Donald Trump has said he doesn’t think Ukraine will win the war against Russia, just hours after it emerged that the US president had demanded that Ukraine cede land to end the war.
"They could still win it, I don't think they will,” the US president said during a meeting with Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese.
“But they could still win it. I never said they would win it. I said they could win anything can happen,” he added.
US secretary of state Marco Rubio will hold a phone call with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov said according to Russian state news agency RIA.
On Sunday, it was reported that Donald Trump has told Volodymyr Zelensky to accept Russia’s terms or risk facing destruction in an explosive meeting in Washington DC on Friday.
Trump reportedly aside maps of the Ukrainian frontline, urging Zelensky to surrender the Donbas region to Russia, seemingly adopting points Vladimir Putin made to Trump in their call the day before.
Zelensky was said to bring Trump back to endorsing a freeze of the current front lines.
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Key Points
- Lavrov and Rubio to hold phone call soon
- Trump told Zelensky to accept Russia's terms or be 'destroyed'
- President Trump says Donbas will have to be 'cut up' to end war
- Trump says he expects Putin to keep some Ukrainian land in latest U-turn: ‘I mean, he’s won certain property’
- Zelensky offers to make drones deal with Trump for Tomahawk missiles at White House summit
Rubio and Lavrov discuss importance of further Russia-US talks
19:30
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Alex Croft
We earlier reported that US secretary of state Marco Rubio was due to speak with Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday.
The pair have now held the call, which comes following a call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin last week, the State Department said.
Mr Rubio "emphasized the importance of upcoming engagements as an opportunity for Moscow and Washington to collaborate on advancing a durable resolution of the Russia-Ukraine war," State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said in a statement.
News analysis | Russia inflicts terror on Ukrainian soil while Trump toys with Zelensky over giving up land
18:59
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Alex Croft
Russian troops have pushed into the east Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk - and immediately begun the casual commission of war crimes with the murder of at least three civilians trying to flee the invaders.
In footage shared with The Independent, an elderly woman lies on the verge of a road by a level crossing, not far from the train tracks on the outskirts of the city, wounded, and still.
A few yards away a body lies on its back inert, dead. Nearby, another victim lies collapsed next to the bicycle they had loaded with supplies as the enemy approached, before desperately bumping the wheels over the rails. Slow and awkward he, or she, must have been an easy target for Vladimir Putin’s vanguard.
Our world affairs editor Sam Kiley writes from Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine:
The Independent's Sam Kiley reports from the frontline in Kramatorsk., eastern Ukraine
18:27
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Alex Croft
Trump: I don't think Ukraine will win the war - but they could
18:00
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Alex Croft
We’ve just heard from Donald Trump, who has been speaking during a meeting with Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese.
The US president said he doesn’t think Ukraine will win the war against Russia, just hours after it was reported that he had demanded that Ukraine cede land to end the war.
"They could still win it, I don't think they will,” the US president said during a meeting with Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese.
“But they could still win it. I never said they would win it. I said they could win anything can happen,” he added.
Where is the Donbas region?
17:20
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Shaheena Uddin
US President Donald Trump was said to toss aside maps of the Ukrainian frontline, urging Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelensky to surrender the Donbas region to Russia.
Zelensky set to travel to London this Friday
17:20
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Shaheena Uddin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to travel to London to attend a meeting on Friday in what a closely-linked source has labelled a “coalition of the willing”, as reported by Reuters.
Zelensky stated on X, there will be "many meetings and negotiations in Europe" this week.
He added: “We are counting on results, and that’s important for all of us.”
Zelensky calls meeting with Trump a 'success'
16:50
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Shaheena Uddin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has labelled his meeting with Donald Trump last Sunday a “success” making progress on new air defence systems, despite reports that Trump insulted him at The White House.
The meeting ended with Trump calling for a ceasefire with forces in place.
Zelensky on Monday described Trump’s message as “positive”.
Three sources confirmed that Trump’s meeting with Zelensky was tense and involved repeated profanities.
"It was pretty bad," one of the sources said of the meeting. "The message was, 'Your country will freeze, and your country will be destroyed'" if Ukraine doesn't make a deal with Russia.
Previously Trump has said Ukraine must give up territory to make peace, but seems to have recently shifted his opinion. Last month he characterised Russia as a "paper tiger" and said Ukraine could potentially win back all its land.
Trump says 'Putin-Trump unity tunnel' is an 'interesting' idea
16:20
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Shaheena Uddin
Donald Trump said the idea of a Putin-Trump rail tunnel linking the US and Russia was “interesting” after it was floated by a Russian envoy late on Thursday night.
But when asked about it in Washington on Friday, Zelensky said "I'm not happy with this idea," prompting laughter from the US side.
The idea envisions a rail tunnel built under the Bering Strait, connecting the two countries, and allowing for joint exploration of natural resources.
Putin’s investment envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, suggested the idea after Trump’s call with Putin on Thursday.
"Imagine connecting the US and Russia, the Americas and the Afro-Eurasia with the Putin-Trump Tunnel - a 70-mile link symbolising unity,” he posted on X.
He suggested the project could be taken on by Elon Musk’s Boring Company, at a cost of $8bn (£6bn).
UK proposing powers to shoot down drones over military bases
15:50
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Shaheena Uddin
Defence minister, John Healey will announce on Monday that Britain is drafting new powers which will allow troops to shoot down unidentified drones above military bases, following a growing threat posed by Russia.
"Last month, we saw 19 drones cross the Polish border. Days later, Russian jets violated Estonia's airspace, while at the same time, Russia mounted a concerted campaign to subvert Moldova's election," Healey will say, according to an excerpt of his speech shared with Reuters.
"As we speak, we are developing new powers – to be put into law through our Armed Forces Bill – to shoot down unidentified drones over UK military sites," he will tell defence officials.
Ukraine cannot win against Russia, warns top British army chief
15:45
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Shaheena Uddin
Ukraine cannot win its war with Russia and should negotiate peace terms with the Kremlin, according to Britain’s most senior army officer.
Field Marshal Lord Richards said Kyiv will not be able to drive Vladimir Putin’s soldiers out of Ukraine without the help of Nato forces - who won’t get involved on the ground.
Lord Richards, who was promoted to UK military’s most senior “five star” rank earlier this year and led Nato forces in during its troops surge in Afghanistan, said Ukraine’s allies have failed Kyiv.
“What we have done in the case of Ukraine is encourage Ukraine to fight, but not given them the means to win,’ the former chief of the defence staff told The Independent’s podcast World of Trouble.
Moscow disapproves of 'unacceptable' prospect of Ukraine receiving Tomahawk missiles
14:50
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Shaheena Uddin
The Kremlin have expressed their displeasure at Trump’s previous proposal to supply Ukraine with long-rang Tomahawk missiles, despite the US President appearing to have backed down from the suggestion.
Moscow’s foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has commented "It is unacceptable - without question," she spoke to Russian state-run news agency TASS.
"The idea of supplying missiles directly conflicts with the rhetoric of peace that Western officials often cite”, she said.
Trump has previously discussed using Tomahawks, which have a range of around 1,500 miles, but in recent days seems to have cooled off the idea. JD Vance on Monday said the US President "is certainly hearing that request" from Ukrainians, but he has not yet made he decision to give Tomahawks to Ukraine,"
Last Friday Zelensky confirmed that Trump was committed to keeping the missiles but will continue to discuss the proposal with him.
Lavrov and Rubio to hold phone call soon
14:35
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Shaheena Uddin
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will hold a phone call soon, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, as reported by Russian state news agency RIA on Monday.
They will discuss Russian-US relations and economic issues, Ryabkov said, but he did not confirm the timeframe of the meeting.
Russian and US officials will also have conversations in the coming days to prepare a presidential summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
EU agrees to phase out Russian gas imports by 2028
14:20
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Shaheena Uddin
EU energy ministers backed a proposal on Monday to gradually end Russian oil and gas imports by January 2028, according to the Council of the European Union.
The EU hopes to halt Russian energy imports to divest in the Kremlin’s revenues funding its war against Ukraine.
The approved plans would phase out new Russian gas import contracts from January 2026, existing short-term contracts from June 2026 and long-term contracts in January 2028.
EU Ministers met in Luxembourg to decide to approve these plans, but the law is not yet final. The rules must be negotiated with the European Parliament, which is still debating its position.
Currently 12 per cent of EU gas imports come from Russia, a reduction from 45 pet cent in 2022 before the invasion of Ukraine. Countries which still rely on Russian gas include Hungary, France, and Belgium.
Ukraine attacks Russian gas plant effecting Kazakh output
14:10
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Shaheena Uddin
A Ukrainian drone attack has hit one of the world’s largest gas plants, the Orenburg in Russia, impacting neighbouring country’s Kazakhstan production in the process.
The Orenburg was forced to halt its intake of gas from Kazakstan, according to the Kazakhstan’s energy ministry report on Sunday.
Production at Karachaganak oil and gas has been reduced by 25 to 30 per cent (down to between 25,000 and 28,000 metric tons) as a result , industry sources told Reuters on Monday.
Ukraine claimed responsibility for the gas plant attack, which took place approximately 1,700km east of the Russian border and at an oil refinery in the Samara region.
Kyiv has increased its attacks on Russian energy facilities since August in attempt to impede fuel supplies and funding in Moscow.
Orenburg might resume some gas intake from Karachaganak on Monday, sources said, but they declined to comment on when the supply levels would be restored to the normal level of 35,000-35,500.
Belarus seeks to work with Ukraine to end war after diplomatic isolation
13:55
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Maira Butt
Belarus is looking to “find a consensus” with Ukraine, after enduring diplomatic isolation for supporting Russia’s invasion in February 2022.
Ivan Tertel, head of Belarus’ State Security Committee, said on Sunday that the country was ready to engage in dialogue with Ukraine.
“Our President works as much as possible in order to stabilize the situation in the region, and we’ve managed to balance interests of the parties in this extremely complicated situation with a tendency towards escalation," he said on Belarus One state TV.
“I am convinced that only via quiet and calm negotiations, by looking for a compromise we will be able to resolve this situation”.
He added that “a lot depends on the Ukrainian side.”
In Pictures: Ukrainians stand near their apartment buildings hit by a Russian drone strike in Dnipropetrovsk
13:35
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Maira Butt
Lithuania says there is no place for Putin in Europe
13:15
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Maira Butt
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister, Kestutis Budrys, made a bold statement about Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg on Monday.
Responding to a question about a possible meeting between US President Donald Trump and Putin in Hungary’s capital of Budapest, he said there was no place for the leader in Europe.
“The only place for Putin in Europe that's in The Hague, in front of the tribunal, not in any of our capitals,” he said.
What is a Tomahawk missile?
12:55
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Shaheena Uddin
The Tomahawk missile is a US-made long-range cruise missile typically launched from sea to attack targets in deep-strike missions.
First used in 1991 during the Persian Gulf War, the missiles have evolved considerably over the last 30 years.
According to manufacturer Raytheon, the most recent version, called the Block IV Tactical Tomahawk, or TACTOM, can switch targets while in flight, loiter for hours and change course instantly on command.
Its most recent use came in 2024, when the US and UK Navies launched Tomahawk missiles at Houthi rebel sites in Yemen.
Trump says he expects Putin to keep some Ukrainian land in latest U-turn: ‘I mean, he’s won certain property’
12:35
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Shaheena Uddin
Donald Trump told a Fox anchor that he expected Ukraine to make territorial concessions in any peace agreement his administration could potentially orchestrate between Kyiv and Moscow to bring the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine to an end.
In an interview that aired on Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo, the U.S. president indicated that under the terms of a deal authored by the White House, Russia would likely be allowed to retain territory it has occupied since February of 2022.
The Independent’s Washington, D.C correspondent, John Bowden, reports:
What is in the EU’s five-year plan to defend against Russian attacks?
12:20
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Shaheena Uddin
The European Union has unveiled four flagship projects to strengthen its defence capabilities against Russia by 2030, as recent airspace violations show that “Europe is at risk”.The European Commission will submit the ‘Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030’ to EU leaders next week, essentially presenting them with a checklist of equipment for national governments to buy, with hopes of encouraging member states to decide who will take the lead on projects. EU’s foreign policy chief said there must be a build-up of European defence capabilities.
What are the projects?
The European Drone Defence Initiative
As a top priority, the plans include the European Drone Defence Initiative, which aims to build counter-drone capabilities to detect, track, and disable rogue drones. The system is expected to be initially operational by December 2026 and fully functional in late 2027.
The Eastern Flank Watch
The drone system is part of the wider Eastern Flank Watch scheme, which aims to fortify defences along Europe's eastern border on land, in the Baltic and Black seas, in the sky, and against hybrid operations. It hopes to be fully functional by 2028.
The European Air Shield
The European Air Shield aims to protect member states’ airspace by creating an integrated, multi-layered air and missile defence shield to protect against all Russian air threats.
The European Space Shield
The fourth project is the European Space Shield, which aims to protect space assets and services against growing threats.
Peace summit will be held in Hungary due to Orban's good ties
12:05
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Shaheena Uddin
Budapest was chosen on Monday as the venue for an upcoming summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, because Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has good ties with both leaders.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: "Orban has quite warm relations with President Trump and very constructive relations with President Putin.
"And this, of course, greatly contributed to the understanding that was worked out during the last phone call," he added, referring to last week's conversation between Trump and Putin that led to them agreeing to meet in Budapest.
Orban, a nationalist and conservative, has been vocal in his criticism of Western countries backing Ukraine, which borders Hungary. Earlier this year, he claimed that Russia had already won the war and that Ukraine is “not a sovereign country”.
Russia accuses Ukraine of 'contradictory signals' hindering peace talks
11:50
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Shaheena Uddin
On Monday, Russia claimed it was committed to seeking a peace deal with the help of the United States, but accused Ukraine of hindering the process with “contradictory signals”.
Kremlin spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov declined to comment on what Putin and Trump discussed regarding territorial issues during their phone call last week.
Russia confirms it will further boost ties with Iran
11:30
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Maira Butt
“Iran is our partner,” the Kremlin declared on Monday as it confirmed Russia’s intentions to boost ties with Iran.
Russia is prepared to expand cooperation with Iran in all areas, the Kremlin said on Monday.
It comes as Russia’s special envoy is to meet with Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s top security body.
Moscow has historically had close relations with Tehran and joined calls to condemn US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites earlier this year. Israel said it had prevented the country from developing a nuclear bomb.
Zelensky speaks to Macron about applying joint pressure on Russia
11:20
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Shaheena Uddin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke on Monday with French President Emmanuel Macron about applying pressure on Russia. The world leaders agreed to meet together in the near future.
“Now is the right moment to push the situation toward ending the war, and the most important thing is to fully seize every opportunity and apply the right kind of pressure on Russia,” wrote on X/Twitter.
“Pressuring the one who started the war is the key to a denouement. Emmanuel and I discussed all the current diplomatic aspects and our recent contacts with partners.”
Russia says it has captured a village in eastern Ukraine
11:10
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Maira Butt
Russia’s defence ministry has said that its troops have taken control of the village of Molodetske in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region.
Europe to ban Russian gas imports by 2028
10:37
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Maira Butt
The European Council has agreed to gradually end Russian gas imports, with a full ban in place by 1 January 2028.
“Putin has shown that he doesn’t mind weaponizing gas,” EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said as he outlined the plan earlier this year. “We do not want to fill up his war chest and support his war economy because who knows which countries will be next.”
Ukraine cannot win against Russia, warns British Field Marshal
10:20
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Maira Butt
Ukraine cannot win its war with Russia and should negotiate peace terms with the Kremlin, according to Britain’s most senior army officer.
Field Marshal Lord Richards said Kyiv will not be able to drive Vladimir Putin’s soldiers out of Ukraine without the help of Nato forces – who won’t get involved on the ground.
The Independent’s foreign correspondent Sam Kiley reports from Ukraine:
Where is the Donbas region?
10:13
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Maira Butt
US President Donald Trump was said to toss aside maps of the Ukrainian frontline, urging Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelensky to surrender the Donbas region to Russia.
EU foreign policy chief says 19th package of sanctions against Russia to be adopted this week
10:00
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Maira Butt
Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, has confirmed that a 19th package of sanctions is to be adopted this week.
However, he added that approval for the scheme would not come on Monday.
Kallas expressed disappointment at Putin’s impending arrival in Europe ahead of a meeting with Trump in Budapest, Hungary.
“Regarding Budapest, no, it's not nice ... to see that really a person put to the arrest warrant by the ICC is coming to a European country,” Kallas said.
Lithuania’s foreign minister added earlier: “We must start working on a 20th sanctions package”.
Watch: Putin’s mini-coup in the White House has beaten Zelensky to the punch with Trump
09:42
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Maira Butt
Ukraine preparing contract for 25 Patriot systems, says Zelensky
09:21
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Maira Butt
Ukraine is expecting a huge boost to its military capabilities as it prepares to buy 25 air defence systems, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said at a press conference.
The contract would allow the country to defend against Russia’s aerial bombardments.
Short for Phased Array Tracking Radar for Intercept on Target, Patriot is a mobile surface-to-air missile defence system.
It can intercept aircraft, tactical ballistic missiles and cruise missiles, depending on the interceptor used.
'We stand where we stand on the frontline,' says Zelensky in response to Trump comments on borders
09:01
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Maira Butt
Amid reports of a heated exchanged between President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Donald Trump on Friday, the Ukrainian leader said he is feeling “positive” about the discussion.
After meeting with Zelensky, Trump called for a ceasefire on the current frontlines. However, reports later emerged that the American leader had insisted Ukraine would have to make territorial concessions, according to the Financial Times.
“After many rounds of discussion over more than two hours with (Trump) and his team, his message, in my view, is positive – that we stand where we stand on the front line,” Zelensky said at a press conference on Sunday.
'Trump does not want escalation with Russia', says Zelensky of Tomahawk missiles
08:53
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Maira Butt
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he does not believe President Donald Trump wants an escalation with Russia, when asked about the potential sale of Tomahawk missiles.
“In my view, Trump does not want escalation with Russia until he has had a chance to have another meeting with Moscow,” he said.
The Ukrainian leader said he would be willing to sell drones to the US in exchange for the missiles.
Zelensky also added that he would be willing to come to Budapest, where Putin and Trump are due to meet, if a trilateral meeting or “shuttle diplomacy” format were proposed.
President hasn't made decision on Tomahawks, says JD Vance
08:30
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Maira Butt
President Donald Trump has not made a decision on supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles, vice president JD Vance said at a press conference on Monday.
“We’re going to keep on walking down pathway for peace,” he said.
“Whether it takes us another few months another few weeks or God forbid longer than that we’re going to keep on working on it. How confident am I that this is going to get wrapped up I feel optimistic but the timeline is anyone’s guess.”
Asked about supplying Ukraine with the long-range missiles, he said: “The President hasn’t made that decision.”
He added that Trump is “certainly hearing that request”. He had previously expressed support for the idea.
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky is eager for the weapons to provide a military boost to his forces, allowing them to strike deeper into Russian territory.
Russian overnight attack damages port and infrastructure, says Ukraine's deputy PM
08:14
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Maira Butt
An overnight attack by Russia has damaged part of the country’s port infrastructure and disrupted train connections to some ports, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister, Oleksii Kuleba, wrote on Telegram on Monday.
He said that Russian attacks damaged railway infrastructure in Chernihiv, part of the country’s northern region.
Lithuania says there is no place for Putin in Europe
07:55
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Maira Butt
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister, Kestutis Budrys, made a bold statement about Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg on Monday.
Responding to a question about a possible meeting between US President Donald Trump and Putin in Hungary’s capital of Budapest, he said there was no place for the leader in Europe.
“The only place for Putin in Europe that's in The Hague, in front of the tribunal, not in any of our capitals,” he said.
Ukraine peace must address root causes of conflict, says Russia
07:32
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Maira Butt
Russia’s foreign ministry has insisted that any peace deal with Ukraine must address the “root causes” of the conflict.
Vladimir Putin cited several reasons for instigating the controversial invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, including what is considered to be a baseless goal to “demilitarise and de-Nazify” the country.
“We spoke about the root causes of the conflict not to prolong it, but precisely so that this outcome would be fundamental, so that it would be long-term and guarantee peace,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told TASS, the Russian state news agency.
Musicians ballet dancers perform in the underground shelter
07:10
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Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
Zelensky says US 'ready' to replace Russian oil
06:46
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Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that the US is prepared to supply European countries with "as much gas and oil as is needed" to replace Europe's dependence on Russia.
"There should be zero Russian energy resources in Europe, and the signals from America are clear now - they are ready to supply Europe with as much gas and oil as is needed to replace Russian supplies," Zelensky said during his evening address.
"In our region there is the necessary infrastructure, there is the necessary potential that can help Europe’s energy independence much more," the president said.
He added that Kyiv has made a proposal to the US on the development of gas infrastructure.
Ukraine cannot win against Russia, warns top British army chief
06:33
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Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
Field Marshal Lord Richards tells Sam Kiley that Ukraine has been given false hope by its Western allies and cannot triumph against Russia unless Nato forces join the fight.
Trump vows to keep 'massive' tariffs on India until Russian oil imports cease
06:20
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Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
US president Donald Trump reiterated that Indian prime minister Narendra Modi told him India will stop buying Russian oil, while warning that New Delhi would continue paying "massive" tariffs if it did not do so.
"I spoke with Prime Minister Modi of India, and he said he's not going to be doing the Russian oil thing," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One.
Asked about India's assertion that it was not aware of any conversation between Modi and Trump, Trump replied: "But if they want to say that, then they'll just continue to pay massive tariffs, and they don't want to do that."
Russian oil has been one of the main irritants for Trump in prolonged trade talks with India - half of his 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods are in retaliation for those purchases. The US government has said petroleum revenue funds Russia's war in Ukraine.
Ukrainians stand near their apartment buildings hit by a Russian drone strike in Dnipropetrovsk
05:58
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Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
Russians modifying bombs for deeper strikes, says Ukraine
05:25
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Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
Ukrainian prosecutors have claimed that Russia is modifying its deadly aerial-guided bombs to strike civilians deeper in Ukraine.
Local authorities in Kharkiv said Russia struck a residential neighbourhood using a new rocket-powered aerial bomb for the first time.
Kharkiv's regional prosecutor's office said in a statement that Russia used the weapon called the UMPB-5R, which can travel up to 130km, in an attack on the city of Lozava on Saturday afternoon. The city lies 150km south of Kharkiv, a considerable distance for the weapon to fly.
Russia continued to strike other parts of Ukraine closer to the front line. In the Dnipropetrovsk region, at least 11 people were injured after Russian drones hit the Shakhtarske area.
At least 14 five-story buildings and a store were damaged, said acting regional governor Vladyslav Haivanenko.
A Russian strike also hit a coal mine in the Dnipropetrovk region, affecting some 192 miners, who were brought to the surface without injuries.
Ukraine strikes major gas processing plant in Russia
05:18