trump following the US-Ukraine talks in Geneva on Sunday.

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Russian drone strikes on Kharkiv kill four and injure dozens

Ukraine’s city of Kharkiv was hit by Russian drone strikes, killing four people, injuring thirteen and damaging homes, power lines and local infrastructure.

Ukraine

Would Moscow accept the EU's counterproposal to the US-Russia plan?

US and Ukraine delegations stated that they have achieved “meaningful progress toward aligning positions and identifying clear next steps” for a deal to put an end to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. What has changed compared to the initial plan, and would Moscow agree to the new proposal?

Switzerland

US and Ukraine make progress in Geneva talks to end Russia's invasion

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Kyiv's concerns had been taken on board and would be incorporated into possible amendments to US President Donald Trump’s initial peace proposal. Rubio noted that higher-level talks will be needed to agree on a final text.

USA

Trump says Kyiv has shown 'zero gratitude' to Washington

The US president criticised Ukraine's government, claiming it showed “zero gratitude” for US support, and accused European nations of buying Russian oil.

Ukraine

Ukraine strikes Russia Shatura thermal power plant igniting fire

Russian attacks on Ukraine have left at least six people dead over the past 24 hours, as overnight attacks counted 98 drones launched. Meanwhile, Ukraine strikes a thermal power plant in the Moscow region, igniting a fire.

Ukraine

Ukraine will begin 28-point peace plan talks with US in Switzerland

Ukraine's Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council announced on Saturday that Ukraine will begin talks with the US in Switzerland, on Sunday, on the proposed 28-point peace plan and its terms.

Russia

Zelenskyy faces tough choice as Putin welcomes US-Russia peace plan

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine faces a pivotal choice between standing up for its sovereign rights and preserving the US support it needs, as leaders discuss the deal which is seen as favouring Russia.

World News

Merz on Ukraine: Is Germany sending Taurus missiles to Kyiv?

With a range of up to 500 kilometres, the Taurus missile is considered long-range but so far the current German government, much like its predecessor, has refused to supply them to Ukraine.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy: Ukraine facing 'very difficult choice' over US-Russia plan

“Ukraine may now face a very difficult choice: either loss of dignity, or the risk of losing a key partner,” Ukrainian president said on Friday, as Kyiv is “under tremendous pressure” over the latest draft proposal by the US and Russia, which mainly includes concessions from Ukraine and not Russia.

Ukraine

At least five killed in Russian glide bomb strike on southern Ukraine

A Russian glide bomb hit Zaporizhzhia, killing five and damaging apartments and a market. Another drone attack injured five in Odesa.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy receives draft peace plan for Ukraine from US, Kyiv confirms

Zelenskyy did not reveal the content of the proposal, which reportedly repeats Moscow's long-standing demands and would push Kyiv to make concessions.

France

Exclusive: France trains air force for war scenario in TARANIS drill

Pilots, technicians and support teams rehearse the types of operations France may be called upon to conduct in a rapidly deteriorating international security landscape.

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