
Trump, Putin Discuss Ukraine and Iran in Tense Call; No Breakthroughs
Trump and Putin fail to advance talks on Ukraine and Iran during tense phone call, while signaling interest in joint economic initiatives.
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Trump and Putin fail to advance talks on Ukraine and Iran during tense phone call, while signaling interest in joint economic initiatives.
Presidents Putin and Macron held their first phone call since 2022, discussing Iran’s nuclear program and the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing diplomacy and regional stability.
Putin and Macron held their first call since 2022, discussing Iran’s nuclear program and the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing diplomatic solutions.
Zelenskyy accuses firms in Germany, Czechia, South Korea, Japan, and the U.S. of supplying Russia with weapons machinery, urging sanctions. Putin asserts “Ukraine is ours.”
DPRK to send military construction workers and deminers to Russia’s Kursk region following Ukraine attacks, as leaders discuss expanded cooperation.
Russia deploys record 479 drones in overnight Ukraine assault amid escalating conflict, with Ukrainian forces intercepting majority of projectiles.
Kharkiv faces unprecedented Russian drone and missile attacks, with casualties rising as Ukraine reports intensified military strikes amid escalating tensions.
Russian airstrikes hit multiple Ukrainian cities, killing six and injuring 80. The attack follows Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian bomber aircraft.
Kyiv’s mayor reports four killed in a Russian air strike, with the death toll revised overnight. No response yet from Moscow.
Former US President Trump discloses Putin’s warning of a Russian response to Ukrainian drone attacks on strategic air bases, highlighting escalating tensions.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu meets DPRK leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang to discuss bilateral ties and Ukraine, following recent military agreements.
Ukraine’s SBU claims responsibility for striking the Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives, escalating tensions amid ongoing regional conflict.
A major Russian missile-drone attack on Kyiv injured 15 and damaged infrastructure, prompting calls for stricter sanctions against Moscow.
Trump’s envoy meets Putin as U.S. proposes Ukraine deal including Crimea recognition, amid European and Ukrainian reservations over territorial concessions.
Former US President Trump claims confidence in influencing Putin to halt Ukraine strikes during White House meeting with Norway\u2019s PM.
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating a fleeting Easter truce, exposing fragile peace prospects amid ongoing military escalation.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicates Washington may soon pivot from Russia-Ukraine peace efforts without immediate progress, raising global geopolitical stakes.
Ukraine extends martial law and military mobilization for 90 days as the conflict with Russia persists. Key updates on policy and regional impacts.
Trump threatens steep tariffs on Russian oil buyers amid Ukraine peace push, while U.S. negotiates resource deals and expands secondary sanctions.
Russia and the U.S. fail to reach joint statement after 12-hour Saudi talks, with Ukraine’s stance cited as a key factor in the impasse.