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Ukraine-Russia talks paused amid Iran war: report

Ukraine-Russia talks paused amid Iran war: report

The Kremlin has reportedly ‌confirmed a pause on peace talks over Ukraine, adding the Iran war could push Kyiv towards compromise.

Zelenskiy, Starmer urge continuing support for Ukraine

Zelenskiy, Starmer urge continuing support for Ukraine

Zelenskiy, Starmer urge continuing support for Ukraine

Zelenskiy, Starmer urge continuing support for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has addressed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and MPs in London, calling Russia and Iran "brothers in hatred".

Mystery over Oscar-winner Sean Penn's absence revealed

Mystery over Oscar-winner Sean Penn's absence revealed

Mystery over Oscar-winner Sean Penn's absence revealed

Mystery over Oscar-winner Sean Penn's absence revealed

Sean Penn skipped the glitz and glamour of Hollywood's night of nights and the chance to collect his third Academy Award, choosing instead to visit a war zone.

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Russia has taken 12 settlements in Ukraine: general

Russia has taken 12 settlements in Ukraine: general

A Russian general says his troops are making advances on major Ukrainian towns, while Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine forces are disrupting Russia's offensive.

Ukraine 'waiting' on US, Russia for next round of talks

Ukraine 'waiting' on US, Russia for next round of talks

Ukraine is ready for the next round of peace talks but is waiting for a response from the United States and Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

Six killed in Russian air attacks on Ukraine

Six killed in Russian air attacks on Ukraine

Russian attacks on Ukraine have killed six people as Volodymyr Zelenskiy predicted Moscow would try to exploit the Middle East conflict to inflict more damage.

Deadly Russian strike on Kyiv with peace talks stalled

Deadly Russian strike on Kyiv with peace talks stalled

Russia has struck Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing ‌at least four people, as peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv remain postponed.

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Ukrainian drones hit oil hub in southern Russia

Ukrainian drones hit oil hub in southern Russia

Ukrainian drones hit oil hub in southern Russia

Ukrainian drones hit oil hub in southern Russia

A Russian oil pumping station has been hit in a drone attack as Ukrainian forces seek to cripple Moscow's main source of war funding.

Russia accuses Ukraine, UK of 'terror attack' on city

Russia accuses Ukraine, UK of 'terror attack' on city

Russia accuses Ukraine, UK of 'terror attack' on city

Russia accuses Ukraine, UK of 'terror attack' on city

A Ukrainian strike ‌on a city in Russia's west that local authorities say killed six people has been condemned by Russian officials.

Zelenskiy says Turkey ready to host next peace talks

Zelenskiy says Turkey ready to host next peace talks

Zelenskiy says Turkey ready to host next peace talks

Zelenskiy says Turkey ready to host next peace talks

Ukrainian President ‌Volodymyr Zelenskiy says prisoner swaps and a possible leaders' ‌summit could be ⁠discussed during the next Russia-Ukraine peace talks.

Trump discussed Ukraine and Iran conflicts with Putin

Trump discussed Ukraine and Iran conflicts with Putin

Trump discussed Ukraine and Iran conflicts with Putin

Trump discussed Ukraine and Iran conflicts with Putin

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have spoken on the phone about the wars in Iran and Ukraine.

Ukraine says Russia attack kills at least 10 in Kharkiv

Ukraine says Russia attack kills at least 10 in Kharkiv

Ukraine says Russia attack kills at least 10 in Kharkiv

Ukraine says Russia attack kills at least 10 in Kharkiv

Kharkiv's mayor says a Russian ballistic missile has struck a five-storey residential building, killing at least 10 people.

Russia, Ukraine swap 300 troops on second exchange day

Russia, Ukraine swap 300 troops on second exchange day

Russia, Ukraine swap 300 troops on second exchange day

Russia, Ukraine swap 300 troops on second exchange day

Ukraine and Russia have exchanged prisoners of war for the second time in two days.

Russia and Ukraine to swap a total of 1000 prisoners

Russia and Ukraine to swap a total of 1000 prisoners

Russia and Ukraine to swap a total of 1000 prisoners

Russia and Ukraine to swap a total of 1000 prisoners

Russia and Ukraine ‌have exchanged 200 prisoners of war on each side and ‌will ⁠swap another 300 within the next day, officials say.

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Russia-Ukraine peace talks postponed due to Mideast war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine have stalled as the war in the Middle East pulls focus away.

Zelenskiy praises Ukrainians for surviving harsh winter

On the first day of meteorological spring, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy congratulated Ukrainians for surviving their fourth winter at war.

Kyiv says Russia accepted US plan for Ukraine security

Ukraine says Russia has agreed to a proposed Ukraine post-war security guarantee which commits the US and its European allies to act if ‌Russia attacks.

Ghana troops killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine war

At least 55 Ghanaians have died fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says.

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Slovakia halts electricity supplies to Ukraine

On the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Slovakia has cut off electricity supplies to its war-torn neighbour.

Russia, Ukraine and US could meet again this week

On the eve of the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, there are reports of more US-brokered peace talks between the warring parties.

Russia hits Ukraine's energy in major attack, Kyiv says

Russia has hit Ukraine's energy infrastructure with major missile and drone strikes, Kyiv says, killing at least one person and causing blackouts.

'Difficult' Ukraine talks end with no breakthrough

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Russia of deliberately stalling peace talks that ended abruptly after two days.

Ukraine-Russia wrap peace talks as Trump pressures Kyiv

US-mediated peace talks between Ukraine and Russia have wrapped in Geneva, amid low hopes of a major breakthrough, with land remaining the major sticking point.

Land in focus at peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

A Ukrainian delegation is in Geneva for a round of US-brokered talks with Russian officials as the nearly four-year-war grinds on.

Ukraine delaying restart of oil pipeline: Slovakia

Ukraine has been accused of delaying the restart of a pipeline carrying Russian oil to eastern Europe.

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