Alexander Stubb says Putin’s intransigence could pave way for ‘bone-crushing’ sanctions package

The negotiations in Türkiye lasted around two hours

Neither Ukrainian President Zelenskyy or Russian President Putin are there.

Trump’s endorsement came the day after he backed European leaders’ demand for a ceasefire first.

Ankara is ready to help Moscow and Kiev pick up the settlement process “where they left off” in 2022, the president has said

The Ukrainian parliament has ratified the minerals deal between Washington and Kiev, the US president has confirmed

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine on May 8-10 to mark the World War II Victory Day, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration decides whether a deal to end the more than three-year war is within reach.

Moscow’s attack, the largest on the Ukrainian capital this year, left dozens injured, including children

Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of violating a 30-hour truce, but it comes as diplomatic efforts pick up, Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg writes.

Ukraine’s leader has proposed extending the truce beyond the 30-hour period offered by Russia

A revealing video released by Ukraine showing two men being interrogated has sparked tensions as China scurries to shut down the “hype”.>