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Putin declares Easter ceasefire; Zelenskyy says Russian bombardment 'has not subsided' News - World - | 6 hours ago

Citing humanitarian reasons, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine starting on Saturday, as Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of captured soldiers in the largest exchange since Moscow's full-scale invasion started over three years ago.

CBC News - World - 49 minutes ago

Russia's Putin declares unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a surprise one-day ceasefire in Ukraine for Easter on Saturday (Apr 19), but Kyiv said Russian forces continued artillery fire and called instead for an extended true halt to hostilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia had rejected just such a

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 hour ago

Trump says Ukraine-Russia talks 'coming to a head' and 'no one is playing' him in push to end war -- April 18, 2025

Secretary of State made comments as the U.S. and Ukraine near a long-delayed minerals deal

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 hour ago

Ukraine, wary of Putin's Easter truce, says it will reciprocate only in genuine ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin announces an Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, as the two countries exchange prisoners in largest swap since the three-year war began. Ukraine responds with skepticism.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Rubio says U.S. may soon "move on" from Ukraine-Russia peace efforts -- President Trump could give up on efforts to end the war in Ukraine "in a matter of days," Rubio says, highlighting the administration view that it's "not our war." -- Apr 18

President Trump could give up on efforts to end the war in Ukraine "in a matter of days," Rubio says, highlighting the administration view that it's "not our war."

CBS News - World - 1 hour ago

Vladimir Putin calls for temporary Easter ceasefire -- Russian President Vladimir Putin is calling for a temporary Easter ceasefire with Ukraine. Despite the war's largest prisoner swap on Saturday, officials from Kyiv say the fighting has not stopped.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is calling for a temporary Easter ceasefire with Ukraine. Despite the war's largest prisoner swap on Saturday, officials from Kyiv say the fighting has not stopped.

CBS News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Putin's 'Easter truce': Kremlin orders pause in Ukraine war

Easter ceasefire announced after Washington doubled down on threats to abandon peace talks within days unless Moscow and Kyiv show they are ready to stop the war

Independent UK - World - 2 hours ago

Putin declares 'Easter truce' in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the pause will go from 6 p.m. local time Saturday until 12 a.m. on Monday, for the Easter holiday.

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Ukraine says Russian attacks continue despite Putin's truce

Putin announced an "Easter truce" that would see a pause in fighting from 6 p.m. local time Saturday until 12 a.m. on Monday.

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Putin declares Easter truce with Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a surprise pause in fighting with Ukraine over the Easter holiday. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports.

NBC News - World - 2 hours ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy skeptical of Putin's Easter ceasefire, says previous truce proposal by US was ignored

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday balked at Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement of an Easter ceasefire, saying air raid alerts were still sounding in the country.

Fox News - World - 2 hours ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky accuses Putin of breaching 'Easter truce'

Zelensky responds by saying Russian drones in Ukrainian skies show Moscow's true attitude towards Easter

Independent UK - Politics - 3 hours ago

Zelensky says Russian attacks ongoing despite Putin announcing 'Easter truce'

The Russian president says he ordered his forces to "stop all military activity" until the end of Sunday.

BBC News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Russia Announces Easter Weekend Cease-Fire; Supreme Court Halts Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral cease-fire today in recognition of the Easter holiday. The order pauses Russian combat operations s...

Epoch Times - US News - 3 hours ago

▶ - Russia Announces Easter Weekend Cease-Fire; Supreme Court Halts Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral cease-fire today in recognition of the Easter holiday. The order pauses Russian combat operations s...

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Ukraine reports continued Russian attacks despite Putin's Easter ceasefire declaration

Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia cannot be trusted after rejection of Trump’s ceasefire proposal

Irish Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Zelensky says Russian attacks persist after 'Easter truce'

The Russian president said military operations would be halted until midnight on Monday

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Zelenskyy says Russia attacking Ukraine despite Putin announcing Easter ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he had ordered a pause to military activities "based on humanitarian considerations", but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says artillery fire has not subsided.

SBS - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Ukraine Wary Of Putin's Easter Truce And Says It Will Reciprocate Only A Genuine Ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the ceasefire “another attempt by Putin to play with human lives."

Huffington Post - World - 4 hours ago

Ukraine wary of Putin's Easter truce and says it will reciprocate only with a genuine ceasefire

Ukraine said it would reciprocate any genuine ceasefire by Moscow, but voiced skepticism.

CNBC - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Putin announces 30-hour 'Easter truce' - but Zelenskyy says Russian attacks continuing

The Ukrainian president says Russia is still carrying out "assault operations" hours after the Kremlin claimed the ceasefire would come into effect.

Sky News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Trump administration plans to send envoy to Russia again – CNN

Steve Witkoff, who has met with Putin three times this year, will reportedly seek to get Moscow to agree to a Ukraine peace framework

Russia Today - World - 5 hours ago

No trust among Ukraine's soldiers in Putin's Easter ceasefire

Kramatorsk, Ukraine: Ukrainian soldiers just a few kilometres from the front lines in the east told AFP on Saturday they had no trust in Vladimir Puti...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners

Russia and Ukraine both confirmed a swap of prisoners of war on Saturday, mediated by the UAE. Each released 246 prisoners, while a further 31 wounded Ukrainians were transferred in exchange for 15 injured Russian soldiers, the Russian defence ministry said.

Sky News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Ukraine, Russia swap POWs, other prisoners involving more than 500 people

Ukraine and Russia conducted a swap of more than 500 prisoners of war on Saturday (Apr 19), the latest in a series of exchanges since Russia launched a full-scale invasion more than three years ago. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a post on the Telegram messaging app, said 277 Ukraini

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Russia declares unilateral Easter truce; Ukraine says attacks are ongoing

Russia says it expects Ukraine to do the same over the Easter period.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Putin announces 'Easter truce' - but Zelenskyy says Russia is already breaching it

The Kremlin claims the temporary ceasefire will last until the end of Sunday, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian artillery fire "has not subsided".

Sky News - World - 6 hours ago

Full story: Kremlin orders pause in Ukraine hostilities

Easter ceasefire announced after Washington doubled down on threats to abandon peace talks within days unless Moscow and Kyiv show they are ready to stop the war

Independent UK - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Putin Announces an Easter Ceasefire as Russia and Ukraine Swap Hundreds of POWs

According to the Kremlin, the ceasefire will last from 6 p.m. Moscow time on Saturday to midnight following Easter Sunday.

Military.com - US News - 7 hours ago

Ukraine updates: Kyiv to mirror Russia during 'Easter truce'

Ukraine's foreign minister said Vladimir Putin "cannot be trusted" after the Russian leader declared a unilateral truce until Monday. Meanwhile, Russia claims it has retook almost all of the Kursk region. DW has more.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

latest - | Putin declares 30-hour Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian president Vladimir Putin declared a unilateral 30-hour Easter ceasefire in Ukraine yesterday after Washington said it could abandon peace talks wit...

Independent.ie - World - 7 hours ago

Europe - latest - | Putin declares 30-hour Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian president Vladimir Putin declared a unilateral 30-hour Easter ceasefire in Ukraine yesterday after Washington said it could abandon peace talks wit...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Ukraine claims 'heavy shelling' by Russia after Easter truce announcement

Zelenskyy’s statement came after Putin announced a 30-hour ceasefire in Ukraine starting 6:00 pm on Saturday, April 19 (Moscow time)

First Post - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Putin declares Easter Day ceasefire in Ukraine

Former CIA station chief Dan Hoffman joins ‘Fox News Live’ to discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement to have a ceasefire in Ukraine on Easter Day.

Fox News - World - 7 hours ago

US Cease-Fire Proposals Fit 'Realities on the Ground' in Ukraine: French Officials

The Élysée said the purpose of the meeting was to allow Ukraine to better understand the American proposals.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Vladimir Putin calls Easter truce in Ukraine war to last until Monday — but Zelensky says Russians still attacking

The truce will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday and last through 12 a.m. on Monday, Putin said.

New York Post - World - 8 hours ago

Putin Announces Temporary Easter Ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, the Kremlin said Saturday. | London / Europe

Breitbart - Politics - 8 hours ago

Putin declares Easter ceasefire in Ukraine as hundreds of prisoners are exchanged

According to the Kremlin, the ceasefire will last from 6 p.m. Moscow time on Saturday to midnight following Easter Sunday.

NBC News - Science - 9 hours ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin announces temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of captured soldiers in the largest exchange since Moscow’s full-scale invasion started

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a temporary halt in fighting with Ukraine for Easter

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary halt in fighting in Ukraine, citing humanitarian reasons, the Kremlin said Saturday.

The Globe and Mail - World - 9 hours ago

Russia and Ukraine conduct largest prisoner swap since war began

Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of prisoners in the largest exchange since the Russian full-scale invasion started over three years ago.

First Post - World - 9 hours ago

Vladimir Putin Announces 'Easter Truce' In Ukraine War Until End Of Sunday

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared an “Easter truce” in the ongoing war against Ukraine, stating that Moscow would pause “all military operations” until Monday

One America News Network - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin announces an Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed scepticism about the unilateral ceasefire announced by Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin at Easter.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 9 hours ago

Putin announces an Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed scepticism about the unilateral ceasefire announced by Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin at Easter.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Vladimir Putin Announces Temporary Easter Ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, the Kremlin said Saturday. | London / Europe

Breitbart - World - 9 hours ago

Watch moment Vladimir Putin announces 'Easter truce' -- It is unclear if Ukraine has accepted the terms or already discussed the plans for the pause in fighting with Russia. -- Europe

It is unclear if Ukraine has accepted the terms or already discussed the plans for the pause in fighting with Russia.

BBC News - World - 9 hours ago

Ties with Russia and China key to global peace – Iranian foreign minister -- Exclusive

The three countries are “serious” about working together for the sake of international peace, Abbas Araghchi has told RT

Russia Today - US News - 9 hours ago

Ties with Russia and China key to global peace – Iranian foreign minister

The three countries are “serious” about working together for the sake of international peace, Abbas Araghchi has told RT

Russia Today - World - 9 hours ago

Putin Announces 'Easter Truce' In Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday announced a surprise Easter truce in the conflict in Ukraine to last until midnight on Sunday.

International Business Times - World - 9 hours ago

Putin announces 'Easter truce' in Ukraine conflict: TV

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday announced an Easter truce in the conflict in Ukraine starting this evening and lasting till midni...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Putin Declares Easter Cease-Fire in Ukraine War; Zelenskyy Accuses Russia of Continued Attacks

Russia has announced a unilateral Easter truce amid rising U.S. pressure for a breakthrough in peace negotiations with Ukraine.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Easter Truce: Putin calls for pause as Russia reclaims Kursk

ALBAWABA — Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a temporary ceasefire in eastern Ukraine on Saturday in observance of Easter, instructing Russian f

Albawaba - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Trump has done more in '90 days' for Ukraine war than Dems have in over 900 days

Retired Army Lieutenant Gen. Keith Kellogg provides analysis of the U.S.’s attempted handling of brokering peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

Fox News - World - 10 hours ago

Putin announces 30-hour Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, asks Kyiv to show goodwill

The ceasefire will last 30 hours starting 6:00 pm on Saturday, April 19 (Moscow time). However, Putin cautioned Russian forces regarding potential violations of the ceasefire by Ukrainian forces during the 30-hour halt

First Post - World - 11 hours ago

Russia announces Easter ceasefire

Moscow will pause hostilities with Kiev for 30 hours, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced

Russia Today - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Russia launches drone attack on Ukraine

It said the regions of Odesa, Kharkiv, Sumy, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions were affected by the attack.

Sky News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

U.S. will walk away from Russia-Ukraine peace effort if either side too difficult, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday "we will take a pass" on trying to resolve the war in Ukraine if either Russia or Ukraine makes it too difficult to end the conflict. "It's coming to a head right now," he said.

CBC News - World - 12 hours ago

Russia Claims Capture of Another Ukraine Holdout in Kursk Region

Russia has pushed Ukrainian forces from one of their last remaining footholds in Russia's Kursk region, officials said Saturday.

Breitbart - World - 12 hours ago

Russia says its forces have recaptured Oleshnya village from Ukrainian troops

Russian and North Korean soldiers have nearly deprived Kyiv of a key bargaining chip by retaking most of the region, where Ukrainian troops staged a surprise incursion last year.

First Post - World - 13 hours ago

Iran Sells Russia Drones And Missiles To Kill Ukrainians And Trump Doesn't Care

While the president brags about his “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran and throttling its oil exports, its weapons sales to Russia get a pass.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

As War Continues in Ukraine, Here's Where Efforts on a Cease-Fire Stand

With U.S. frustration rising, Marco Rubio warned that the Trump administration could abandon its peacemaking efforts in the absence of any clear progress.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,150

These are the key events on day 1,150 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Aljazeera - US News - 14 hours ago

Russia retakes more Ukrainian territory as Trump signals US could quit peace talks

The United States president's threat came after secretary of state Marco Rubio said the US would "move on" if peace was not "doable".

SBS - World - 14 hours ago

Oscar Jenkins faces up to 15 years in jail for defending Ukraine

Russian puppet authorities in eastern Ukraine will try the 33-year-old with fighting for Ukraine against Vladimir Putin’s invasion.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 19 hours ago

Soviet reactors for silicon dreams: Bulgaria snubs Ukraine in bid for AI future

"I want to speak with President Trump, Elon Musk, Microsoft, Bill Gates. If they’re interested and we can make this happen," Borissov said on Wednesday.

Euractiv - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Sen. Chris Van Hollen describes meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia; Trump says U.S. could move on from Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the U.S. could "move on" from its involvement in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine if no progress is made "within a matter of days."

NBC News - Politics - 22 hours ago

'Get it done': Trump threatens to abandon Russia-Ukraine peace efforts

Over the past few weeks, US officials have acknowledged privately that the chances of a quick peace deal in Ukraine have grown elusive.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 22 hours ago

World News -- Rubio hints US may drop Ukraine peace talks as Lammy hails 'shared commitment'

Marco Rubio has hinted that the US could abandon Russia-Ukraine peace talks after a meeting in Paris on ending the war that David Lammy said underscored th...

Independent.ie - World - 1 day ago

World News -- Donald Trump says US may 'take a pass' on Ukraine talks if progress is not achieved soon

Donald Trump has said the US could “take a pass” on Ukraine peace talks if they become too difficult but added he thought there was a “good chance” of succ...

Independent.ie - World - 1 day ago

U.S., Ukraine sign memorandum as first step to minerals deal, senior Ukrainian official says -- April 17, 2025

Trump has pushed for a compact that would allow the United States to have privileged access to Ukraine’s natural resources

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Trump Considers Exit From Russia–Ukraine Peace Talks; Abrego Garcia Faces Human Trafficking Allegation

President Donald Trump says a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine must be reached within days or he may abandon negotiations altogether. He added that th...

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Trump says Ukraine-Russia talks are 'coming to a head,' insists 'no one is playing' him

President Donald Trump says negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are “coming to a head” and believes there is a "good chance of solving" the crisis.

AP News - Politics - 1 day ago

U.S. 'will move on' from Ukraine peace efforts if no progress within days, Marco Rubio warns

“We need to determine very quickly now, and I’m talking about a matter of days, whether or not this is doable in the next few weeks," Rubio told reporters.

NBC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ukraine is '90%' ready to agree to US peace proposal — now it's up to Russia: official

Special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to offer Moscow a "carrot" of reduced sanction and unfrozen assets, a senior Trump adviser told The Post.

New York Post - Politics - 1 day ago

Trump: US will soon 'take a pass' if no Ukraine deal -- m read

US President insisted both sides had to make progress

Gulf News - World - 1 day ago

Russia sees hope in Ukraine talks, calls US contacts 'complicated'

MOSCOW: Russia has said there are early signs of progress in efforts to end the war in Ukraine, but described its contacts with the United States on the issue as rather 'complicated'.Contacts...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Yes, step up the pace on Ukraine peace — with fresh consequences if Putin resists

The Trump administration is right to inject a sense of urgency into the Ukraine cease-fire negotiations. But threatening to wash our hands of the matter could perversely encourage Kremlin obduracy.

New York Post - Opinion - 1 day ago

Secretary of State Rubio Briefs the Press After Ukraine Talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio gives a press briefing after Ukraine talks before leaving Paris in the early morning on April 18.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

France has heralded positive momentum after talks that brought together US, Ukraine and European officials in Paris.

France heralded positive momentum after talks that brought together US, Ukraine and European officials in Paris. Further meetings could help Ukraine's European allies shape the course of peace negotiations with Russia.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ukraine publishes memorandum on minerals deal with US

Kiev is expected to sign a formal natural resources agreement with Washington this month, the document says

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Trump says US will 'take a pass' on Ukraine peace efforts if Russia refuses to play ball

The Trump administration made clear it will abandon peace attempts for Ukraine if Russia fails to adhere to any terms, but the president did not say whether there would be consequences.

Fox News - Politics - 1 day ago

Trump threatens to abandon Ukraine talks 'very shortly'

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington may pull out of negotiations to end the Ukraine conflict within days if both Moscow and Kyiv fail to make rapid progress to...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

President Trump on likelihood of a Russia-Ukraine deal

President Trump was asked about Secretary of State Marco Rubio's earlier comments on whether a deal was possible between the two warring sides.

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

US will abandon Russia-Ukraine peace deal if no progress soon, say Trump and Rubio

Donald Trump says he expects to sign a full minerals deal with Ukraine next week

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Trump says US will 'pass' on Ukraine peace talks if no progress soon

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Biden administration would abandon its efforts to broker peace between the two nations unless a breakthrough emerges soon

Evening Standard - World - 1 day ago

US Will Drop Russia–Ukraine Peace Push in Absence of Progress, Trump and Rubio Warn

Following Rubio’s comments, the Kremlin said it was committed resolving the conflict and open to dialogue.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ukraine Sanctions 3 Chinese Companies After Zelenskyy Alleges Weapons Transfers to Russia

The Ukrainian leader accuses China of arming Russia in violation of a wartime pledge.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

US to walk away if Ukraine talks become 'very difficult' – Trump

US President Donald Trump has warned Washington could abandon efforts to broker peace if talks between Moscow and Kiev fail to move forward

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Russia jails 19-year old for condemning its war in Ukraine

Daria Kozyreva used 19th-century poetry and graffiti to protest Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Amir's Moscow visit the calmest by foreign leader with friendly, positive talks: Russian writers

Moscow: Several Russian writers highlighted the visit of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Moscow and the meeting with Russian President...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump says Ukraine-Russia talks 'coming to a head' and 'no one is playing' him in push to end war

President Donald Trump says negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are “coming to a head” and insists that neither side is “playing” him in his push to end the grinding war.

Lancaster Online - World - 1 day ago

Iran turns to Russia for backing in nuclear negotiations with US

Iran on Friday looked to Russia for backing on a potential agreement with Washington regarding its advancing nuclear program, ahead of a second round of...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Amir's visit to Russia captures global spotlight

Doha: The AmirHH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani s official visit to the Russian Federation garnered significant media attention both regionally and i...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 1 day ago

U.S. will abandon Ukraine peace push if no progress made

European diplomatic officials say American top diplomat's comments reflected growing frustration in the White House over Russian intransigence to end the war

YNET News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Rubio says the U.S. will drop Ukraine-Russia peace efforts if no progress within days

Rubio spoke in Paris after talks among U.S., Ukrainian and European officials produced outlines for steps toward peace and appeared to make some progress.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

US threatens to abandon Russia-Ukraine peace talks 'within days'

Warning issued over the Easter break as Ukraine braces for potential Russian bombardment, after previous holidays were marred by violence

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Sudan Rival Government, US Pushing Ukraine-Russia Deal, US-Saudi Nuclear Tech Talks

On this episode of American Prestige, headlines from around the globe

The Nation - World - 1 day ago

U.S. proposes lighter sanctions on Russia as part of peace plan with Ukraine: Bloomberg

U.S. proposals for ending the war were shared in Paris on Thursday, according to Bloomberg.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

With promise of peace unmet in Gaza and Ukraine, Trump may find Iran just as tough

Negotiators are lowering any expectations of a swift breakthrough in the decades-long dispute ahead of talks between the US and Iran in Rome

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Zelensky Blasts Russia's Deadly Good Friday Missile Strikes: 'Mockery'

Russian missiles have repeatedly targeted Ukrainian cities in April as ceasefire talks with the U.S. spluttered.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Massive Russian strikes target Ukrainian military-industrial complex – MOD

Russian forces have attacked Ukrainian drone manufacturers and airfields with long-range strikes, according to the Defense Ministry

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Türkiye won't open straits until Russia-Ukraine peace -- Türkiye will continue to block the passage of military vessels in the Black Sea until Russia-Ukraine peace, Defense Ministry sources said.

Türkiye will continue to block the passage of military vessels in the Black Sea until Russia and Ukraine sign a peace agreement, Turkish Defense Ministry sources have said, as it hosted a two-day security meeting with the participation of 21 nations, including Ukraine but without Russia.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 1 day ago

China denies supplying weapons to Russia as US warns it may abandon Ukraine peace talks

China has denied supplying lethal weapons to aid Russia's war, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy doubled down on his accusations. Mr Zelenskyy said he received intelligence that Beijing has been supplying artillery and gunpowder to Moscow. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington will st

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

What we know about US-Ukraine minerals deal -- The US and Ukraine have taken the first step to finalising a deal that would set up an investment fund for Ukraine's reconstruction.

The US and Ukraine have taken the first step to finalising a deal that would set up an investment fund for Ukraine's reconstruction.

BBC News - Business - 1 day ago

US Issues Ultimatum Over Ukraine Peace Deal

"We're not going to continue to fly all over the world and do meeting after meeting after meeting if no progress is being made," said Marco Rubio.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Rubio Says The US Will Drop Ukraine-Russia Peace Efforts If No Progress Within Days

The secretary of state warns the Trump administration may “move on” because “it’s not our war.”

Huffington Post - World - 1 day ago

Trump will abandon Ukraine peace efforts 'in days' if no progress made soon, Rubio says

Rubio's warning came amid signs of some progress in US talks with Ukraine.

Euractiv - Politics - 1 day ago

Rubio says US ready to 'move on' within days if no progress made on Russia-Ukraine peace deal

Sec. of State Marco Rubio warns U.S. will cease efforts to secure peace between Russia and Ukraine if the effort does not appear achieveable in the short term

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

Rubio hints US may drop Ukraine peace talks as Lammy hails 'shared commitment'

The US secretary of state said Washington may be ready to ‘move on’ if there is not progress on a peace deal in the coming days.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Rubio suggests the US will drop Ukraine-Russia peace efforts if no progress within days

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. may be ready to “move on” from efforts for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal if there is no progress in the coming days. He spoke in Paris after a …

Bay to Bay News - World - 1 day ago

Russian Orthodox Church blasts Moldova for blocking bishop's Easter trip

Moldovan police have stopped a bishop from traveling to Jerusalem hours ahead of the Easter celebration on April 20

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

US and Ukraine sign memorandum on mineral resource deal

The final agreement on rare-earth resources is expected to be signed next week, US President Donald Trump has said

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

So-called Israel-Hamas, Ukraine war 'experts' spew false info on Joe Rogan's podcast -- There has to be a standard

I’ve been on Joe’s podcast a number of times before and have always enjoyed it.

New York Post - Opinion - 1 day ago

Fewer Americans consider Russia an 'enemy,' new poll shows

Republicans have been softening their view on Russia, though not so much on President Vladimir Putin

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Dutton denies claims of 'verballing' Indonesian president over reported Russian military links

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been roundly criticised by the government over his response to reports Russia was planning to base military aircraft in Indonesia. The Kremlin has labelled the story fake news, but the Opposition Leader has been pressed to explain why he wrongly claimed the…

SBS - World - 2 days ago

Lammy says Russia must accept 'unconditional ceasefire' after US-Europe talks

The Foreign Secretary travelled to Paris for the first high-level discussions between British, French and White House officials since February.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Russia and Qatar strike $2bn investment deal

Moscow and Doha have signed an agreement to strengthen economic ties and bilateral cooperation

Russia Today - Business - 2 days ago

Russia removes Taliban from terror list

The move enables Russian-Afghan business dealings and is a step toward international recognition for the ostracised Taliban government

Middle East Eye - World - 2 days ago

Russia takes Afghan Taliban off its list of banned terrorist groups

Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday lifted its long-standing ban on Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban, removing the group from its list of designated...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Russia's Putin Compares Elon Musk to Soviet Space Pioneer

It is not often "incredible people... materialise", Putin remarked in the latest move of what appears to be a Kremlin bid to flatter Musk.

Breitbart - Technology - 2 days ago

Russia removes Afghan Taliban from list of banned terrorist groups

Russia on Thursday suspended its ban on the Taliban, which it had designated for more than two decades as a terrorist organisation, in a move that paves the way for Moscow to normalise ties with the...

International The News - World - 2 days ago

China, Ukraine War Take Backseat in Time 100 List Dominated by Trump Admin

Time published its list of 100 most influential people, which it described as highlighting "the individuals who are transforming the world."

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

'Russia will tell our story': African experts welcome Moscow's media outreach

Russian media presence on the continent will help counter Western media’s dominance

Russia Today - Opinion - 2 days ago

Russia strikes Dnipro as Ukrainian officials seek security pledges in Paris

Ukrainian officials say Russian forces launched a massive drone attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, killing three people including a child and wounding dozens. The strike was the …

Bay to Bay News - World - 2 days ago

Czechia ends imports of Russian oil

In March, Czechia still imported Russian fossil fuels worth €132 million, according to research by the think tank CREA.

Euractiv - Environment - 2 days ago

3 dead, 30 injured in mass Russian drone strike in Ukraine's Dnipro

A Russian drone assault on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Wednesday evening killed three people – including a child – and left many...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Will talks bring Ukraine ceasefire?

US Secretary Marco Rubio and Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff are attending talks in Paris in the hopes to bring peace in Ukraine, as Ukraine claims Russia has broken the energy ceasefire more than 30 times.

Sky News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Russia's largest military call-up whips up fear among young men

With at least 100,000 soldiers killed in the war against Ukraine, Moscow is making life harder for draft dodgers.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Zelensky invites Trump to Ukraine in bid to combat 'Russian narratives' in US

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a similar invitation to President Donald Trump in 2023. However, his latest request came after the United States overhauled its approach to the war in Ukraine.

Washington Examiner - World - 4 days ago

Australia responds after report says Russia eyeing Indonesian airbase

Australian defence minister says Jakarta assured him report ‘simply not true’

Independent UK - World - 4 days ago

Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona Predicted Lineups - UCL Quarterfinal Second Leg 2024-2025

Signal Iduna Park is set to host a thrilling UEFA Champions League encounter as Borussia Dortmund face Barcelona in the second leg of their quarterfinal

Albawaba - Sports - 4 days ago

Ukraine pounds Russia's Kursk region in drone attack

Russia’s defence ministry claimed to have shot down over 100 drones above its Kursk region

Evening Standard - World - 4 days ago

Romania, Moldova, Georgia: Attitudes toward Russia, US before and after elections

Romania, Moldova and Georgia walk a tightrope between Western integration and Russian influence

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 5 days ago

Russia has world's largest energy reserves – report

The country’s oil, gas, and coal resources will last for decades to come, according to government data

Russia Today - Business - 5 days ago

Russia anticipates future where pipeline gas exports to Europe never recover

In 2019, Russia sold 191 billion cubic metres (bcm) of natural gas to Europe. Last year, it sold 45 bcm.

Euractiv - Environment - 5 days ago

Russia Says Deadly Sumy Strike Hit Army Meeting

Russia said Monday that its missiles hit a meeting of Ukrainian army commanders in Sumy, accusing Ukraine of using civilians as a "human shield" after Kyiv said the attack Sunday killed at least 34 people in one of the deadliest strikes of the entire war.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Russia tightens restrictions on Black Sea oil export ports

Russia, the world's second-largest oil exporter, tightened restrictions on its oil exports on Wednesday by suspending operations at a mooring in the...

Daily Sabah - Business - 5 days ago

Zelenskyy Says JD Vance Is 'Somehow Justifying' Putin's War In Ukraine

The Ukrainian president called on Donald Trump to visit his country before engaging in any further negotiations to end the conflict.

Huffington Post - World - 5 days ago

Starmer condemns Russian missile strike after 34 killed in Ukraine

Two ballistic missiles struck the heart of the city at around 10.15am

Evening Standard - World - 6 days ago

Russian missiles hit Ukrainian city of Sumy on Palm Sunday, killing more than 30

Russian missiles struck the heart of the Ukrainian city of Sumy as people gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 6 days ago

More than 30 Ukrainians killed by Russian ballistics in Palm Sunday strike

Russia hit the Ukrainian city of Sumy with two missiles as civilian celebrated Palm Sunday, killing more than 20 people and injuring dozens of others, officials said.

Fox News - World - 6 days ago

Russian ballistic missile strike on Ukraine's Sumy kills at least 32

A Russian ballistic missile strike on the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy killed at least 32 people and injured 80 others on Sunday morning, according to...

Daily Sabah - World - 6 days ago

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of failing to pause strikes after U.S. envoy leaves Moscow

Moscow and Kyiv both agreed in principle last month to implement a limited, 30-day ceasefire, but they each allege near-immediate breaches by the other side.

CNBC - Politics - 6 days ago

US envoy suggests Ukraine can be partitioned 'like Berlin'

General Keith Kellogg appeared to suggest the country could be split into zones of control with British, French and Russian troops.

Evening Standard - World - 7 days ago

US tops Russia to become Europe's second-biggest gas supplier

Russian gas flows had surged in 2024, but US LNG is back behind Norway in second place.

Euractiv - Environment - 8 days ago

More than 150 Chinese mercenaries 'fighting for Russia in Ukraine'

The Ukrainian president accused the Kremlin of recruiting fighters from China by advertising on social media, but Beijing has branded the allegations ‘totally unfounded’

Evening Standard - World - 9 days ago

Chinese troops captured fighting for Russia in Ukraine, says Kyiv

Ukrainian officials have been ordered to obtain an official explanation from China

Evening Standard - World - 11 days ago

'Pissed off' at Putin, Trump threatens tariffs on Russian oil if Moscow blocks Ukraine deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he was 'pissed off' at Russian President Vladimir Putin and will impose secondary tariffs of 25 percent to 50 percent on buyers of Russian oil if he feels Moscow is blocking his efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

Korea Times - Opinion - 18 days ago

Trump, 'pissed off' at Putin, threatens tariffs on Russian oil

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he was 'pissed off' at Russian President Vladimir Putin and warned that he would impose secondary tariffs of 25%...

Daily Sabah - Business - 19 days ago

US says Russia escalated Ukraine conflict by deploying North Koreans

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday that the outgoing administration was adding fuel to the fire and seeking to escalate the conflict in Ukraine.

Euractiv - World - 23 days 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month ago

Russia criticizes US cease-fire idea for Ukraine as Putin plays hardball

Moscow's advances along front in recent months and Trump's attempt to strike peace deal to end three-year-old conflict have raised fears that Kyiv, which was backed by the West, could lose the war

YNET News - World - 1 month ago

Ukraine says ready for 30-day cease-fire, as US resumes military aid and intelligence sharing

After 9 hours of discussions in Saudi Arabia, Washington and Kiev announced that Ukraine agreed to temporary cease-fire with Russia, and US resumption of providing combat equipment and critical information; Ukraine: 'The offer is positive and will prove whether Russia wants peace or not,' Trump: 'I will speak with Putin this week, hoping for a full cease-fire within days. I will invite Zelensky back'

YNET News - World - 1 month ago

The Russian comeback is good for Israel

Analysis: Trump believes that Russia is an asset at the global level whereas Ukraine is now a liability, and Russia wants to dissolve old alliances in favor of a new world order with a clearly defined sphere of influence for each superpower; Israel can renew cooperation with Moscow along with entry into almost harmonious relations with the new US administration

YNET News - Opinion - 1 month ago

What happens to the Middle East if Russia and the US stop being enemies?

The US might ignore Russia reasserting itself in Libya and Syria, but Trump and Putin will still compete over Gulf cash

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Russian missile experts flew to Iran amid clashes with Israel

Records show senior specialists in air defense, artillery, rocketry, advanced weapons and missile testing, traveled to Islamic Republic in 2023, reportedly visiting missile sites, Caspian Sea base - with purpose of visit unclear

YNET News - World - 1 month ago

Trump pauses all US military aid to Ukraine after angry clash with Zelensky

US president suggests minerals deal with Ukraine still possible; Vance says best security is US economic stake in Ukraine; European leaders propose peace plan, seek US support

YNET News - World - 1 month ago

Art and Arms: 2 Aspects of Resistance in Ukraine's Fight for Freedom

In Ukraine, everyone has a war story. It may not be combat, but it is the constant burden of destruction.

Military.com - Opinion - 2 months ago

Ukraine captured 2 North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia

Ukraine's forces have captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops in Russia's Kursk border region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday.

Washington Times - World - 3 months ago

In the Ukraine Conflict, Fake Fact-Checks Are Being Used to Spread Disinformation

Social media posts debunking purported Ukrainian disinformation are themselves fake. That doesn’t stop them from being featured on Russian state TV.

ProPublica - Technology - 4 months ago

Britain is in 'AI arms race' with Russia, Pat McFadden to warn

Chancellor of Duchy of Lancaster will announce plans to improve cyber resilience as Moscow is prepared to attack critical UK infrastructure

Telegraph UK - World - 4 months ago

Russian general who faked victories 'sacked by Putin'

Pro-Kremlin channel claims Colonel General Gennady Anashkin threw poorly prepared and ill-equipped units into battle

Telegraph UK - Top Stories - 4 months ago

Former British soldier fighting for Ukraine captured by Russia in Kursk

James Scott Rhys Anderson is shown in a video with his hands appearing tied together

Telegraph UK - World - 4 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 - 8 months ago

Russian man arrested under anti-terror law after talking about yoga

The Yarovaya law includes restrictions on religious groups and followers of 'non-traditional' religions

Independent UK - Weird - 1 year ago

Medvedev beats Rublev in all-Russian final

Daniil Medvedev won the ATP Dubai Duty Free tournament, beating compatriot Andrey Rublev in two sets in Saturday’s final

Russia Today - Sports - 2 years ago

Russian star dethrones UFC pound-for-pound king

Russia’s Islam Makhachev handed Alex Volkanovksi his first loss in a decade, in an instant classic in the UFC 284 main event

Russia Today - Sports - 2 years 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

Russian youngster wins Australian Open junior title

Alina Korneeva defeated compatriot Mirra Andreeva in Saturday’s final in Melbourne

Russia Today - Sports - 2 years ago

Djokovic hits out at media after father's Russian flag row (VIDEO)

Novak Djokovic says his father was mistranslated in a video which showed him alongside Russian supporters at the Australian Open

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

Google Allowed a Sanctioned Russian Ad Company to Harvest User Data for Months

The internet giant may have provided Sberbank-owned RuTarget with unique mobile phone IDs, IP addresses, location information and details about users’ interests and online activity.

ProPublica - Technology - 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