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A peace deal between Russia and Ukraine looks close, except on everything that matters
4+ hour, 32+ min ago (1266+ words) Three issues still blocking an agreement to end the war. As negotiators gear up for another round of U.S.-brokered talks to end the war in Ukraine, Moscow and Kyiv remain deadlocked over the core disagreements that have defined the conflict…...
Donetsk ownership issue preventing Russia-Ukraine peace deal, Rubio says
5+ hour, 24+ min ago (120+ words) Marco Rubio says work is ongoing to decide who will own Donetsk after a peace deal is signed. Petr Pavel blocked the appointment of former MEP Filip Turek as environment minister, sparking a bitter feud with the anti-establishment government. If…...
Zelenskyy in Switzerland to meet with Trump
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (262+ words) The meeting is scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. Thursday. KYIV " Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Switzerland, where he is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump Thursday afternoon. "The President has arrived in Switzerland, where he is planning…...
Bardella and Farage cast doubt on French and British pledges to Ukraine
1+ week, 6+ day ago (990+ words) Populist champions in Paris and London are opposed to major troop deployments. They might be in power soon. PARIS " Europe's security pledges to Ukraine face a potential expiration date. French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are…...
Kyiv and EU allies want Trump to firm up his Ukraine commitments in Davos
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (541+ words) European leaders are hoping to leverage Trump and Zelenskyy's presence to make U.S. promises official. PARIS " Kyiv and its European allies are eyeing the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos next week as a key venue for Donald…...
Trump to attend Davos as global cooperation cast into doubt
2+ week, 1+ day ago (483+ words) The World Economic Forum takes place next week "against the most complex geopolitical backdrop since 1945," its chief executive said. Donald Trump will be the major draw at this year's World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, even as the U.S. president's policies…...
Germany and France clash over buying US arms with €90B loan to Ukraine
2+ week, 2+ day ago (804+ words) A majority of countries oppose Paris" push to restrict Ukraine"s spending to EU defense firms. BRUSSELS "Germany and the Netherlands are at odds with France in seeking to ensure Kyiv will be able buy U.S. weapons using the EU"s…...
Russia bombs 2 Ukrainian regions into darkness while freezing weather closes in
2+ week, 6+ day ago (439+ words) Deteriorating weather conditions create additional stress on critical infrastructure. We are working to minimize the consequences of bad weather," says Ukrainian prime minister. KYIV " The Russian army attacked Ukraine with more than 90 killer drones in the early hours of Thursday…...
US intervention in Venezuela arouses both hope and angst in Kyiv
3+ week, 1+ day ago (723+ words) While applauding the demise of Russia's ally, Ukraine is worried about the collapse of international rules. KYIV " The U.S. operation to snatch Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is breeding both joy and worry in Ukraine's capital. On the angst side, President Donald…...
Europe and the US to pledge ‘legally binding’ security guarantees to Ukraine
3+ week, 1+ day ago (474+ words) PARIS " Europe and the U.S. stand ready to commit to "legally binding" security guarantees to support Ukraine in the event of a peace settlement with Russia, according to a draft statement seen by POLITICO. The plan, which needs to be approved…...