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ANALYSIS: Putin stands to gain from the US-Ukraine ceasefire plan whether he signs it or not, writes World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley from Slaviansk

The defence ministers of Europe's five major powers—France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Poland, and Italy—convened in Paris and reached broad consensus on the necessity of strengthening Ukraine's long-term security by enhancing its armed forces. Meanwhile, Germany's Chancellor-elect, Friedrich Merz, is in discussions with MPs regarding a significant increase in defence…

ON THE GROUND: As US negotiators arrive in Moscow for ceasefire talks, World affairs editor Sam Kiley looks at how Vladimir Putin’s forces fought back in Kursk

Editorial: Will-they-won’t-they over a ceasefire does not change the underlying dynamics of US retreat from supporting Kyiv

Russian president indicates insists on guarantees for a long-lasting peace to address root causes of conflict.

Russian president endorses proposal that experts say would amount to surrender by Volodymyr Zelensky and Kyiv

Downing Street backed Donald Trump’s warnings of ‘very bad’ financial consequences for Moscow if Vladimir Putin fails to co-operate with peace talks.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he agrees in principle to the U.S.'s ceasefire proposal in Ukraine but said the terms still need to be worked out before

President Trump and NATO Secretary General Rutte spoke on several topics of disagreement as they met at the White House on Thursday.

Ukraine’s leader says Russia's president is preparing a rejection of the ceasefire proposal.

Russian forces took the town of Sudzha, the largest settlement captured by Ukraine in the Kursk region during its counter-offensive