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Russia attacks Ukraine before Zelenskiy Trump meeting

Russia attacks Ukraine before Zelenskiy Trump meeting

Kyiv has been bombarded by Russian missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine's leader meeting with US President Donald Trump to work out a peace plan.

Zelenskiy hopeful of new Trump meeting in peace talks

Zelenskiy hopeful of new Trump meeting in peace talks

Zelenskiy hopeful of new Trump meeting in peace talks

Zelenskiy hopeful of new Trump meeting in peace talks

A meeting with US President Donald Trump will happen "in the near future", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

Zelenskiy backs demilitarised zone in east Ukraine idea

Zelenskiy backs demilitarised zone in east Ukraine idea

Zelenskiy backs demilitarised zone in east Ukraine idea

Zelenskiy backs demilitarised zone in east Ukraine idea

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has unveiled a 20-point plan to end Russia's war against his country, with demilitarised zones a possibility.

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US and Ukraine reach common ground in latest peace plan

US and Ukraine reach common ground in latest peace plan

Moscow is expected to respond to a 20-point plan to end the war put forward after Ukraine reached a consensus with the US on several critical issues.

Russian attack on Ukraine kills three, knocks out power

Russian attack on Ukraine kills three, knocks out power

Russia has fired more than 650 drones and 30 missiles at Ukraine in a large-scale attack.

US, Russian officials meet for more Ukraine talks

US, Russian officials meet for more Ukraine talks

US and Russian negotiators will continue "constructive" weekend talks aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine after nearly four years of unrelenting war.

EU leaders agree to joint borrowing to fund Ukraine

EU leaders agree to joint borrowing to fund Ukraine

European Union leaders have agreed to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years.

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Russia warns it will seek gains if Ukraine talks fail

Russia warns it will seek gains if Ukraine talks fail

Russia warns it will seek gains if Ukraine talks fail

Russia warns it will seek gains if Ukraine talks fail

President Vladimir Putin says Russia will take more land in Ukraine by force if talks do not result in a peace deal.

Peace proposals for Ukraine 'to be presented to Russia'

Peace proposals for Ukraine 'to be presented to Russia'

Peace proposals for Ukraine 'to be presented to Russia'

Peace proposals for Ukraine 'to be presented to Russia'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says his country needs legally binding commitments as proposals for a peace deal are set to be presented to Russia.

US offers Ukraine security guarantees, issues remain

US offers Ukraine security guarantees, issues remain

US offers Ukraine security guarantees, issues remain

US offers Ukraine security guarantees, issues remain

US President Donald Trump says an agreement to end Russia’s war on Ukraine is “closer than ever” after key leaders held talks in Berlin.

Zelenskiy drops NATO goal, US sees progress in talks

Zelenskiy drops NATO goal, US sees progress in talks

Zelenskiy drops NATO goal, US sees progress in talks

Zelenskiy drops NATO goal, US sees progress in talks

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has expressed willingness to drop Ukraine's NATO bid in exchange for Western security guarantees.

Zelenskiy ditches NATO ambition ahead of peace talks

Zelenskiy ditches NATO ambition ahead of peace talks

Zelenskiy ditches NATO ambition ahead of peace talks

Zelenskiy ditches NATO ambition ahead of peace talks

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine could relinquish its long-held ambition to join NATO as a safeguard against Russian attacks.

Plan vows free economic zone if Donbas ceded: Zelenskiy

Plan vows free economic zone if Donbas ceded: Zelenskiy

Plan vows free economic zone if Donbas ceded: Zelenskiy

Plan vows free economic zone if Donbas ceded: Zelenskiy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the United States has suggested creating a "free economic zone" in Donbas that would be demilitarised.

Europeans discuss Ukraine with Trump at 'critical' time

Europeans discuss Ukraine with Trump at 'critical' time

Europeans discuss Ukraine with Trump at 'critical' time

Europeans discuss Ukraine with Trump at 'critical' time

French President Emmanuel Macron says he has held a 40-minute call with US President Donald Trump on Ukraine along with the leaders of the UK and France.

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Zelenskiy says 'refined' peace plan to be sent to US

Kyiv has pushed back on a US-backed peace plan proposed last month that was widely seen as favourable to Moscow.

Ukrainian leader meets European allies after US talks

European allies are working to ensure any Ukraine ceasefire is backed by solid security guarantees to deter Russia from further aggression.

Russian strike on Ukrainian city cuts off utilities

Russia has intensified its strikes on Ukraine's power, heating and water infrastructure, hitting the city of Kremenchuk and cutting power and water supplies.

US, Ukraine meeting 'constructive', further talks set

President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff held productive talks with Ukraine's senior negotiator Rustem Umerov in Miami, US officials say.

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Russia will take all Ukraine's Donbas, Putin says

Vladimir Putin considers talks with the US on ending the war in Ukraine "very useful", but insists Russia will keep its seized territory one way or the other.

Next steps for Ukraine talks unclear, Trump says

The White House says US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner will meet with Ukrainian officials in Miami.

US talks on Ukraine 'no closer to peace': Russia

Russia and the United States did not clinch a compromise over peace in Ukraine, and peace is no closer, the Kremlin says.

Witkoff and Kushner to meet Putin for Ukraine talks

President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is joining US envoy Steve Witkoff on a visit to Moscow for more talks on ending the war in Ukraine.

Zelenskiy says 'tough issues' remain, meets Macron

Tough issues have yet to be resolved after US-Ukrainian talks, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says as a US envoy prepares to visit Russia.

'Good chance' of Ukraine peace deal, Trump

US and Ukrainian officials have wrapped up high-level negotiations as Donald Trump talks up the chance a deal can be struck to bring peace to war-torn Ukraine.

Diplomatic efforts to end Ukraine war gain momentum

US officials are meeting with their Ukrainian counterparts for more talks on the Trump administration's peace plan as Russian airstrikes continue unabated.

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