Zelensky, Trump to discuss efforts to end Ukraine war US President Donald Trump has said Volodymyr Zelensky "doesn't have anything until I approve it" when asked about an upcoming meeting on peace talks with the Ukrainian president this Sunday. Ukraine • 1 hr
Zelensky, Trump to discuss efforts to end Ukraine war US President Donald Trump has said Volodymyr Zelensky "doesn't have anything until I approve it" when asked about an upcoming meeting on peace talks with the Ukrainian president this Sunday. Ukraine • 1 hr
Zelensky has 'very good' talks with US on deal to end war Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he had "very good" talks with US President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, focused on ending the "brutal Russian war". Ukraine • 25 Dec
Zelensky has 'very good' talks with US on deal to end war Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he had "very good" talks with US President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, focused on ending the "brutal Russian war". Ukraine • 25 Dec
Russia plans nuclear power plant on moon within decade Russia plans to put a nuclear power plant on the moon in the next decade to supply its lunar space programme and a joint Russian-Chinese research station, as major powers rush to explore the earth's only natural satellite. World • 24 Dec
Russia plans nuclear power plant on moon within decade Russia plans to put a nuclear power plant on the moon in the next decade to supply its lunar space programme and a joint Russian-Chinese research station, as major powers rush to explore the earth's only natural satellite. World • 24 Dec
New 20-point US-Ukraine plan to end Russian invasion Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed details of the latest US-led plan to end the war in Ukraine, saying it had been agreed between negotiators from Kyiv and Washington and sent to Russia for feedback. Ukraine • 24 Dec
New 20-point US-Ukraine plan to end Russian invasion Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed details of the latest US-led plan to end the war in Ukraine, saying it had been agreed between negotiators from Kyiv and Washington and sent to Russia for feedback. Ukraine • 24 Dec
Moscow mulls position as Zelensky reveals new peace plan Russian President Vladimir Putin has been briefed about contacts with President Donald Trump's envoys on US proposals for a possible Ukrainian peace deal and Moscow will now formulate its position, the Kremlin said. Ukraine • 24 Dec
Moscow mulls position as Zelensky reveals new peace plan Russian President Vladimir Putin has been briefed about contacts with President Donald Trump's envoys on US proposals for a possible Ukrainian peace deal and Moscow will now formulate its position, the Kremlin said. Ukraine • 24 Dec
Two police officers killed in Moscow explosion Two police officers were killed in an overnight explosion in Moscow when they tried to stop a suspicious person, Russia's Investigative Committee has said in a statement. World • 24 Dec
Two police officers killed in Moscow explosion Two police officers were killed in an overnight explosion in Moscow when they tried to stop a suspicious person, Russia's Investigative Committee has said in a statement. World • 24 Dec
Oil prices steady despite geopolitical risks Oil prices slipped today as traders weighed geopolitical risks against bearish fundamentals, after the US signaled it might sell the Venezuelan crude it has seized while Ukraine's attacks on Russian vessels and piers heightened fears of supply disruption. Business • 23 Dec
Oil prices steady despite geopolitical risks Oil prices slipped today as traders weighed geopolitical risks against bearish fundamentals, after the US signaled it might sell the Venezuelan crude it has seized while Ukraine's attacks on Russian vessels and piers heightened fears of supply disruption. Business • 23 Dec
Child among 3 dead in 'massive' Russian strike on Ukraine At least three people, including a four-year-old child, have been killed following a "massive" Russian strike across Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Ukraine • 23 Dec
Child among 3 dead in 'massive' Russian strike on Ukraine At least three people, including a four-year-old child, have been killed following a "massive" Russian strike across Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Ukraine • 23 Dec
Zelensky says only US can persuade Russia to end war Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that only the US is capable of persuading Russia to end the war in Ukraine, as diplomats converged on Miami for fresh talks between Kyiv and Moscow. World • 20 Dec
Zelensky says only US can persuade Russia to end war Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that only the US is capable of persuading Russia to end the war in Ukraine, as diplomats converged on Miami for fresh talks between Kyiv and Moscow. World • 20 Dec
How does the EU want to use Russia's frozen assets? The European Union is searching for a way to finance Ukraine's defence and budget needs in 2026 and 2027 with Russian central bank assets immobilised in the West after Moscow's invasion. World • 18 Dec
How does the EU want to use Russia's frozen assets? The European Union is searching for a way to finance Ukraine's defence and budget needs in 2026 and 2027 with Russian central bank assets immobilised in the West after Moscow's invasion. World • 18 Dec
EU mulls Ukraine loan as Zelensky warns of drone shortage Ukraine will have to significantly cut drone production next year and would not be able to conduct long range strikes on Russian energy facilities, if it does not secure the first loan from Russian assets, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. Ukraine • 18 Dec
EU mulls Ukraine loan as Zelensky warns of drone shortage Ukraine will have to significantly cut drone production next year and would not be able to conduct long range strikes on Russian energy facilities, if it does not secure the first loan from Russian assets, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. Ukraine • 18 Dec
Putin: EU leaders young pigs wanting to bring Russia down Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia would take more land in Ukraine by force if Ukrainian and European politicians, whom he cast as "young pigs", did not engage over US proposals for a peace settlement. Ukraine • 17 Dec
Putin: EU leaders young pigs wanting to bring Russia down Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia would take more land in Ukraine by force if Ukrainian and European politicians, whom he cast as "young pigs", did not engage over US proposals for a peace settlement. Ukraine • 17 Dec
EU sanctions needed while Russia occupies Ukraine - Byrne EU sanctions should stay in place so long as Russia occupies Ukrainian territory, Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne has said. World • 16 Dec
EU sanctions needed while Russia occupies Ukraine - Byrne EU sanctions should stay in place so long as Russia occupies Ukrainian territory, Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne has said. World • 16 Dec
Oil slips below $60 on Russia-Ukraine peace deal talks Oil prices fell today to below $60 a barrel - the lowest since May this year - as prospects for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal appeared to strengthen, raising expectations of a potential easing of sanctions. Business • 16 Dec
Oil slips below $60 on Russia-Ukraine peace deal talks Oil prices fell today to below $60 a barrel - the lowest since May this year - as prospects for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal appeared to strengthen, raising expectations of a potential easing of sanctions. Business • 16 Dec
Oil steady as Venezuela disruptions offset surplus worry Oil prices held steady today as investors balanced supply disruptions linked to escalating US-Venezuelan tensions with oversupply concerns and the impact of a potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal. Business • 15 Dec
Oil steady as Venezuela disruptions offset surplus worry Oil prices held steady today as investors balanced supply disruptions linked to escalating US-Venezuelan tensions with oversupply concerns and the impact of a potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal. Business • 15 Dec
Zelensky says talks with US 'not easy' but 'productive' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the two-day talks in Berlin with US envoys on ending the war with Russia were "not easy" but "productive". Ukraine • 15 Dec
Zelensky says talks with US 'not easy' but 'productive' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the two-day talks in Berlin with US envoys on ending the war with Russia were "not easy" but "productive". Ukraine • 15 Dec
Ukraine drops NATO goal as peace talks in Berlin extended Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered to drop Ukraine's aspirations to join the NATO military alliance as he held hours of talks with US envoys in Berlin to end the war with Russia, with negotiations set to continue tomorrow. Ukraine • 15 Dec
Ukraine drops NATO goal as peace talks in Berlin extended Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered to drop Ukraine's aspirations to join the NATO military alliance as he held hours of talks with US envoys in Berlin to end the war with Russia, with negotiations set to continue tomorrow. Ukraine • 15 Dec
US envoy to meet Zelensky, European leaders in Germany US President Donald Trump's special envoy will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders in Berlin this weekend, the White House said, as the US presses for a plan to end Russia's war with Ukraine. Ukraine • 13 Dec
US envoy to meet Zelensky, European leaders in Germany US President Donald Trump's special envoy will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders in Berlin this weekend, the White House said, as the US presses for a plan to end Russia's war with Ukraine. Ukraine • 13 Dec
Kim acknowledges N Korean troops cleared mines for Russia North Korea sent troops to clear mines in Russia's Kursk region earlier this year, the country's leader Kim Jong Un has said in a speech carried by state media, a rare acknowledgement by Pyongyang of the deadly tasks assigned to its soldiers in the region. Asia • 13 Dec
Kim acknowledges N Korean troops cleared mines for Russia North Korea sent troops to clear mines in Russia's Kursk region earlier this year, the country's leader Kim Jong Un has said in a speech carried by state media, a rare acknowledgement by Pyongyang of the deadly tasks assigned to its soldiers in the region. Asia • 13 Dec
EU agrees to indefinitely freeze Russian assets The European Union has agreed to indefinitely freeze Russian central bank assets held in Europe, removing a big obstacle to using the cash to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia's invasion. Ukraine • 12 Dec
EU agrees to indefinitely freeze Russian assets The European Union has agreed to indefinitely freeze Russian central bank assets held in Europe, removing a big obstacle to using the cash to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia's invasion. Ukraine • 12 Dec
Russia central bank says EU plans to use assets illegal Russia's central bank said today that plans by the European Union to use its assets were illegal and that it reserved the right to employ all available means to protect its interests. Business • 12 Dec
Russia central bank says EU plans to use assets illegal Russia's central bank said today that plans by the European Union to use its assets were illegal and that it reserved the right to employ all available means to protect its interests. Business • 12 Dec
Ukraine, Europe to present US with peace plan documents Ukraine and its European partners will soon present the US with "refined documents" on a peace plan to end the war with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said, following days of high-stakes diplomacy. Ukraine • 10 Dec
Ukraine, Europe to present US with peace plan documents Ukraine and its European partners will soon present the US with "refined documents" on a peace plan to end the war with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said, following days of high-stakes diplomacy. Ukraine • 10 Dec
Drones another example of Russian threat - EU Council The President of the European Council has expressed "full confidence" in Ireland's capacity to ensure the safety of EU leaders when travelling to Dublin, despite unidentified drones flying over the Irish Sea during the recent visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Ireland • 10 Dec
Drones another example of Russian threat - EU Council The President of the European Council has expressed "full confidence" in Ireland's capacity to ensure the safety of EU leaders when travelling to Dublin, despite unidentified drones flying over the Irish Sea during the recent visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Ireland • 10 Dec
Ukraine to share revised peace plan with US this week Ukraine will share a revised peace plan with the US tomorrow aimed at ending Russia's war, after talks in London between President Volodymyr Zelensky and the leaders of France, Germany and Britain. Ukraine • 09 Dec
Ukraine to share revised peace plan with US this week Ukraine will share a revised peace plan with the US tomorrow aimed at ending Russia's war, after talks in London between President Volodymyr Zelensky and the leaders of France, Germany and Britain. Ukraine • 09 Dec
No compromise - Russia sticks to its demands over Ukraine Talks earlier week between US envoys and Russian President Vladimir Putin did not lead to a breakthrough to end the war in Ukraine. Moscow's hardline demands remain an obstacle to peace Analysis and Comment • 06 Dec
No compromise - Russia sticks to its demands over Ukraine Talks earlier week between US envoys and Russian President Vladimir Putin did not lead to a breakthrough to end the war in Ukraine. Moscow's hardline demands remain an obstacle to peace Analysis and Comment • 06 Dec
