Vladimir Putin has said Ukraine would need to fully withdraw troops from territories Russia claims to have annexed before a ceasefire could begin - a proposal Ukraine immediately called "offensive to common sense". Its President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has long said Ukraine will not negotiate with Moscow until Russian forces leave...

Putin lays out his terms for ceasefire in Ukraine

The Associated Press

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Donald Trump has said repeatedly he could settle the war between Russia and Ukraine in one day if he’s elected president again. Russia’s United Nations ambassador says he can’t. When asked to respond to the claim from the presumptive Republican nominee, Vassily...

Trump says he can end the Russia-Ukraine war in one day. Russia’s UN ambassador says he can’t

Business Insider

Rutte's experience and personality could be key to "Trump-proofing" the NATO alliance, one expert said.

Meet NATO's next chief, the 'Trump whisperer' and fierce critic of Vladimir Putin

The Independent

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban has urged Ukraine “to consider a quick ceasefire” during his first visit to the war-torn country since Vladimir Putin ordered the full-scale invasion.After crunch talks with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, during which the two countries pledged to strengthen relations, Mr Orban urged Ukraine to halt fighting and enter negotiations with Russia, adding that the war was having a “very intense effect on the security of Europe”.“We highly appreciate all the initiatives of President Zelensky for the sake of achieving peace,” he said. “I told Mr President that these initiatives take a long time....

Viktor Orban urges Ukraine ‘to consider quick ceasefire’ during first trip to Kyiv

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is drawing up a “comprehensive plan” on ending the war with Russia that he would put forward in a matter of months. Thousands have died since the war started on Feb. 24, 2022, when Russia attempted to invade Ukraine, and the two sides appear far apart on a peace […]

Zelensky reveals timeline for ‘plan’ to end war in Ukraine: ‘We don’t have too much time’

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If Donald Trump is re-elected as President of the United States, Melania Trump's role as the First Lady might not follow traditional expectations. According to Page Six, a source close to the Trump family said that Melania has made an agreement with her husband that she will not engage in full-time first lady duties if he wins another term in the White House. Instead, Melania reportedly plans to prioritize her role as a mother to her son, Barron Trump.The speculation arises as it is anticipated that Barron might attend New York University in the upcoming fall semester. “Barron has never...

Melania Trump Cuts Deal With Husband Donald to Not Be a '24/7' First Lady If He Wins Presidency: Report

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov on Monday warned the U.S. against the potential "fatal consequences" of allowing Kyiv to deploy U.S.-supplied weapons against targets inside Russia. "I would like to warn American leaders against miscalculations that could have fatal consequences. For some unknown reason, they underestimate the seriousness of...

Kremlin warns Washington of 'fatal' miscalculation to let Kyiv use U.S.-supplied weapons inside Russia

The Guardian

Hungarian PM, an outspoken critic of aid to Ukraine, makes first trip to country since start of Russia’s full-scale invasion

Viktor Orbán visits Kyiv for surprise talks with Volodymyr Zelenskiy

The gold gilding of St Michael's Monastery reflected brightly off the mahogany coffin as the comrades-in-arms of fighter pilot Lieutenant Colonel Valentin Korenchuk, one of the fabled "Ghosts of Kyiv", carried him to his final resting place. For a time, the title was lent to Lieutenant Colonel Vyacheslav Yerko, of the same aviation brigade as Korenchuk.

Ukraine bids farewell to airforce ace of 'Ghosts of Kyiv' fame

NAIROBI — Several Kenyan celebrities say they have ended partnerships with the country’s biggest telecom company Safaricom over claims it disrupted internet access during protests against planned tax hikes. More than 10 social media influencers and entertainment artists alleged Safaricom purposely thwarted social media communications last week when...

Kenyan celebrities drop Safaricom over alleged protest censorship

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Russia’s closest European ally, met with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday during his first trip to Ukraine since Russia invaded more than two years ago. Orban has largely supported Russia and he is viewed as the European Union leader with the warmest relationship with President Vladimir Putin. Over the course […]

Hungary’s Orban visits Ukraine for first time since war began

US Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith talks to Christiane Amanpour about what the Biden-Trump re-match could mean for NATO and Ukraine.

What the US election means for Ukraine

The next Republican Party platform will be written behind closed doors. In a break from decades-long precedent, reporters and spectators will not be allowed to watch next week’s party platform committee proceedings in Milwaukee. C-SPAN, which has previously broadcast the committee’s work, was never offered access this year, and told that the three-day meeting will be closed to the press.

In a shift, the RNC will decide its platform behind closed doors

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's very public criticism of China over its relationship with Russia, and cool stance toward a forthcoming peace summit, could backfire. China denied Ukrainian accusations that it was helping Russia to undermine a forthcoming peace summit in Switzerland. Analysts say Ukraine's leadership has risked antagonizing Beijing at...

In slamming China over its stance on Russia and the war, Ukraine might have made a big miscalculation

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MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Monday that a Belarusian military report that Ukraine had been moving more troops, weapons and military equipment into its northern Zhytomyr region, which borders Belarus, was a cause for concern.

Kremlin says report that Ukraine is reinforcing Belarus border is a worry

Kyiv will hold peace talks with Russia tomorrow if Moscow pulls out of all Ukrainian territory, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. But speaking at the close of a summit for peace in Switzerland, he said Russian President Vladimir Putin would not end the war and had to be stopped "in any way we can", whether by military or diplomatic means.

Peace talks tomorrow if Russia leaves Ukraine - Zelensky

Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya has urged the Polish government not to shut down border crossing points between the two countries. "Keeping Belarusians connected to Europe is crucial," she said in a post on X, adding that people could not be left "behind a new iron curtain". Earlier on...

Belarus opposition leader warns Poland over borders

One person was killed and at least nine others injured in Kharkiv; a 14-storey apartment building in Kyiv was set on fire after Russia strikes. What we know on day 859

Ukraine war briefing: Russia launches attacks on Kharkiv and Kyiv as Zelenskiy appeals for help

Panama’s newly inaugurated president pledged to curb migrant crossings via the Darién Gap — a dangerous and largely lawless patch of jungle connecting Panama to Colombia that many traverse on their way to the United States. The remarks by President José Raúl Mulino, a former security minister,...

Panama pledges to curb migrant crossings as US agrees to pay for repatriation

The West is hardening its stance toward China over its apparent support for Russia's Ukraine invasion.

China could soon have to choose between fueling the Ukraine war and its access to Europe's economy

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Viktor Orbán makes surprise visit to Kyiv

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán arrived in Kyiv on a surprise visit Tuesday, shortly after Hungary assumed the rotating presidency of the Council of the European...

Viktor Orbán makes surprise visit to Kyiv

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