Ukraine-Russia war latest: US to lead talks in Saudi Arabia as Trump warns Ukraine ‘may not survive’
US says it will see if Kyiv is interested in 'realistic peace'
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US says it will see if Kyiv is interested in 'realistic peace'
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As the globe reels from the political events of the last week, Ukrainians blame Donald Trump for backing Vladimir Putin in what they see as another attempt by Russia to wipe them out completely. World affairs editor Sam Kiley reports from Kyiv
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Comes as Zelensky says Ukraine is 'fully committed' to peace ahead of meeting with US in Saudi Arabia
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Zelensky says Ukraine is 'fully committed' to peace ahead of meeting with US in Saudi Arabia
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News analysis: Russian advances in Kursk are no coincidence writes World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley
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Donald Trump’s sudden decision to withhold intelligence leaves Kyiv blind and puts America on Putin’s side, world affairs editor Sam Kiley writes
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As the Trump administration takes an increasingly aggressive line towards Zelensky and his government, Sam Kiley and David Maddox look at the names emerging on who could replace the Ukrainian president
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Long-range US Patriot missiles protect Volodymyr Zelensky’s offices. They guard Ukraine’s handful of functioning airfields. In a few days, Russia will have the strategic advantage if Trump doesn’t change his mind on military aid ban, warns World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley
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Volodymyr Zelensky said he is ready to enter peace talks under Donald Trump’s leadership, just hours after the US announced it was stopping all military aid to Ukraine
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Long-range US Patriot missiles protect Volodymyr Zelensky’s offices. They guard Ukraine’s handful of functioning airfields. In a few days, Russia will have the strategic advantage if Trump doesn’t change his mind on military aid ban, warns World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley
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‘The Donald’s’ anger with the Ukrainian president in the White House goes beyond the personal, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley – it shows a global shift in strategy from the US away from Ukraine and towards the Kremlin
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‘The Donald’s’ anger with the Ukrainian president in the White House goes beyond the personal, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley – it shows a global shift in strategy from the US away from Ukraine and towards the Kremlin
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Analysis: Starmer is right to call for peace not a ceasefire in Ukraine and that could set him on a collision with Trump and test the ‘special relationship’, world affairs editor Sam Kiley writes
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Analysis: Starmer is right to call for peace not a ceasefire in Ukraine and that could set him on a collision with Trump and test the ‘special relationship’, world affairs editor Sam Kiley writes
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World affairs editor Sam Kiley tackles your queries on how Trump's return to power, Europe’s security commitments, and the ongoing conflict with Russia will shape global diplomacy
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The British prime minister has been more barn owl than barn stormer in the White House – but it worked, writes World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley
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Hopes raised of commercial deal as Macron meets president for talks on peace and European security
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The Independent’s world affairs editor Sam Kiley explains what the latest developments mean for Ukraine, Russia, and the wider global order – and to answer your questions on where the war goes next
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There is a rapidly evolving pan-European effort to gently massage Donald Trump’s ego as talks between Europe, US, Ukraine and Russia reach a crucial stage
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