Vladimir Putin agrees to 30-day halt to attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid

18/03/2025 20:29 The Guardian

Russian leader refuses to commit to a full month-long truce after high-stakes phone call with Donald TrumpEurope live – latest updatesVladimir Putin has agreed to a limited ceasefire against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, but the Russian leader declined to commit to a month-long full truce, after a high-stakes phone call with Donald Trump.A statement said Putin had issued an order to the Russian military to suspend strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Continue reading...

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Australia news live: Meta to keep factcheckers for election; Greens offer help for home electrification

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Netanyahu banks on political dividends as he restarts Gaza war

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18/03/2025 19:53 The Guardian

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Trump waging ‘sickening’ psychological war, deported Venezuelan’s lawyer says

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18/03/2025 16:44 The Guardian

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18/03/2025 16:35 The Guardian

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18/03/2025 15:52 The Guardian

Articles about Native American code talkers removed from military websites

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18/03/2025 14:00 The Guardian

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18/03/2025 11:11 The Guardian

Judge issues fresh deadline to White House over Venezuelan deportations row – US politics live

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