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The Prime Minister will host a video call on Saturday, with as many as 25 countries, to develop a peacekeeping mission.

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Ukraine leader makes statement as Donald Trump described talks with Putin on America’s 30-day Ukraine ceasefire plan as ‘very good and productive’

The Russian president, who carefully cultivates his image in the media, dressed in camouflage when visiting Kursk.

Ukraine’s ceasefire hangs in the balance after Steve Witkoff met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow

While Donald Trump’s special envoy was en route to Moscow to talk about a possible ceasefire deal with his opposite numbers in the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin enjoyed a meet-up with his old friend Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, and the atmosphere was reportedly congenial.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed support for a ceasefire in Ukraine, aligning with proposals put forth by the US.

Talks between the US and Ukraine produced the idea of a 30-day truce.

Defence Secretary John Healey has sent a personal message to Vladimir Putin, telling him: "You said you want to talk, prove it."