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Putin hopes to meet Trump next week, possibly in UAE

Putin hopes to meet Trump next week, possibly in UAE

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the United Arab Emirates is a possible site for his meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Zelenskiy chats with Trump ahead of Putin deadline

Zelenskiy chats with Trump ahead of Putin deadline

Zelenskiy chats with Trump ahead of Putin deadline

Zelenskiy chats with Trump ahead of Putin deadline

On the eve of Vladimir Putin's ceasefire ultimatum deadline, Ukraine and US leaders have spoken about a drone deal and efforts to end the war.

Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia's war

Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia's war

Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia's war

Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia's war

Days after enforcing a 25 per cent tariff on exports from India, a top Trump aide has accused it of funding the war in Ukraine by buying oil from Russia.

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Ukraine drone attack sparks fire at oil depot in Russia

An oil depot in the Russian city of Sochi is ablaze after a Ukrainian drone attack, which temporarily halted flights at Sochi's airport.

Trump sends nuclear subs in response to Russian threats

Trump sends nuclear subs in response to Russian threats

US President Donald Trump has ordered nuclear subs into action in response to "foolish and inflammatory" threats from former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev.

Trump wants deal to end Ukraine war in a week

Trump wants deal to end Ukraine war in a week

US President Donald Trump has told the UN both Russia and Ukraine must negotiate a ceasefire and durable peace within a week.

Tsunami risk eases, volcano erupts after Russian quake

Tsunami risk eases, volcano erupts after Russian quake

A massive earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula has triggered a tsunami that primarily affected the Kuril Islands while the Klyuchevskoy volcano erupted.

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Russia has developed immunity to sanctions: Kremlin

Russia has developed immunity to sanctions: Kremlin

Russia has developed immunity to sanctions: Kremlin

Russia has developed immunity to sanctions: Kremlin

Russian officials have reacted to US threats to impose more sanctions by saying the country's economy is used to operating under major restrictions.

Massive Russia quake sends tsunami waves across Pacific

Massive Russia quake sends tsunami waves across Pacific

Massive Russia quake sends tsunami waves across Pacific

Massive Russia quake sends tsunami waves across Pacific

French Polynesia is on tsunami alert hours after a powerful earthquake struck Russia's far east, sparking alerts and evacuations across the Pacific.

Russia quiet on US decision to cut ceasefire deadline

Russia quiet on US decision to cut ceasefire deadline

Russia quiet on US decision to cut ceasefire deadline

Russia quiet on US decision to cut ceasefire deadline

A Kremlin spokesman says he will not comment after US President Donald Trump shortened a deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Trump brings forward deadline for Russia on Ukraine war

Trump brings forward deadline for Russia on Ukraine war

Trump brings forward deadline for Russia on Ukraine war

Trump brings forward deadline for Russia on Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump says he is reducing a 50-day deadline to Russia over its war in Ukraine to 10 or 12 days, showing frustration with Russia's president.

Russia says it has captured two villages in Ukraine

Russia says it has captured two villages in Ukraine

Russia says it has captured two villages in Ukraine

Russia says it has captured two villages in Ukraine

Russia's Defence Ministry says its troops have taken control of a village in the Dnipropetrovsk region after advancing into the area in June.

Forty-eight killed as plane crashes in Russia's east

Forty-eight killed as plane crashes in Russia's east

Forty-eight killed as plane crashes in Russia's east

Forty-eight killed as plane crashes in Russia's east

Forty-eight people aboard a passenger plane have been killed after it crashed in Russia's far east.

Ukraine, Russia drone strikes after latest peace talks

Ukraine, Russia drone strikes after latest peace talks

Ukraine, Russia drone strikes after latest peace talks

Ukraine, Russia drone strikes after latest peace talks

Ukrainian and Russian representatives have held peace talks in the Turkish city of Istanbul, but the two sides swiftly resumed drone strikes.

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Russia agrees to Istanbul talks with Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine will hold talks in Istanbul, with the meeting focused on the return of Ukrainian prisoners of war and children abducted by Russia.

Ukraine and Russia poised to hold peace talks

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are set to meet in Turkey for talks within days, according to Ukraine's president and Russian media reports.

Russia fires new barrage at Ukraine, kills one in Kyiv

Kyiv is once again under attack, as Russia's overnight barrage of drones and missiles left at least one person dead and damaged a kindergarten.

Zelenskiy says Ukraine offering Russia talks next week

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his country has proposed holding ceasefire negotiations with Russia next week.

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Ukraine says troops standing firm outside key hub city

"The enemy is continuing to deploy its tactic of small infantry groups, but has proved powerless on its attempts to seize Pokrovsk," Ukraine says.

Trump arms vow diminishes hope of Ukraine peace: Russia

The Kremlin has issued a stark warning that by promising Ukraine more weapons, the US has signaled its decision to "abandon the peace process".

Russia attack targets Ukraine's energy infrastructure

Russia has launched attacks on four Ukrainian cities, including Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s hometown, injuring at least 15 people and targeting energy infrastructure

Trump says Ukraine should not target Moscow

US President Donald Trump has rejected reports that he asked Ukrainian forces to strike deep inside Russia.

Russia faces tariffs within 50 days over Ukraine: Trump

US President Donald Trump says he will implement tariffs against Russia if there is no deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days.

Trump says US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine

Donald Trump says he will sell Patriot missile systems to the EU, which will give them to Ukraine which desperately needs them to shoot down Russian fire.

Russia hammers west Ukraine with drones and missiles

Russia launched 597 drones and 26 missiles, killing two people and wounding 20, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

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