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Trump and European leaders are intensifying talks on a Ukraine peace plan as Kyiv prepares new proposals amid pressure for compromise. Zelenskyy balances defense needs, election readiness and declining foreign military aid while navigating conflicting demands from Washington, Europe and Moscow

Donald Trump criticised President Zelenskyy for not yet reading a US peace proposal on the Russia-Ukraine war, even as both sides held talks in Florida. Russia signalled openness to the US strategy, while fresh Russian strikes killed civilians across Ukraine 

Russian President Vladimir Putin called his five-hour meeting with US envoys on resolving the Ukraine war “necessary” and “useful” but acknowledged major disagreements. The talks, part of Donald Trump’s renewed peace push, continue as US and Ukrainian negotiators prepare for further discussions

US envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in Moscow to advance Washington’s early-stage Ukraine peace plan, as Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought European support in Ireland and Paris. Major gaps remain over territory and security guarantees, while both sides face mounting military and political pressure

Donald Trump reportedly urged Ukraine to concede the Donbas to Russia during tense meetings with President Zelenskyy, dismissing maps showing front-line realities. His transactional approach contrasts sharply with Ukraine’s view of territory as sacred, hard-fought land, not negotiable real estate

President Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Zelenskyy amid tensions over U.S. reluctance to supply Tomahawk missiles. Following a call with Putin, Trump downplayed arms support, emphasizing diplomacy. A separate U.S.-Russia meeting in Hungary is also planned to discuss the war

India’s crude oil imports from Russia dipped slightly in September but still accounted for over 34% of total imports. Despite U.S. pressure, Russian oil remains cost-effective for Indian refiners, who are slowly diversifying without reducing dependence significantly

  Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin as an “old friend” in Beijing amid strengthened ties and shared opposition to U.S. influence. Their talks follow a regional summit and precede China’s military parade marking WWII’s end

A major Russian drone and missile attack struck Kyiv, killing at least eight, including two children, and injuring 45. Nearly 100 buildings were damaged in the rare central-city strike, as Zelenskyy urged stronger global response amid faltering US-led peace efforts

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that granting Ukraine concessions to Russia would be “a trap” rewarding Moscow’s aggression. As peace talks stall, Ukraine escalated strikes on Russian infrastructure, including the Druzhba pipeline, deepening tensions with Hungary and EU allies

US President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on India, including 25% on Russian oil imports, to pressure an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. India rejected the move as “unjustified,” vowing to protect its national interests and economic security

The Ukraine war enters its fourth year as Trump’s Alaska summit with Putin benefits Russia by sidelining Kyiv and weakening Western unity. Zelenskyy’s Washington visit with European leaders sought damage control, but Trump’s vague commitments leave Ukraine’s prospects uncertain

Ahead of meeting Donald Trump with European leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky faced pressure as Trump suggested Kyiv surrender claims to Crimea and NATO membership aspirations. While Europe rejected territorial concessions, Trump highlighted Russian concessions and promised U.S.-backed security guarantees for Ukraine

K Prime Minister Keir Starmer joined European leaders in the “Coalition of the Willing” to support peace efforts in Ukraine. Praising Donald Trump’s summit with Vladimir Putin, he stressed that any settlement must include Volodymyr Zelenskyy and robust security guarantees for Kyiv

US First Lady Melania Trump wrote a heartfelt peace letter to Vladimir Putin, urging him to end the Ukraine war and protect children. The letter was delivered ahead of Trump’s Alaska summit.

EU leaders urged US President Donald Trump to defend Ukraine’s sovereignty in his upcoming summit with Vladimir Putin, warning against land concessions without Kyiv’s consent. They stressed peace must respect international law, as fears grow over Russia’s ambitions and potential territorial swaps

Putin met Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff ahead of a looming US deadline demanding a peace deal with Ukraine. Failure could result in steep economic penalties. Trump has condemned Russia’s intensifying strikes on civilians despite previous appeals to de-escalate.

The ceasefire will last from 6 pm Moscow time (1500 GMT) on Saturday to midnight (2100 GMT) following Easter Sunday

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I will be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday”. "A lot of work's been done over the weekend. We want to see if we can bring that war to an end”: Trump