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Tensions between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have been escalating since their February meeting devolved into a shouting match. The two leaders are set to meet at the White House on Friday to discuss upping the ante to force Russia to negotiate. Trump has repeatedly boasted about
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U.S. President Donald Trump recently had a "very productive" phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which they agreed to hold two meetings to try to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Trump announced that a meeting of high-level advisors will take place next week,
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As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Donald Trump in Washington to discuss a potential US arms deal, Russia launched a massive assault on Ukraine's energy network, hitting gas facilities in eastern Ukraine and triggering power outages in eight regions. The strike, which included hundreds of drones and
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is pushing for the sale of Tomahawk missiles from the US to be used against Russia, a move that could significantly shift the balance of power in the conflict. This decision comes as the US and Ukraine strengthen their ties, with President Trump hinting
Peace negotiations
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine plans to visit the White House on Friday to finalize agreements on the purchase of American-made Tomahawk cruise missiles, which would bolster Kyiv's ability to conduct long-range strikes. This move marks a shift in Washington's approach to ending the war, as
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is looking to US President Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan as a potential model for ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Zelenskyy expressed hope that the US could apply similar pressure to Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the conflict. The Ukrainian leader emphasized the importance
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Fighting in Ukraine's Kherson region claimed the life of a 74-year-old woman and injured two others, while Ukrainian forces struck Russia's Afipsky oil refinery, causing a confirmed collision and fire. The military occupation of the Ukrainian village of Yunakivka in the Sumy region by Russian forces
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed his country's commitment to responding to Russian attacks on its energy facilities, despite criticism from neighboring countries and Moscow's oil customers. The dispute has disrupted oil shipments to Slovakia and Hungary, with Zelenskyy urging the Slovakian prime minister, Robert Fico,
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Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that Western military personnel deployed to Ukraine would become "legitimate targets for defeat" if a ceasefire is reached, escalating tensions between Russia and the West. Putin's remarks came as the international community signaled support for a postwar mission in
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European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Premier Keir Starmer, announced on Thursday that more than two dozen countries have committed to joining a force to deploy in Ukraine after any eventual peace deal with Russia. This "reassurance force" is a key pillar of the security
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European leaders have pledged to deploy a "reassurance force" of troops to Ukraine once fighting with Russia ends, in an effort to guarantee the country's security. The plan, announced by French President Emmanuel Macron, includes the deployment of troops from 26 countries, including Canada, to maintain
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning to the West, stating that any deployed peacekeeping forces would be considered "legitimate targets" for Moscow's armies. This contentious stance was expressed during a Friday speech at the Vladivostok Economic Forum, where Putin emphasized that security guarantees
