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Putin visits Kursk for first time since Ukraine ejected

Putin visits Kursk for first time since Ukraine ejected

Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the western Kursk region for the first time since Russian forces drove Ukrainian troops from the area.

EU, UK go ahead with new Russia sanctions without US

EU, UK go ahead with new Russia sanctions without US

EU, UK go ahead with new Russia sanctions without US

EU, UK go ahead with new Russia sanctions without US

Britain and the EU haven't waited for the US to join them in slapping more sanctions on Russia as they accuse Moscow of dragging its feet over peace talks.

Israel launches deadly Gaza strike amid ceasefire talks

Israel launches deadly Gaza strike amid ceasefire talks

Israel launches deadly Gaza strike amid ceasefire talks

Israel launches deadly Gaza strike amid ceasefire talks

Israeli strikes have killed at least 100 Palestinians in Gaza, medics say, as Hamas and Israel hold indirect ceasefire talks with little progress.

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Russia launches war's largest drone attack: Ukraine

Russia launches war's largest drone attack: Ukraine

Russia has launched the war's largest drone attack, Ukraine says, after peace talks between the two countries failed to secure a ceasefire agreement.

Ukraine mulls next step after Putin's no-show for talks

Ukraine mulls next step after Putin's no-show for talks

Russia's Vladimir Putin has bucked Ukraine's challenge to attend talks in Turkey, throwing the meeting into doubt as Volodymyr Zelenskiy decides his next move.

Uncertainty hangs over planned Ukraine peace talks

Uncertainty hangs over planned Ukraine peace talks

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy is challenging Vladimir Putin to face-to-face talks, but the Kremlin isn't saying who will turn up to negotiate for Russia.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy wants face-to-face talks with Putin

Ukraine's Zelenskiy wants face-to-face talks with Putin

Volodymyr Zelenskiy insists that Ukraine-Russia talks with Vladimir Putin can only happen in person, while US President Donald Trump muses about attending them.

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Russia faces sanctions if truce ignored, Germany says

Russia faces sanctions if truce ignored, Germany says

Russia faces sanctions if truce ignored, Germany says

Russia faces sanctions if truce ignored, Germany says

Germany warns Russia that "the clock is ticking" on abiding by a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine or else European countries will hit Moscow with new sanctions.

Hamas to release US hostage, Israel says no ceasefire

Hamas to release US hostage, Israel says no ceasefire

Hamas to release US hostage, Israel says no ceasefire

Hamas to release US hostage, Israel says no ceasefire

Hamas is promising to release an American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza within hours, but Israel still intends to ramp up its offensive in Gaza.

'No more war': Pope calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza

'No more war': Pope calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza

'No more war': Pope calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza

'No more war': Pope calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza

Pope Leo XIV has called for peace in Ukraine, a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas in his first Sunday blessing as pontiff.

Putin-proposed Ukraine peace meet 'positive': Zelenskiy

Putin-proposed Ukraine peace meet 'positive': Zelenskiy

Putin-proposed Ukraine peace meet 'positive': Zelenskiy

Putin-proposed Ukraine peace meet 'positive': Zelenskiy

Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal to restart direct talks with Ukraine is "positive", Volodymyr Zelenskiy says as he insists on a ceasefire.

India, Pakistan ceasefire holds as US offers more help

India, Pakistan ceasefire holds as US offers more help

India, Pakistan ceasefire holds as US offers more help

India, Pakistan ceasefire holds as US offers more help

India and Pakistan are blaming each other for overnight violations of a ceasefire reached after US diplomacy and pressure, as Donald Trump offers more help.

European leaders and Ukraine press for 30-day ceasefire

European leaders and Ukraine press for 30-day ceasefire

European leaders and Ukraine press for 30-day ceasefire

European leaders and Ukraine press for 30-day ceasefire

Ukraine and its allies are pushing for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as European leaders visit Kyiv to show unity after Vladimir Putin's parade in Moscow.

Putin open to peace but rapid progress is hard: Kremlin

Putin open to peace but rapid progress is hard: Kremlin

Putin open to peace but rapid progress is hard: Kremlin

Putin open to peace but rapid progress is hard: Kremlin

Clinching a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war far "too complex" to be done quickly, a senior Kremlin official says.

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Russia declares ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8-10

The Kremlin has announced a full ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8-10 as Russia celebrates the Victory Day over Nazi Germany in World War II.

Gaza death toll surpasses 52,000, health ministry says

Hospitals in the Gaza Strip have received the remains of 51 Palestinians killed in 24 hours of Israeli strikes, local officials say.

Russia, Ukraine trade blame over faltering peace moves

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of being obstacles to peace as they remain under pressure from US President Donald Trump to show progress towards a deal.

US will drop Russia-Ukraine deal if no progress: Rubio

The US may be ready to “move on” from efforts for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal if there's not progress in the coming days, Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns.

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Israel to keep Gaza buffer zone, as truce efforts stall

Troops will remain in so-called security zones in the Gaza Strip indefinitely, Israel's defence minister says, as a ceasefire deal with Hamas remains elusive.

Patients flee as Israeli missiles strike Gaza hospital

The emergency department of a Gaza hospital has been destroyed by an Israeli missile strike after a phone call warning an attack was imminent.

Russian missile strike kills one, injures three in Kyiv

Russian missiles continue to rain down on Ukraine, including in the capital Kyiv, a day after a deadly strike on a playground in Volodymyr Zelenskiy's hometown.

Trump makes Russian oil threat, if no Ukraine deal

Finland has urged Donald Trump to set a deadline for establishing a Ukraine ceasefire, as the US President threatens Moscow with secondary oil tariffs.

Place Ukraine in temporary administration, Putin says

European countries do not all agree on a proposed deployment of an armed force in Ukraine in an eventual peace deal, French President Emmanuel Macron says.

Ukraine allies discuss new aid, security assurances

Ukraine's allies are gathering for a summit as they aim to strengthen Kyiv's military and review ceasefire efforts.

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.

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