NewsNewsWar in UkrainePutin suggests Russia open to direct talks with Ukraine, as strikes continueMoscow launched strikes across Ukrainian cities hours after Putin said he was considering a pause on civilian targets.12 hrs agoEuropeAttempts to reach ceasefire in Ukraine littered with years of failureThe 30-hour "Easter truce" and the reported violations underscore the difficulty in securing even a brief pause in fighting.2 days agoEuropeZelensky urges US and Europe to pressure Russia to end warA Kremlin spokesman dismissed the talks between Ukraine, Europe and the US, which took place in Paris.5 days agoWorldAustralian captured while fighting for Ukraine charged as mercenaryOscar Jenkins has been charged under Russian law, the prosecutor in the occupied Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine said.3 days agoWorldTrump blames Zelensky for starting war after massive Russian attackThe US president apportioned blame to Ukraine's leader hours after the deadliest strike on civilians this year.7 days agoWorldAttempts to reach ceasefire in Ukraine littered with years of failureThe 30-hour "Easter truce" and the reported violations underscore the difficulty in securing even a brief pause in fighting.2 days agoEuropeRosenberg: Is Putin's 'Easter truce' cause for scepticism or chance for peace?Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of violating a 30-hour truce, but it comes as diplomatic efforts pick up, Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg writes.3 days agoEuropeTrump says US will 'pass' on Ukraine peace talks if no progress soonTrump's comments came hours after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that the US could abandon talks. 4 days agoWorldZelensky urges US and Europe to pressure Russia to end warA Kremlin spokesman dismissed the talks between Ukraine, Europe and the US, which took place in Paris.5 days agoWorldAnalysisHow Russia is seizing Ukrainian homes in MariupolRussian authorities are systematically seizing thousands of homes from Ukrainian residents who fled Mariupol, a BBC Verify investigation finds.Ukraine minerals deal may not buy peace after Trump threatAs Trump threatens to walk from peace talks, a mineral deal looks unlikely to offer Ukraine security.4 days agoWorldWar has changed Zelensky - 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