Ukraine says mineral deal not final; summary shows US demands more income KYIV/WASHINGTON: The terms of a mineral deal between Ukraine and the U.S. have not yet been finalised, Ukrainian... Published about 10 hours ago
World Ukraine’s military dismisses Russian allegations of energy attacks KYIV: Ukraine’s military on Thursday dismissed Russian allegations that Kyiv had hit energy facilities in Russia’s... Published a day ago
World Macron to host Europe leaders for Ukraine security summit PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday is to host European leaders including President Volodymyr... Published a day ago
World Ukraine’s Zelenskiyy says he wants America to be strong, vows to counter Russian narratives Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiyy said on Wednesday that he wanted the United States and Kyiv’s other Western... Published 2 days ago
World EU says sanctions stay until ‘unconditional’ Russian withdrawal from Ukraine BRUSSELS: The European Union said Wednesday that it would not lift or amend its sanctions on Russia before the... Published 2 days ago
World Russia’s air attack on Kyiv region wounds one, damages houses, Ukrainian official says Russia launched its third consecutive overnight air attack on Kyiv, wounding one person and damaging several houses... Published 24 Mar, 2025 12:09pm
World Ukraine, US teams to hold talks in Saudi Arabia to end war with Russia KYIV/RIYADH: Ukrainian and U.S. officials are expected to meet in Saudi Arabia late on Sunday to discuss a possible... Published 23 Mar, 2025 07:47pm
World Ukraine destroys 100 of 179 Russian drones in overnight attack KYIV: Ukrainian air defences destroyed 100 of 179 drones launched by Russia during an overnight attack, Kyiv’s air... Published 22 Mar, 2025 01:16pm
World Zelenskyy plays down prospect of US ownership of Ukraine nuclear plants OSLO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday said he could not legally negotiate ownership of the... Published 20 Mar, 2025 08:57pm
World Russia to hold talks with US in Riyadh Monday: Kremlin MOSCOW: Russian and US officials will hold talks on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia on Monday, President Vladimir Putin’s... Published 20 Mar, 2025 06:21pm
World Kyiv says Russia launched 171 drones over Ukraine KYIV: Ukraine’s air force said Thursday that Russia had launched 171 drones over its territory overnight, the latest... Published 20 Mar, 2025 12:11pm
World US envoy predicts Ukraine ceasefire in ‘couple of weeks’ WASHINGTON: US envoy Steve Witkoff said technical discussions on a possible deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war will... Published 19 Mar, 2025 08:48pm
World Zelenskyy warns against slowing aid, says will speak to Trump HELSINKI: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned Wednesday against heeding a Kremlin call to halt military aid for his... Published 19 Mar, 2025 05:14pm
World Ukraine’s military says it shot down 90 of 174 drones launched by Russia KYIV: Ukraine’s air defence units shot down 90 of 174 drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack on Monday,... Published 17 Mar, 2025 01:00pm
World Trump says will speak with Putin on Tuesday to discuss ending Ukraine war WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said he plans to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday and... Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:49am
World Spurred by Trump turnabout, European nations debate conscription PARIS: Frightened by the prospect of US security disengagement and three years of Moscow’s war against Ukraine,... Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:46am
World Russian troops battle last Ukrainian forces in Kursk region MOSCOW: Russia battled on Sunday to drive the last Ukrainian soldiers from western Russia, Russian officials said,... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
World Trump, Putin to discuss Ukraine this week WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week,... Published 16 Mar, 2025 09:08pm
World Russia says has evacuated 371 civilians from areas it retook in Kursk region MOSCOW: Russia on Sunday said it has moved to safety 371 of its civilians from areas it retook from Ukrainian forces... Published 16 Mar, 2025 05:10pm
World Zelenskiyy says Kyiv’s troops not surrounded in Kursk, warns of new Russian troop build-up Ukrainian troops are still fending off Russian and North Korean forces in Russia’s Kursk region but face a potential... Published 15 Mar, 2025 06:31pm
World Starmer to host coalition call as he says Putin ‘not serious about peace’ LONDON: UK premier Keir Starmer will prod fellow leaders Saturday to sign up to a coalition willing to protect any... Published 15 Mar, 2025 10:34am
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World After Trump appeal, Putin says he will spare Ukrainians in Kursk if they surrender Russia will spare the lives of Ukrainian soldiers in its western Kursk region if Kyiv tells them to surrender,... Published 14 Mar, 2025 10:59pm
World Russia expects more truce talks with US once Witkoff briefs Trump MOSCOW: Russia said Friday it expected Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump would discuss a US-proposed ceasefire in... Published 14 Mar, 2025 08:09pm
World G7 seeks unity as Trump’s tariffs, Ukraine stance weighs on ties LA MALBAIE: Diplomats from the G7 nations were set to negotiate late into the night over a joint statement to show a... Published 14 Mar, 2025 11:04am
World Kremlin says there’s ‘nothing’ for Russia in US ceasefire idea for Ukraine MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin’s top foreign policy aide said on Thursday a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the... Published 13 Mar, 2025 07:24pm
World Turkiye could be a vital partner as Europe, Ukraine seek new security framework ANKARA: Turkiye has emerged as a key potential partner in restructuring European security, diplomats and analysts... Published 13 Mar, 2025 12:06pm
World Russia lays out demands for talks with US on Ukraine, sources say NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: Russia has presented the U.S. with a list of demands for a deal to end its war against Ukraine... Published 13 Mar, 2025 10:10am
World Russia claims sweeping gains in Kursk region MOSCOW: Russia has made sweeping gains in its Kursk region in the past 24 hours, taking back control of five... Published 12 Mar, 2025 04:53pm
World Russia’s Lavrov on Ukraine deal: Moscow will not make decisions that jeopardise lives MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview published on Wednesday, speaking in the context... Published 12 Mar, 2025 12:50pm