The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

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.

ANALYSIS: Putin stands to gain from the US-Ukraine ceasefire plan whether he signs it or not, writes World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley from Slaviansk

The defence ministers of Europe's five major powers—France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Poland, and Italy—convened in Paris and reached broad consensus on the necessity of strengthening Ukraine's long-term security by enhancing its armed forces. Meanwhile, Germany's Chancellor-elect, Friedrich Merz, is in discussions with MPs regarding a significant increase in defence…

US President Donald Trump appears to have abruptly upended America’s most trusted alliances with European countries since taking office just two months ago. But are we misreading the cues?

ON THE GROUND: As US negotiators arrive in Moscow for ceasefire talks, World affairs editor Sam Kiley looks at how Vladimir Putin’s forces fought back in Kursk

Editorial: Will-they-won’t-they over a ceasefire does not change the underlying dynamics of US retreat from supporting Kyiv

Russian president indicates insists on guarantees for a long-lasting peace to address root causes of conflict.

Growing tensions between US and its NATO allies comes as west wants to isolate Iran from an interconnected world, writes John Bowden