Diplomatic Deadlock: Why Putin is Shutting the Door on Zelensky
Vladimir Putin has dismissed the possibility of peace talks with Volodymyr Zelensky, signalling a continued diplomatic stalemate in the ongoing conflict.
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Zelensky’s Diplomatic Gamble: Is a Face to Face Meeting the Only Way Out?
President Zelensky has issued a bold call for direct talks with Vladimir Putin to end the war, as global attention shifts toward the Middle East.
Putin Says He'll Only Sit Down With Zelensky After Peace Is Signed, Sealed and Delivered
Vladimir Putin says he'll only meet Volodymyr Zelensky once a lasting peace deal is agreed, while claiming the war is 'coming to an end'. Here's what that actually means.
Russia Cries Foul Over Trump's Three-Day Truce as Drones Keep Flying
Russia has accused Ukraine of breaching Donald Trump's three-day ceasefire over 1,000 times, while Kyiv reports fresh casualties from Russian drone and artillery strikes. The truce, timed to Victory Day, looks shaky from day one.
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Putin and Zelensky's Duelling Ceasefires: Whose Truce Wins the Victory Day Showdown?
Putin has declared a two-day Victory Day ceasefire while Zelensky has countered with an open-ended truce starting 6 May 2026. Here is what the duelling pauses really mean.
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Kostiantynivka on the Brink: Russia's Push at Ukraine's Fortress Belt and the Victory Day Truce Nobody Asked For
Russian troops are within a kilometre of Kostiantynivka, Putin has floated a Victory Day truce, and Zelensky is having none of it. Here is what is happening and why it matters for UK readers.
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Ukraine War Briefing: Odesa and Dnipro Bloodied as Zelensky Tells Trump to Show His Working
Russia hit Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk overnight, killing one and injuring dozens, as Zelensky demanded Trump clarify a curious Victory Day ceasefire proposal cooked up on a 90-minute phone call with Putin.
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Zelensky's Gulf Charm Offensive: Trading Drone Know-How for Air Defence Deals
Zelensky visits Saudi Arabia offering battle-tested drone expertise to Gulf states, as the US pivots its military focus towards Iran and considers diverting Ukrainian-bound weapons to the Middle East.
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Zelensky Claims Frontline Breakthrough as Russian Forces Battle Internal Chaos
Zelensky reports tactical advances in Ukraine while Russian troops face internal health crises, proving the war is far from over despite shifting global attention.
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From Underdog to Arsenal: How Zelensky is Outmanoeuvring the Critics
Volodymyr Zelensky is transforming Ukraine from a war-torn victim into a high-tech defence partner, proving that innovation is the ultimate weapon in modern geopolitics.
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Russia Playing the Middle East Card: Zelensky Sounds the Alarm on Air Defence
Volodymyr Zelensky warns that Russia is exploiting Middle Eastern tensions to distract the West, as fresh bombardments highlight a critical shortage of air-defence missiles.
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Petrol, Politics, and Pipelines: Zelensky’s EU Oil Row Explained
President Zelensky has slammed EU allies for 'blackmail' over the Russian oil pipeline row, highlighting the tension between energy needs and war sanctions.