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Ukraine's Zelensky holds talks with European allies in London

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks in London with European allies on US peace plan and security.

Mehr News Agency - Politics - 32 minutes ago

Tsunami warning after huge quake - with 'hazardous' waves expected to hit Japan and Russia

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake has struck off Japan, with a tsunami warning issued. Follow the latest.

Sky News - Top Stories - 34 minutes ago

Ukraine war live: Merz 'sceptical' about US peace deal

The Ukrainian president is meeting with Sir Keir Starmer, French president Emmanuel Macron and German chancellor Friedrich Merz in London

Independent UK - World - 1 hour ago

Ireland among seven EU leaders urging action on Ukraine reparations loan plan

Letter calls for bloc to ‘move quickly’ on proposals ‍to use cash from Russia’s immobilised assets

Irish Times - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Zelensky meets European leaders for talks on peace plan, security guarantees

Major sticking point in U.S.-backed proposal is the suggestion Ukraine must cede control of its eastern Donbas region to Russia

The Globe and Mail - World - 2 hours ago

Zelensky to meet key European leaders on Ukraine as progress stalls

Leaders of Europe's top three military powers met with Ukrainian President Zelensky after the United States' latest peace brokering bid came up short.

UPI - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Oil falls amid ongoing Ukraine talks, ahead of expected US interest rate cut

LONDON, Dec 8 : Oil prices fell on Monday as investors monitored ongoing talks to end the war in Ukraine and ahead of an expected U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut this week.Brent crude futures fell by 85 cents, or 1.3 per cent, to $62.90 a barrel by 1300 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 3 hours ago

Zelensky Heads to London for Talks with European Allies

President Zelensky is set to meet the French, German and British leaders in London as Kyiv's European allies try to strengthen Ukraine's hand.

Breitbart - Politics - 3 hours ago

'Constructive, but not easy' says Zelensky on talks with U.S.

Talks with U.S. representatives on a peace plan for Ukraine have been constructive but not easy, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday ahead of his planned consultations with European leaders in coming days.

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Zelensky tells of split with Trump on handing Putin east Ukraine land

Sir Keir Starmer to welcome Ukraine’s president to Downing Street to discuss peace plans with France and Germany leaders Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz

Evening Standard - Politics - 5 hours ago

Matt Whitaker: Peace is the 'only solution' to the war in Ukraine

U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine as Zelenskyy is set to meet with European leaders in London.

Fox News - World - 5 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine War Live: Zelensky Hits Back at Trump Over Peace Plan

Peace talks are inching forward as the Russia-Ukraine war rages on in the background. Follow Newsweek's live coverage.

Newsweek - World - 5 hours ago

Trump says he is 'disappointed' that Zelensky 'hasn't read' peace plan

US president claimed that ‘Zelensky’s people love it’ in new attempt to place pressure on Kyiv to accept deal

Independent UK - World - 6 hours ago

World News -- Donald Trump Jr warns US could end support for Kyiv as Zelensky meets European allies in London

Donald Trump Jr has said that the US president “may walk away” from the Ukraine war, arguing there was “no reason” for Kyiv to pursue peace while US money ...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

The top AP photos from Ukraine in 2025 show its grief and grit in another year of war

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Associated Press’ most powerful images from Ukraine in 2025 show a nation defined by both unending violence and determined survival. Captured in cities, villages, …

Bay to Bay News - World - 8 hours ago

UNSC to hold meeting on Ukraine on December 9

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The UN Security Council will hold an open meeting on Ukraine on Tuesday, December 9.

Mehr News Agency - World - 8 hours ago

US to spend $800 million on support for Ukraine

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The US’ draft budget allocates $400 million each for support for Ukraine in 2026 and 2027.

Mehr News Agency - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Trump 'disappointed' with Zelensky

US President Donald Trump has said that he was disappointed with Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky

Russia Today - World - 10 hours ago

Trump says Zelensky 'isn't ready' yet to accept U.S. plan to end war

President Trump was critical of Zelensky after U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators completed three days of talks aimed at trying to narrow differences on the U.S. administration's proposal.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 13 hours ago

Ukraine peace talks advance as Russia escalates strikes

U.S. and Ukrainian officials indicated over the weekend that peace talks to end the war with Russia are making progress, even as Russia bombards Ukraine with a series of deadly strikes. NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports.

NBC News - World - 16 hours ago

Trump Jr: Ukraine war not priority for Americans

The US President's son, Donald Trump Junior has told Sky News' Yalda Hakim that his father may yet walk away from the Ukraine peace process.

Sky News - World - 19 hours ago

Russian Strikes Kill 4 as US and Ukraine Officials Wrap up Third Day of Diplomatic Talks

“Ukraine is determined to keep working in good faith with the American side to genuinely achieve peace,” Zelenskyy wrote on social media.

Military.com - US News - 21 hours ago

Trump Jr. suggests the president may walk away from Ukraine entirely

Donald Trump Jr. revealed that his father, President Donald Trump, may walk away from Ukraine due to the lack of progress towards a peace deal.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

End of conflict in Ukraine close: Kellogg

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The resolution of the conflict in Ukraine is close to its end, US President Keith Kellogg said.

Mehr News Agency - World - 22 hours ago

Starmer to host Zelensky and EU leaders for peace talks

Missile and drone attacks killed at least three people in Ukraine overnight on Saturday

Independent UK - World - 22 hours ago

In shift from political norms, Russia praises new US national security strategy

Strategy declares Western Hemisphere to be Washington’s zone of influence

Irish Times - World - 23 hours ago

Impotent Europeans can only fume as Trump tries for Ukraine deal

Europe’s obstruction of Donald Trump’s Ukraine deal is a gift to Vladimir Putin.

New York Post - Opinion - 1 day ago

Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine amid diplomatic talks

Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, after U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they’ll meet on Saturday for a third day of talks aimed at ending the nearly four-year-old war.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Russian strikes kill 1 as US and Ukraine officials wrap up third day of diplomatic talks

Russian missile, drone, and shelling attacks have killed at least three people in Ukraine

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

EU planning for war with Russia by 2030 – Orban

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban has said the EU is preparing for war with Russia and wants to be combat-ready in five years

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

U.S. envoy says Ukraine peace deal is close, but Moscow says it wants radical changes

U.S. President Donald Trump’s outgoing Ukraine envoy said a deal to end the Ukraine war was “really close” and depended on resolving just two major issues but the Kremlin said there had to be radical changes to some of the U.S. proposals.

CTV News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

President Trump may walk away from Ukraine peace process, his son says

Speaking to Sky's lead world news presenter Yalda Hakim at Doha Forum 2025, Donald Trump Jr also said Elon Musk was "100%" back in the president's good books.

Sky News - World - 1 day ago

Russia Continues Missile and Drone Strikes as U.S. and Ukraine Continue Talks

Russian missile and drone attacks overnight into Sunday killed at least one person in Ukraine, as U.S. and Ukrainian continued peace talks.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Rare access inside a secret underground military base in eastern Ukraine

The unit that has been using this vast, subterranean warren of war rooms, a dormitory, kitchen, canteen and makeshift gym as its headquarters since the summer is imminently relocating, so Sky News was invited inside.

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russia says it has taken control of two villages in Ukraine

Defence ministry says air defences destroyed 77 Ukrainian drones launched overnight

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Alarm grows in Europe over what is seen as Trump's 'betrayal' of Ukraine

European governments are fearful that Washington is laying the groundwork for an ultimatum to Kyiv on Moscow's terms.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

Missile-drone blitz hits Ukraine as Zelenskyy, US confer

Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had a...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine peace deal is really close, U.S. envoy Kellogg says

U.S. President Donald Trump's outgoing Ukraine envoy said a deal to end the Ukraine war now depended on resolving two main outstanding issues.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Ukraine at 'pivotal moment' as Zelensky prepares for London talks, says minister

Cabinet minister Pat McFadden said Ukraine’s security and self-determination would be ‘at the heart’ of the leaders’ discussions.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

This Country Proves Russia and China Are Not on the Same Team

The Russia-China ‘alliance’ has a crack running straight through Kazakhstan.

Epoch Times - Opinion - 1 day ago

Bringing the Ukraine war to its endgame is going to mean messy compromises

Hard choices about territory, security, language rights, alliances, sanctions and resources are required

Irish Times - Opinion - 1 day ago

Russia launches huge wave of attacks on Ukraine as peace talks continue

Russia launches 704 drones and missiles across Ukraine, targeting power stations and other energy infrastructure.

Aljazeera - US News - 1 day ago

UEFA fines Ukraine over anti-Russia banner

UEFA has fined Ukraine for the display of an anti-Russia banner during a Euro 2024 playoff

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Russia unleashes major drone, missile attack on Ukraine as US diplomatic talks continue

Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine with 653 drones and 51 missiles, injuring eight people as peace talks continue in Florida with Ukrainian officials.

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

Slim majority in the US believe forcing Ukraine to cede territory to Russia is unacceptable: survey

A majority of Americans believe forcing Ukraine to give up territory to Russia, while limiting the size of its army would be unacceptable conditions of any peace deal with Moscow, a new poll found.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Widespread Russian drone and missile attacks hit Ukraine ahead of third day of peace talks

US and Ukrainian representatives to meet for third day of talks aimed at breaking war deadlock

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Over 70K Ukrainian women now serving in army as war with Russia drags on

More than 70,000 women served in Ukraine’s military in 2025, a 20% increase compared with 2022, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Russian strikes on Ukraine trigger heating, water cuts

Thousands of Ukrainian households have had heat and water outages as Russia strikes critical infrastructure.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

Russia Unleashes Major Missile And Drone Barrage Overnight In Ukraine Amid Diplomatic Talks

Russia used 653 drones and 51 missiles in the overnight attack on Ukraine, which triggered air raid alerts across the country and came as Ukraine marked Armed Forces Day.

Huffington Post - World - 2 days ago

Russia Unleashes 'Massive' Drone and Missile Attack on Ukraine as Diplomatic Talks Continue

Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight, after U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they'll meet on Saturday.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Starmer to meet Zelensky in Downing Street as Ukraine peace talks continue

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will also attend the meeting in London.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Russia hits Ukraine's military and energy complex – MOD

Russia says it hit Ukraine’s military industry and energy grid as Kiev reported blackouts across a number of regions

Russia Today - US News - 2 days ago

US, Ukraine meet for 3rd day talks, say progress hinges on Russia

Officials from the United States and Ukraine are set to hold third straight day of talks in Miami on Saturday, with the White House saying the two sides...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Hungary blocks EU joint debt plan for Ukraine – Politico

Hungary has blocked the issuance of Eurobonds to arm Ukraine, Politico reports

Russia Today - US News - 2 days ago

Putin's Russia 'waging conflict' on streets of London

The warning came from Leyton and Wanstead MP Calvin Bailey who served for over 24-years in the Royal Air Force

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Europe needs to get ready for war with Russia – and fast

Europe is still paralysed by denial over the threat it faces from Putin, writes Keir Giles. Unless European leaders change tack, they will be a soft target for Moscow

Independent UK - World - 2 days ago

US, Ukraine Officials Make Progress on Creating Security Framework, Talks to Continue

The meeting marked the sixth round of U.S.–Ukraine discussions in two weeks.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Putin pours cold water on Ukraine peace agreement, insists on taking land

Fox News chief legal correspondent Shannon Bream and chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin assess President Donald Trump’s national security strategy on ‘Special Report.’

Fox News - Politics - 2 days ago

France's Emmanuel Macron Puts Ukraine on the Back Burner in Visit to Russia's Top Ally China

French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly "urged" Xi Jinping, a close ally of Vladimir Putin's, to help stop the invasion of Ukraine.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Putin's latest warning to Ukraine shows how unlikely a peace deal is

On a visit to India, the Russian leader said Moscow would take part of Ukraine by force if Kyiv’s troops did not withdraw from the region.

CNBC - Politics - 3 days ago

Canada buying $200-million in weapons for Ukraine from U.S. stockpile -- December 3, 2025

Allies show support for the country as Kyiv faces pressure to accept unfavourable peace deal

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 3 days ago

Warily watching US-Russia talks, Ukrainians vow not to surrender

As U.S. and Russian negotiators met, and European leaders scrambled to make a peace deal palatable to Kyiv, Ukrainians were wary bystanders to talks over their future. But their view is firm: Yes to compromise, No to capitulation.

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Putin says Russia will take Donbas by force if it's not ceded by Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin said in an interview published on Thursday that Russia would take full control of Ukraine's Donbas region by force unless Ukrainian forces withdraw — something Kyiv has flatly rejected.

CBC News - World - 3 days ago

FaceTime access restricted in Russia amid escalating digital controls

Russia has curbed access to Apple’s FaceTime, authorities said Thursday, in the latest step toward tightening government oversight of internet use and...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 3 days ago

Russia blocks Roblox, Apple's FaceTime amid growing rebuke of foreign tech platforms

Russia has blocked Apple's video-calling app FaceTime, the state communications watchdog said Thursday, just a day after blocking the children's gaming platform Roblox.

CBC News - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Türkiye summons envoys of Russia, Ukraine over Black Sea tensions

Türkiye has summoned both Ukraine's ambassador and Russia's acting charge d'affaires to express its concerns regarding recent strikes on...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 4 days ago

Beyond barrels: India and Russia build a new energy playbook

From small modular reactors to rare-earth mining, New Delhi and Moscow are building a localized, secure clean-tech ecosystem

Russia Today - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Putin Says Russia Ready for War With Europe: Experts Name Nations Most Likely to Survive WW3

Global tensions rise as Vladimir Putin declares Russia ready for war. Experts identify the safest remote nations, from Antarctica to New Zealand, to survive World War III.

International Business Times - World - 4 days ago

Ukraine war latest: Trump says Putin wants peace after talks in Moscow

Kyiv and European leaders accused Russian president Vladimir Putin of feigning interest in peace efforts

Independent UK - Politics - 4 days ago

Ukraine territory compromise eludes US, Russia in Moscow talks

The U.S. and Russia have failed to reach any compromise or breakthrough on the Ukraine war in their high-stakes talks in Moscow, the Kremlin said Tuesday....

Daily Sabah - World - 5 days ago

Putin threatens Europe with war if it wants one, as Ukraine peace talks falter

Russian President Vladimir Putin doubled down on threats toward Europe ahead of peace talks with the U.S., saying Moscow was "ready" for war.

CNBC - Politics - 5 days ago

Mary Regan: It was clear this was a hugely tense moment for Zelensky who – between handshakes – was being updated 'hour to hour' on talks with Putin

As he stepped out of his car and onto the red carpet at Áras an Uachtaráin, Volodymyr Zelensky unclenched his phone from his palm and handed it over to one...

Independent.ie - Opinion - 5 days ago

Pinning a Ukraine peace to principles -- Europe insists that any plan to end the war in Ukraine hold Russia accountable for war crimes. That's not a barrier to peace. It is a universal foundation for it.

Europe insists that any plan to end the war in Ukraine hold Russia accountable for war crimes. That’s not a barrier to peace. It is a universal foundation for it.

Christian Science Monitor - Opinion - 5 days ago

Irish News Video -- 'Thank you Ireland' – Volodymyr Zelensky addresses the Dáil and tells TDs and senators: 'Help us achieve real peace'

‘Thank you Ireland’ – Volodymyr Zelensky addresses the Dáil and tells TDs and senators: ‘Help us achieve real peace’

Independent.ie - World - 5 days ago

A Pivotal Week for Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

Zelenskyy’s Paris talks with Macron mark the start of a pivotal diplomatic week as the U.S., Europe, and Ukraine push for a viable peace plan while battlefield violence and political turmoil continue.

OilPrice.com - World - 6 days ago

Russia-Ukraine war: US envoy Witkoff to meet Russian President Putin for peace talks in Moscow

US envoy Steve Witkoff will be holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on terms of a revised peace plan to end the war with Ukraine. Washington has said it is optimistic, but Kyiv and its European allies are taking a more cautious line. Dasha Chernyshova reports from Moscow.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 6 days ago

EU spends over 187 billion euros on Ukraine

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – EU foreign policy chief says that the bloc has already spent over 187 billion euros to support Ukraine.

Mehr News Agency - Business - 6 days ago

Trump Peace Delegation Heads To Moscow After Upbeat Talks With Ukraine

The effort, led by Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, has reached a point where direct engagement with the Kremlin is considered necessary. Russian officials confirmed that President Vladimir Putin will meet the American delegation on Tuesday, raising expectations for a rare moment of potential

International Business Times - World - 6 days ago

U.S.-Ukraine Talks Prove Productive Ahead of Moscow Meeting

U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators reported progress in Florida toward a revised peace framework for ending Russia’s war, even as Kyiv faces political turmoil and prepares for further talks with Moscow.

OilPrice.com - World - 7 days ago

Russia-Ukraine war: How peace efforts are fuelling a diplomatic mess

A cacophony of conflicting strategies and goals are emerging from Washington, Moscow and European chancelleries

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 7 days ago

Ayatollah Khamenei's view on Ukraine peace plan

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – In his recent televised speech, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, addressed the Ukraine crisis by referring to America’s interventions in various parts of the world.

Mehr News Agency - Opinion - 7 days ago

Video: Top Zelensky aide raided in $100 Million corruption scandal

ALBAWABA - On Friday, Ukraine's anti-corruption officials searched the home of Andriy Yermak, who is the powerful chief of staff to President Volodymyr

Albawaba - Business - 10 days ago

Russia Likely To Reject US-Ukraine Peace Plan As War May Last Through Christmas

Russia is said to reject a new peace plan brokered by the US and Ukraine following the controversial 28-point proposal that would see Ukraine making a lot of concessions.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 12 days ago

Ukraine to back 'essence' of peace deal with Russia, official says

The ‘essence’ of the peace plan is supported by Ukraine but some of the most sensitive issues remain to be discussed, an official said

Evening Standard - World - 13 days ago

Arms industry investors in panic over Ukraine peace talks

A US-backed peace initiative has reportedly prompted a sell-off of German arms manufacturers’ stocks

Russia Today - Business - 14 days ago

A plan to humiliate Europe in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Trump's 28-point plan for Ukraine showed that he tried to secure Russia's opinion rather than being inclined towards NATO and European countries' policies and consulting with them to resolve the crisis.

Mehr News Agency - Opinion - 15 days ago

Starmer and other Ukraine allies express 'concern' over US peace plan

Donald Trump said his proposal is not a ‘final offer’ but the war must end now

Evening Standard - World - 15 days ago

Zelensky says he won't 'betray' Ukraine amid Trump peace plan dilemma

‘Now is one of the most difficult moments of our history’, says Ukraine President as US tells him to sign up to losing territory or lose arms

Evening Standard - World - 16 days ago

Nine killed as Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles

The wave of attacks wounded dozens more and damaged energy and transport infrastructure, President Zelensky said

Evening Standard - World - 19 days ago

Ukraine Secures French Fighter Jet Deal as Kremlin Pushes for New U.S. Summit

Ukraine has signed a landmark 10-year deal with France for 100 Rafale fighter jets as Russia signals interest in a new summit with the United States to discuss ending the war.

OilPrice.com - World - 20 days ago

Ukraine signs letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale jets from France

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Monday that he had signed a letter of intent to obtain up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France as he...

Daily Sabah - Business - 21 days ago

Will Russia Intervene to Save Maduro?

The United States is intensifying military and diplomatic pressure on Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, testing Moscow’s ability to defend its most important Latin American ally amid stretched resources and global tensions.

OilPrice.com - World - 1 month ago

Company Inks $7M Deal to Provide Satellite Technology to US Army -- The Russia-Ukraine war has just in the past three years transformed technological capabilities and made the international...

The Russia-Ukraine war has just in the past three years transformed technological capabilities and made the international military community rethink war tactics.

Military.com - Technology - 1 month ago

Greenpeace Accuses Russia of Destroying the Environment

A new Greenpeace report accuses Russia of accelerating environmental destruction and obstructing global climate progress as it prioritizes war and resource exploitation.

OilPrice.com - Environment - 1 month ago

Inside-net: Russia is dismantling free internet connections

The Russian authorities this year created a ‘white list’ of websites that are not to be blocked while everything else would not be available for users in Russia

Global Voices - Technology - 2 months ago

Starmer: 'Sooner or later' Russia must yield to peace

Leaders from Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada met virtually to discuss a proposed ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Voice of America - Top Stories - 8 months ago

Can the US pry Russia away from China?

Western politicians have repeatedly called on China to limit or cease tacit support for Russia’s bloody war against Ukraine

Voice of America - Top Stories - 8 months ago

A Nightmarish New Report Has Detailed Russia's War Crimes In Ukraine

A new UN-backed report released Thursday found Russia has committed war crimes and likely crimes against humanity during its yearlong invasion of Ukraine.

BuzzFeed News - World - 1 year ago

IOC president blasts Ukraine – media

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Back has reportedly urged Kiev against calls to boycott the Paris 2024 Games

Russia Today - Sports - 2 years ago

Russia and Belarus may be permitted to send neutral delegations to the 2024 Olympics

Ukraine’s Sports Minister Vadim Guttsait says his country might boycott the Paris Olympics next year if Russia and Belarus are granted entry

Russia Today - Sports - 2 years ago

Ukraine Invaded by Russia: Inside the War, the Refugee Crisis and the World's Reaction

Russia's invasion of Ukraine began Feb. 24. Since then, at least 24,000 people have been killed and at least 10 million people have been displaced.

Inside Edition - Politics - 3 years ago