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“Ukraine may now face a very difficult choice: either loss of dignity, or the risk of losing a key partner,” Ukrainian president said on Friday, as Kyiv is “under tremendous pressure” over the latest draft proposal by the US and Russia, which mainly includes concessions from Ukraine and not Russia.

Harvard-educated head of Russia’s wealth fund has risen to key role despite having little diplomatic experience

Ukrainian president’s office issues statement after other officials condemn ‘absurd’ plan to end conflict

The Kremlin is suspected of deploying the vessel to stalk the seabed, gathering intelligence that could be used in acts of sabotage.

COMMENT: The ‘deal’ being briefed out by Washington and Moscow is really just a blueprint for Russian conquest. Sam Kiley explains why it doesn’t have to be that way

Moscow’s plan for Ukraine, reportedly recently presented to the US, repeats most of the Kremlin’s maximalist demands, including Kyiv ceding its territory and Ukraine’s demilitarisation. What is new about this alleged framework is the timing of Russia's push for it.

Ever since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Brussels and European capitals have been clear that they expect to play a role in any peace settlement.

Ukraine would need to give up long-range missiles and slash its military force by half under terms of deal, officials say

It is unclear if Trump administration backs deal that would mean Kyiv giving up territory and slashing size of military