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Live updates: Trump hopes for ceasefire progress in Russia-Ukraine war during high-stakes phone call
Trump set to implore Putin to end the ‘bloodbath’ in Ukraine in high-stakes phone call. Follow along for live updates.
Starmer discusses Russian war against Ukraine with US, Italy, France and Germany
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday discussed Russia's war against Ukraine with leaders of the U.S., Italy, France ...
Ukraine and Russia agree prisoner-of-war exchange after first direct talks in years
Ukraine and Russia have agreed to swap 1,000 prisoners of war each after the first face-to-face talks in three years The date ...
Russia is labelling Oscar Jenkins a ‘mercenary’, not a prisoner of war. What’s the difference – and why does this matter?
Mercenaries are outlawed under international law. But Russia has misused the label to deny foreign fighters their protections ...
Ukraine Is Making More Weapons Than Ever—but Still Can’t Fight Russia Alone
With future U.S. aid in doubt, Kyiv is ramping up domestic production of arms such as its Bohdana howitzer.
Russia launched war's largest drone attack ahead of Putin-Trump call, Ukraine says
The barrage comes ahead of a planned call between Presidents Trump and Putin on Monday, as the US pushes for a ceasefire.