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Zelenskyy arrives in Saudi Arabia as US voices hope for Ukraine peace talks

During the meeting in Jeddah, the crown prince underscored the kingdom's support for international efforts to resolve Ukraine's crisis and achieving peace

US to assess Ukraine's peace stance and Trump ties in Saudi Arabia meeting

The US delegation will also be watching for signs that the Ukrainians are serious about improving ties with the Trump administration after the White House clash

Ukraine replaces India as world's largest arms importer, shows Sipri data

Indian arms imports fell by 9.3 per cent between 2015-19 and 2020-24, driven at least in part by India's growing capability to design and manufacture its own weapons

Saudi Arabia emerges as mediator for US-Ukraine talks: What to expect

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the US delegation, while President Zelenskyy will be joined by Ukrainian defence and foreign ministers

Took aid 'like candy' but showed no 'gratitude': Trump slams Zelenskyy

US President Donald Trump claimed that if he were president in 2022, Russia would not have invaded Ukraine and major events like Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on Israel would not have happened

Musk, Rubio and Polish minister bicker over Starlink's role in Ukraine

European nations question reliability of Starlink in Ukraine's war effort against Russia amid Elon Musk's controversial remarks

US to speed up weapons shipments to Taiwan amid concerns over pausing aid

Taiwan depends on US military support to fend off China, which wants to bring the democracy of 23 million people under its control someday, by force if needed

Here's what to know ahead of talks between US, Ukraine in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is set to host talks Tuesday between the United States and Ukraine after an argument erupted during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's February 28 visit to the White House. Riyadh, the capital of the oil-rich kingdom, may seem like an unusual venue for talks aimed at smoothing over relations after the blowup. But Saudi Arabia under its assertive Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been positioning itself as an ideal location for possible peace negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow and even the first face-to-face talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. Here's what to know about why this meeting is taking place and Saudi Arabia's role: Why are these talks happening? US and Ukrainian officials will meet after the Oval Office meeting between Zelenskyy, Trump and US Vice President JD Vance descended into an extraordinary 10-minute argument before journalists. Trump at one point admonished Zelenskyy by angrily saying: "You're gambling with

US has 'just about' ended pause on Ukraine intel sharing, says Trump

Trump said his administration was looking at a variety of things with respect to tariffs on Russia and that officials are not concerned about military exercises involving Russia, China and Iran

Russia claims to have downed 88 Ukrainian drones in overnight attack

The Russian defence ministry said that 52 of the drones were destroyed over the border Belgorod region, while 13 were over the Lipetsk region and nine were over the Rostov region

Ukraine determined to end war with 'just and lasting peace': Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President further said that next week, he will visit Saudi Arabia, where he will hold a meeting with the Crown Prince, followed by a meeting with the American team

Russia ready for 'trilateral talks' on Ukraine, says envoy Denis Alipov

Amid multiple efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict and achieve lasting peace, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov on Friday said Moscow was "prepared to sit in a trilateral format" for talks. During an interactive session at the India Today Conclave, he also said the current US adminstration, in comparison with its predecessors, was showing the "right signs" to stop of the conflict. Asked about US President Donald Trump recently announcing his intention to end the conflict, the envoy sought to draw the broader contours of the position from Russia's perspectives. "I will put it simply, came Trump, and says -- 'I want a peace deal'. US officials approached us and we had a very good meeting in Saudi Arabia, and we saw that Americans now are prepared to not only listen but also hear. And, we also see (Ukraine President Volodymyr) Zelenskyy and we also see Ukraine, and we also see the Europeans, who continue on that belligerent path. They are speaking about the need for ..

Trump keeps pressure on Ukraine as Putin indicates open to ceasefire

Trump's embrace of Russia has raised fears in Ukraine and among its allies in Europe that he would try to force Kyiv into a deal on terms favourable to the Kremlin

Donald Trump defies assumptions: 'Make America Great Again' redefined

The swiftness with which Mr Trump has betrayed Ukraine is less surprising than the speed with which he has moved on domestic priorities

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Real Ukraine peace discussions require a real US security guarantee

The security guarantee that Mr Zelenskyy understandably wants, and Mr Putin fears, is Ukraine's accession to NATO

Russia targets Ukraine's energy grid after Zelenskyy hints at talks with US

Russia targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure in a large-scale missile and drone bombardment during the night, officials said Friday, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said talks with the US on ending the 3-year war will take place next week. Ukraine came under a massive missile and drone attack, Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko wrote on Facebook. At least 10 people, including a child, were injured, authorities said. Russia is trying to hurt ordinary Ukrainians by striking energy and gas production facilities, without abandoning its goal of leaving us without light and heat, and causing the greatest harm to ordinary citizens, Halushchenko wrote. Russia has repeatedly targeted Ukraine's power grid during the war. The attacks have depleted electricity generation capacity and disrupted critical heating and water supplies. Ukrainian officials have accused Russia of weaponising winter in an effort to erode civilian morale. Western-supplied air defence systems are

Trump considers revoking legal status for 240,000 Ukrainians in US

Such a move would be a stunning reversal of the welcome Ukrainians received under President Joe Biden's administration and potentially put them on a fast-track to deportation

US-Ukraine talks on ending war set for next week in Saudi Arabia: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says talks between Ukraine and the US on ending the war will take place in Saudi Arabia next week. In his nightly address on Thursday, Zelenskyy said he would travel to Saudi Arabia on Monday and his team would stay on to hold talks with U.S. officials. I am scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia to meet with the Crown Prince. After that, my team will stay in Saudi Arabia to work with American partners. Ukraine is most interested in peace, Zelenskyy said.

EU leaders back new defence spending after Trump hints at self-reliance

European Union leaders on Thursday backed new defence spending plans aimed at freeing up billions of euros for the continent's security after the Trump administration signalled that Europe would have to fend for itself in future. Facing the prospect that the United States might cut them adrift, EU leaders held emergency talks in Brussels to explore new ways to beef up their own security and ensure that Ukraine will still be protected. The 27 leaders signed off on a move to loosen budget restrictions so that willing EU countries can increase their military spending. They also urged the European Commission to seek new ways to facilitate significant defence spending at national level in all Member States, a statement said. The EU's executive branch estimates that around 650 billion euros ($702 billion) could be freed up in this way. The leaders also took note of a commission offer of a loan package worth 150 billion euros ($162 billion) to buy new military equipment and invited EU ...