Ukraine is '730 days closer to victory', Zelenskyy says as country marks two years of war
Saturday marks the second anniversary of the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine with several EU leaders including Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen travelling to Kyiv to express support.
In a major shift, the U.S. has stepped back from directly mediating Ukraine-Russia peace talks, urging both sides to present concrete proposals for ending the war. The move comes as President Trump grows frustrated with the lack of progress despite several meetings and major pro-Ukraine actions, including a $50 million arms package. With Crimea still a major sticking point, the U.S. withdrawal dims hopes for a near-term resolution.
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A Ukrainian Member of Parliament has sparked global alarm by claiming President Volodymyr Zelensky may be planning a direct strike on Russia’s Victory Day Parade—a highly symbolic annual event commemorating the Soviet Union’s World War II triumph. The shocking allegation suggests Kyiv could target the May 9 celebration in Moscow, where President Vladimir Putin is expected to appear, in a dramatic escalation of the war.
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Description: Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on the Russian-occupied Crimea on the night of May 1-2. Footage released by a Crimean handle called ‘CrimeanWinds’ showed that a Russian airfield in the area was destroyed even as Russian authorities claimed that they had shot down several Ukrainian drones and UAVs. This latest strikes comes just a day after U.S. approved a $50mn arms sale to Ukraine and peace talks remain in limbo.
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Ukrainian trio Ziferblat to share message of hope at Eurovision 2025
Ukrainian band Ziferblat have left Kyiv for Basel to represent their country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.
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The Trump administration has pledged to spend another 100 days to secure a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. US Vice President J.D. Vance confirmed the push, noting both sides are finally talking. Despite earlier ceasefires, tensions remain over disputed regions and NATO demands. Trump’s envoy claims Kyiv is softening its stance, but Ukraine continues to resist territorial concessions. As diplomacy inches forward, Moscow demands an end to mobilization and foreign arms support. Washington’s patience may be running thin if no breakthrough emerges from this crucial diplomatic window.
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Sir Keir Starmer says he is "really pleased" that the UK and the EU have committed to "reset" their relationship. Welcoming his "friend" and president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen to 10 Downing Street, Sir Keir Starmer comments on the work that has been done on energy security at a London summit on Thursday and adds: "In a world which seems increasingly unstable with an uncertain future, it is so good that we are working so closely together on so many issues." Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has delivered a bold statement: “The West as we knew it no longer exists.” In a powerful new interview, she blames President Trump’s aggressive tariffs—20% on EU goods and 25% on cars—for collapsing the once-strong transatlantic alliance. As EU-U.S. trade tensions grow, the EU is pivoting toward new global partners. Von der Leyen says 87% of the world’s trade now happens outside the U.S., marking a clear shift in economic power. Is the era of a united West truly over?
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EU-Uzbekistan enhanced partnership agreement could be signed as early as June
The EU's António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen will be taking part in the first-ever EU-Central Asia summit on Friday held in the Uzbek city of Samarkand.
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President Trump has signed a landmark U.S.–Ukraine minerals deal, granting Washington priority access to Kyiv’s natural resources while backing post-war rebuilding. Just moments after the agreement, Trump approved $50 million in aid to Ukraine, signaling a major policy shift. Critics point to his earlier boasts of ending the war in “one day,” contrasting with rising tensions and a stalled peace process. A Vatican meeting with Zelensky followed Pope Francis’ funeral, marking Trump’s first real defiance of Putin. The move has stunned Russia and could reshape the war’s diplomatic landscape.
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Zelensky’s latest remarks have sparked alarm in Moscow, as he hinted that Russia’s iconic May 9 Victory Day parade may be in the crosshairs. While calling for a longer ceasefire, Zelensky suggested that Russia should worry more about the ongoing war than celebrations — a statement Russian officials claim amounts to an open threat. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Kiev of plotting terrorist-style attacks while pretending to seek peace.
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US President Donald Trump has claimed Ukraine could be “crushed very shortly” unless it agrees to peace talks with Russia. In an interview with The Atlantic, Trump said he’s trying to save Ukraine by pushing for negotiations, suggesting Moscow is open to a deal. He criticized Kiev’s stance, especially on Crimea, and hinted Zelensky was tougher to negotiate with than Putin. Meanwhile, Vice President Vance echoed similar concerns, and Secretary of State Rubio warned of the US abandoning talks if delays persist. Trump is also seeking a minerals agreement with Ukraine.
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Zelenskyy: Minerals deal with the US is a 'truly equal agreement'
Kyiv residents reacted to the agreement with mixed emotions, with some hoping that it will prove beneficial to Ukraine, while others viewed it as a form of imperialism, with Washington capitalising on Ukraine’s dire need for continued US support.
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