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The Latest Breaking News from Crimea

Why does Russia want the Crimea? The fight for power in the Black Sea

Why is a peninsula in Eastern Europe at the centre of a billion-dollar war?

Evening Standard

Boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk urges Trump to ‘open his eyes’ over the war in Ukraine

The world heavyweight boxer said Russia should not be allowed to claim Ukrainian territory in the peace deal

The Independent UK

Downing Street hails ‘undoubtedly good’ meeting between Trump and Zelensky

There are suggestions the Ukrainian leader could be willing to cede control of Crimea.

Evening Standard

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First thing: Suspect in Vancouver ramming attack charged with eight counts of murder

Prosecutors say more charges are possible against Kai-Ji Adam Lo, who was arrested at the scene. Plus, Heather Graham on family, ageing and ‘creepy’ film-makers

The Guardian - UK

Putin Announces Surprise Ukraine Truce For May 8-10

Russia said on Monday it was ready to negotiate directly with Ukraine, but that recognition of its claims over five Ukrainian regions including Crimea were "imperative" to resolving the conflict.

International Business Times

Vladimir Putin announces three-day ceasefire in Ukraine to mark World War Two Victory Day

Kremlin says that Russian President has ordered the full cessation of hostilities on ‘humanitarian grounds’

Evening Standard

Trump suggests Zelensky will let Putin take Crimea. Russia’s top diplomat calls it a ‘done deal’

The Ukrainian president is ‘calmer’, Trump said, as the Kremlin says the southern peninsula is not up for negotiation

The Independent UK

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Trump claims Zelenskyy could be ready to give up Crimea to Russia

The US president blames his Democratic predecessors for Russia's illegal occupation of the Ukrainian territory, which he dismisses as a "giveaway".

Euronews

Iberian peninsula power cut: King Felipe to chair national security council meeting in Madrid – as it happened

This blog has now closed. You can read our latest wrap of developments here.

The Guardian - UK

Trump blames Obama over Crimea as he claims Zelensky ready to give up territory

Donald Trump has claimed that Volodymyr Zelensky is ready to give up Crimea to Vladimir Putin after the pair met on the sidelines of Pope Francis's funeral over the weekend.

The Independent UK

Trump demands ‘high level’ Moscow-Kyiv meeting as Russian general killed by car bomb

Trump said a deal was “very close” on the same day Yaroslav Moskalik, a deputy chief in the general staff of Russia’s armed forces, was killed by an explosive device that was placed in his car

The Independent UK

A carve-up in gift wrapping: Trump’s peace plan puts the sacrifice on Ukraine

Redolent of old great power thinking, Trump’s Crimea giveaway could usher a return to international lawlessness

The Guardian - UK

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The Guardian - UK

Trump says 'Crimea will stay with Russia' in latest interview

Senior US officials have warned that the administration could soon give up attempts to stop Russia's war in Ukraine if Moscow and Kyiv do not come to an agreement.

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International Business Times

US Envoy Meets Putin In Russia For Ukraine Ceasefire Talks

US envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin on Friday to tout Washington's plan to settle the Ukraine conflict, a day after Donald Trump issued a direct appeal to the Russian president to halt his offensive.

The Independent UK

The important role Crimea plays in Russia’s Ukraine campaign

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The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy links missile used in Kyiv attack to North Korea

At least 12 dead after strikes; Donald Trump calls on Putin to ‘stop’; Zelenskyy holds firm on Crimea. What we know on day 1,157

Latin Times

Trump Says Russia's Concession To End Ukraine War Is Not 'Taking The Whole Country': 'Pretty Big Concession'

President Donald Trump said Russia is making a concession toward ending the war in Ukraine by not "taking the whole country"

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Euronews

Allies asked Kyiv ‘not to provoke Russia’ during Crimea annexation, Mejlis leader tells Euronews

Donald Trump’s claim that Ukraine didn't fight for Crimea 11 years ago "when it was handed over to Russia without a shot being fired" is both disrespectful and false, Chairman of the Crimean Tatar Mejlis told Euronews.

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskyy says Ukraine cannot accept US recognition of Crimea as Russian

Ukraine president returns to topic on visit to South Africa after Trump accused him of jeopardising peace deal

The Independent UK

Why Crimea matters so much to Putin – and now Trump

ANALYSIS: All the US president cares about is this war being over, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley, no matter the cost to Ukraine’s history and future

The Independent UK

Crimea is a focus of discussions to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Here's why it's so coveted

Russia’s illegal seizure of Crimea from Ukraine 11 years ago was quick and bloodless

Evening Standard

What has Donald Trump done in his first 100 days?

As Donald Trump marks 100 days in office, we review his major actions, including initiating trade wars, engaging in peace talks with Ukraine and Russia and cutting climate grants

The Independent UK

Crimea: What to know about peninsula at centre of Trump-Zelensky standoff

The area has become the focal point of escalating tensions between Russia and the West

The National (Scotland)

Donald Trump attacks Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Ukraine talks downgraded

DONALD Trump has attacked Volodymyr Zelenskyy as efforts in London to broker peace were downgrade ...

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