Trump wants Ukraine’s rare earth elements in exchange for continued US support
Post-war security offered for $500b of minerals and metals.
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‘Time to work together’: Trump, Putin start talks to end Ukraine war
Trump praised Putin, calling their call 'lengthy and highly productive'.
Ukraine claims Russia using North Korean soldiers in Kursk assaults
Zelenskyy: 'Russians use North Korean soldiers in Kursk region, with noticeable losses.'
Zelenskyy presses for more weapons as German chancellor visits amid peace talks
Ukraine faces intensified drone attacks; Scholz condemns Russia's energy strikes.
Zelenskyy demands Nato guarantees and weapons before talks with Russia
Zelenskyy warns a weak position could allow Putin to reclaim territory in future talks.
Zelenskyy willing to give up Ukrainian territory to Russia for peace
President says Ukraine could cede land temporarily for protection of a 'Nato umbrella'.
Half the size of London in a month: Russia’s quickest advance since start of war
Putin orders forces to intensify attacks ahead of possible peace talks with Donald Trump.
Putin claims 'Oreshnik' missile test justified by Ukraine's long-range strikes
Fragments of the Oreshnik ballistic missile have been found in Ukraine after strikes.
Russia threatens to strike Kyiv with ‘massive’ new missile
Ukrainians urged to shelter as false alerts and RS-26 missile threat cause panic.
Tensions high as US accused of 'fuelling' war in Ukraine
The Kremlin has hit out at the US for allowing long-range weapons.
Russia wants Kursk back before negotiations. Ukraine isn’t budging
Russia intensifies Kursk assault, aiming to expel Ukrainian troops before Trump talks.
Ukraine slams German chancellor for calling Putin: 'Opening Pandora's box'
Zelenskyy hits out at German chancellor after he spoke with Russian leader.
Trump calls Zelenskyy 'greatest salesman', slams him for Ukraine war
The Republican former President has frequently criticised Zelenskyy on the campaign trail,
Zelenskyy hints at nuclear weapons if Nato membership isn’t granted
Nato membership is vital to the ‘victory plan’, Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells EU summit.
Ukraine strikes Russian depots; Zelenskiy seeks more US support
Volodymyr Zelenskyy issues almost daily pleas to Ukraine's Western allies for weapons.
Zelenskyy praises drone attack: 'Very important result' on Russian territory
Video and images on social media showed a huge ball of flame 380km west of Moscow.
Russia, Ukraine exchange 206 prisoners in second swap
Ukraine and Russia have carried out their second prisoner exchange in two days.
CIA boss reveals genuine risk of Russia using nuclear weapons at start of Ukraine war
Burns held urgent talks with Russian counterpart to prevent nuclear escalation in Ukraine.
Ukraine seizes more land in a week than Russia managed in eight months
Kremlin officials admit Kyiv controls 28 settlements in border region.
'Blackmail': Russia sets fire to Ukranian nuclear plant after surprise invasion
Ukrainian president says Russia ‘must be held accountable’ for the provocation.
Moscow rushes to send troops after surprise Ukranian attack
Russia’s military is eager to quash incursion that is now in its fourth day.
Ukraine finally deploying F-16 fighter jets
The arrival of the jets is a milestone for Ukraine after many months of waiting.
'The Black Sea fish will enjoy their new home': Ukraine sinks $300m Russian sub
The Rostov-on-Don was hit during a bombardment on occupied Crimea.
Putin warns US of Cold War-style missile crisis
Russian and US diplomats say relations are worse than they have been in decades.
Zelenskyy seeks another Ukraine summit in November
Ukraine hosted delegations from 92 countries in Switzerland last month.
Biden pledges to 'finish the job' amid campaign challenges
Biden tells a Michigan rally he is committed to the campaign and will counter GOP threats.
Russia mocks Biden's gaffe, hints at 'pro-Russian' US president
Russian state TV highlights Biden's gaffe and questions his mental fitness.
Biden's fresh gaffe - calls Kamala Harris 'Vice President Trump'
It comes as the embattled president faces calls to step down due to his mental state.
UN to meet over Russian missile attack on Kyiv hospital
The missile attack on a children's hospital in Kyiv by Russia killed 36 civilians.
G7 nations agree to $81b Ukraine loan
The leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have agreed to give $81b to Ukraine.
Ukraine dismisses Putin's truce offer, terms it 'manipulative and absurd'
Russia claims to have downed 87 Ukrainian drones amid the ongoing conflict.
Putin testing Nato borders for weak spots, security chiefs warn
Frontier clash with Estonia and Finland may suggest a bid to seize control in the Baltic.
Kharkhiv death toll rises as Russians move in
Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is preparing to intensify its offensive.
Zelenskyy postpones foreign trips amid Russian offensive
Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from some parts of the country’s northeast.