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Ukraine and US to meet after Russia-US ceasefire talks

Ukraine and US to meet after Russia-US ceasefire talks

Talks have advanced on a limited Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, US officials say, as they prepare to continue discussions with Kyiv after meeting with Moscow.

Ukraine talks begin as US aims for Black Sea ceasefire

Ukraine talks begin as US aims for Black Sea ceasefire

Ukraine talks begin as US aims for Black Sea ceasefire

Ukraine talks begin as US aims for Black Sea ceasefire

Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Moscow of prolonging the Ukraine war as officials from Kyiv and Washington begin negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire.

Israeli air strike kills Hamas political leader in Gaza

Israeli air strike kills Hamas political leader in Gaza

Israeli air strike kills Hamas political leader in Gaza

Israeli air strike kills Hamas political leader in Gaza

Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel has been killed in an Israeli air strike on his tent shelter in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, Palestinian media says.

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Russian drones hit Kyiv on eve of ceasefire talks

Russian drones hit Kyiv on eve of ceasefire talks

Ahead of imminent ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia, Russian forces have attacked the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv with combat drones, killing three people.

Zelenskiy hails 'positive' Trump call, asks for support

Zelenskiy hails 'positive' Trump call, asks for support

The Ukrainian president described his phone call with US President Donald Trump as "probably his most substantive and positive" talks yet.

Zelenskiy accuses Putin of targeting Ukrainian energy

Zelenskiy accuses Putin of targeting Ukrainian energy

Vladimir Putin's promise not to attack energy targets is "at odds with reality, Volodymyr Zelenskiy says following Russian drone strikes across Ukraine.

Israeli strikes kill six as conflict resumes in Gaza

Israeli strikes kill six as conflict resumes in Gaza

At least six people have been killed in air strikes in Gaza, local health workers say, a day after deadly Israeli attacks shattered a ceasefire with Hamas.

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Ukraine deal can't reward Putin for actions: minister

Ukraine deal can't reward Putin for actions: minister

Ukraine deal can't reward Putin for actions: minister

Ukraine deal can't reward Putin for actions: minister

Defence Minister Richard Marles says Russia's president can't get off lightly in any peace deal with Ukraine after its invasion.

Ceasefire shattered as Israel launches strikes in Gaza

Ceasefire shattered as Israel launches strikes in Gaza

Ceasefire shattered as Israel launches strikes in Gaza

Ceasefire shattered as Israel launches strikes in Gaza

Israel has launched air strikes on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, killing more than 400 Palestinians and threatening to fully reignite the 17-month-old war.

UK to step up Ukraine peacekeeping planning

UK to step up Ukraine peacekeeping planning

UK to step up Ukraine peacekeeping planning

UK to step up Ukraine peacekeeping planning

Planning for a peacekeeping force for Ukraine will move to an "operational phase," UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says.

UK urges allies to make concrete commitments on Ukraine

UK urges allies to make concrete commitments on Ukraine

UK urges allies to make concrete commitments on Ukraine

UK urges allies to make concrete commitments on Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged a coalition of Western nations including Australia to come up with firm commitments of help for Ukraine.

Hamas will only release hostage 'if truce implemented'

Hamas will only release hostage 'if truce implemented'

Hamas will only release hostage 'if truce implemented'

Hamas will only release hostage 'if truce implemented'

Hamas says it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements the existing ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

US ceasefire bid for Ukraine needs reworking: Putin

US ceasefire bid for Ukraine needs reworking: Putin

US ceasefire bid for Ukraine needs reworking: Putin

US ceasefire bid for Ukraine needs reworking: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he hopes the proposed Ukraine ceasefire plan leads to "long-term peace", but wants many issues clarified before signing.

Putin presses battlefield advantage before US talks

Putin presses battlefield advantage before US talks

Putin presses battlefield advantage before US talks

Putin presses battlefield advantage before US talks

Russia is claiming the military initiative as Vladimir Putin orders the swift defeat of Ukrainian forces in Kursk before talks with the US about a ceasefire.

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US arms flow to Ukraine again as Russia mulls ceasefire

US arms deliveries to Ukraine have resumed, officials say, while a wary Kremlin says it's awaiting more information about a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire.

UK, France to present Ukraine deal to Trump: Starmer

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK and France will work with Ukraine to stop fighting and will discuss the plan with the US going forward.

Kurdish PKK militia declares ceasefire with Turkey

Kurdish militant group the PKK has declared a ceasefire in its 40-year conflict with Turkey, heeding its jailed leader's call for disarmament.

US, Ukraine may sign critical minerals deal within days

Kyiv and Washington have made a deal that would include access to Ukrainian minerals, with Donald Trump signalling a visit from Volodymyr Zelenskiy to sign it.

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Israel postpones prisoner release over Hamas ceremonies

Israel is delaying the release of 620 Palestinians until it is assured Hamas will hand over hostages in Gaza "without humiliating ceremonies".

Hamas frees Israeli hostages in Gaza as body identified

Hamas has freed five more Israeli hostages in Gaza as a body released by the militant group hours earlier is confirmed to be that of Israeli mother Shiri Bibas.

Ukraine talks with US envoy 'restore hope': Zelenskiy

Talks with Donald Trump's envoy have buoyed Volodymyr Zelenskiy a day after the US and Ukrainian leaders traded barbs amid a push to end the war with Russia.

Trump is in a Russian 'disinformation space': Zelenskiy

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says his country is hoping for an "allied position in Europe, in the EU and the US around Ukraine in this unjust war".

Hamas will free six hostages and hand over bodies

In a surprise announcement, a top Hamas leader says the militant group will release six living Israeli hostages and the bodies of four more.

Putin would negotiate with Zelenskiy, Kremlin says

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is holding talks with top US officials in Saudi Arabia on ending the Ukraine war.

Israel will leave troops in Lebanon after deadline

Israel will keep troops in several posts in southern Lebanon past a deadline for them to withdraw.

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