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World awaits Trump’s next move as Russia ceasefire deadline approaches

US president has been unusually reticent about plans to punish Russia if it does not agree to end Ukraine warEurope live – latest updatesAfter taking six months to conclude that Vladimir Putin may not be a kindred transactional authoritarian leader but an ideological nationalist seeking the return...

06/08/2025 14:53 The Guardian
Trump envoy to visit Moscow this week before deadline for ending Ukraine war

Steve Witkoff to travel to Moscow before US president’s Friday deadline after which new sanctions could be imposedDonald Trump’s special envoy is expected in Moscow days before the US president’s deadline on Friday for Russia to make progress on ending the war in Ukraine or face increased US s...

04/08/2025 16:58 The Guardian
US special envoy Steve Witkoff expected to visit Moscow on Wednesday – as it happened

Witkoff expected to visit Russia as latest deadline set by Donald Trump exires on Friday, requiring Putin to agree to a ceasefire or face sanctionsUS special envoy Steve Witkoff’s visit to Moscow is now expected to take place on Wednesday, Tass news agency reported citing sources.The latest deadli...

04/08/2025 15:34 The Guardian
Trump’s Envoy Is Expected to Visit Russia as U.S. Pushes for Peace Deal in Ukraine

President Trump has given an ultimatum to President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia to end the war in Ukraine or face U.S. sanctions....

04/08/2025 15:07 New York Times
India to still buy oil from Russia despite Trump threats, say officials

No pause on Russian imports by Indian oil firms who base decisions on ‘price, grade of crude, logistics and economic factors’Indian oil refineries will continue to buy oil from Russia, officials have said, before threatened US sanctions next week against Moscow’s trading partners over the war...

02/08/2025 12:48 The Guardian
Zelenskyy calls for direct talks with Putin after Russian president says he backs peace negotiations – as it happened

Ukrainian leader says talks should go ahead if Putin’s remarks are ‘signals of a genuine willingness to end the war’Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to Putin’s comments, repeating that Ukraine is ready for talks at the leaders’ level “at any time.”“We have heard the...

01/08/2025 16:17 The Guardian
Trump Sharpens Sanctions Threat on Russia, While Admitting It May Not Work

“We’re going to put sanctions,” the president said, even before a deadline he had given Russia this week to engage in cease-fire negotiations had passed....

01/08/2025 03:29 New York Times
Russian Missile and Drone Attack Pummels Kyiv, Killing at Least 7

The assault, which killed at least 11 people in the Ukrainian capital, came soon after President Trump threatened new sanctions against Moscow if the bloodshed didn’t let up....

31/07/2025 15:53 New York Times
Tsunami warnings across Pacific as first waves hit Hawaii after earthquake off Russia | First Thing

Powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami alerts in US and Japan. Plus, eight profound reasons to be hopeful for the futureDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded triggered a series of tsunami warnings and evacua...

30/07/2025 12:05 The Guardian
‘Action, not slogans’: Albanese dismisses pressure from Labor MPs to toughen Israel stance

The prime minister resists demands for more sanctions as clamour grows to follow UK and France in recognising PalestineFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has criticised calls for further actions against Is...

30/07/2025 11:37 The Guardian
Wednesday briefing: Facing the reality of Gaza’s ‘unfolding’ famine

In today’s newsletter: As Keir Starmer announces caveated plans to recognise the Palestinian state, and UN-backed experts say the ‘worst-case scenario’ is under way, is opening the borders to allow aid in the only hope?Good morning. Humanitarians are running out of words to describe the horror...

30/07/2025 05:45 The Guardian
Overnight strikes on Ukraine kill 25 as Trump sets Russia new truce deadline

Missile attack on prison in frontline region of Zaporizhzhia kills 16 as Kyiv hopes for US action against MoscowRussia launched one of its deadliest night assaults on Ukraine for months in the early hours of Tuesday, the day after Donald Trump said he was setting a new deadline of “10 or 12 days...

29/07/2025 18:19 The Guardian
Abramovich business associate Eugene Shvidler fails to overturn UK sanctions

Supreme court dismisses appeal by Russian-born tycoon, in test case of sanctions regimeBusiness live – latest updatesA business associate of the oligarch Roman Abramovich has failed to overturn sanctions imposed on him after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, after a supreme court judgment seen as a...

29/07/2025 09:41 The Guardian
‘Beyond comprehension’ for Israel to claim there is no starvation crisis in Gaza, Australia PM says

Greens mount parliamentary push for Labor to level further sanctions on members of Israeli governmentFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese says it is “beyond comprehension” that Israel’s prime minister,...

29/07/2025 07:04 The Guardian
Trump Gives Russia Less Than Two Weeks to End Its War in Ukraine

President Trump said he had decided to shorten a 50-day deadline he had given Russia to end the conflict or face punishing new sanctions....

28/07/2025 18:18 New York Times
Iran Says It Could Exit Nuclear Treaty if Europe Reimposes Sanctions

The warning from Iran’s deputy foreign minister came days before he is set to travel to Istanbul for nuclear talks with European counterparts....

23/07/2025 22:21 New York Times
Deferring to Trump, Senate Pulls Back on New Russia Sanctions

Republican leaders said they were ready to vote as soon as this month on punishing penalties against Moscow but have paused after President Trump threatened to act unilaterally within weeks....

23/07/2025 20:40 New York Times
Lammy ‘sickened’ by Israel’s targeting of starving Palestinians and threatens fresh sanctions

Foreign secretary says he deeply regrets that UK does not have power to end war and claims its arms are not used in GazaUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK foreign secretary has said he is “appalled, sickened” by the “grotesque” targeting of starving Palestinians seeking food by the Is...

22/07/2025 08:50 The Guardian
Lammy announces exposure of 18 Russian spies after UK cyber-attacks

Foreign secretary says two agents were involved in planting spyware on a device used by poisoning victim Yulia SkripalThe UK has exposed 18 Russian spies and their units responsible for cyber-attacks in Britain and hacking one of the victims of the Salisbury poisonings, David Lammy, the foreign secr...

18/07/2025 16:44 The Guardian
EU accused of ‘cruel and unlawful betrayal’ of Palestinians over failure to confront Israel

Stinging rebuke from Amnesty International follows EU ministers declining to endorse any sanctions over Gaza warMiddle East crisis – live updatesEurope live – latest updatesThe EU has been accused of a “cruel and unlawful betrayal” of Palestinians and European values after failing to take ac...

16/07/2025 09:06 The Guardian
Slovakia blocks EU move to impose new sanctions package on Russia – as it happened

EU foreign policy chief says ‘ball is in Slovakia’s court’ after leader Robert Fico blocked ‘imbecile’ proposal to ban Russian gas imports from 2028. This live blog is closedFrench foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot told reporters that he hoped the new language from the US and more sanctio...

15/07/2025 16:55 The Guardian
Trump does deal with Nato allies to arm Ukraine and warns Russia of severe sanctions

US president says he will supply Kyiv with billions of dollars of military equipment paid for by European alliesKyiv hails US weapons deal as Moscow dismisses Trump’s sanctions threatDonald Trump said he has sealed an agreement with Nato allies that will lead to large-scale arms deliveries to Ukra...

15/07/2025 15:51 The Guardian
First Thing: Trump does deal with Nato allies to arm Ukraine and warns Russia of severe sanctions

Deal involves Nato countries buying US weapons destined for Ukraine, in big shift in president’s approach to the war. Plus, a first glimpse of HBO’s Harry Potter TV seriesGood morning.Donald Trump said he had sealed an agreement with Nato allies that would lead to large-scale arms deliveries to...

15/07/2025 15:28 The Guardian
Trump Threatens Russia With Sanctions and Vows U.S. Weapon Support for Ukraine

The president also warned Russia that he would impose a new round of punishing sanctions if it did not agree to a peace deal within 50 days....

14/07/2025 20:35 New York Times
Kyiv hails US weapons deal as Moscow dismisses Trump’s sanctions threat

US president says he will send Ukraine Patriot anti-aircraft batteries and interceptor missiles paid for by EU alliesTrump does deal with Nato allies to arm Ukraine and warns Russia of severe sanctionsPoliticians in Kyiv have welcomed Donald Trump’s announcement that billions of dollars worth of U...

14/07/2025 18:47 The Guardian
Trump confirms new weapons deal for Ukraine and threatens ‘severe’ tariffs on Russia if war doesn’t end in 50 days – as it happened

This live blog is now closed. For the latest on Trump’s Ukraine announcement, you can read:Full report – Trump does deal with Nato allies to arm Ukraine and warns Russia of severe sanctionsAnalysis – Trump’s hazy Ukraine arms announcement marks a tonal U-turnUkrainian intelligence agents kil...

14/07/2025 18:28 The Guardian
Trump’s hazy Ukraine arms announcement marks a tonal U-turn

EU will buy some US weapons for Kyiv as president credits Melania Trump for his disenchantment with PutinKyiv hails US weapons deal as Moscow dismisses Trump’s sanctions threatFor those looking for details, Donald Trump’s rambling half-hour press conference in the Oval Office with the Nato secre...

14/07/2025 18:13 The Guardian
People waiting for aid among dozens reported killed by Israeli forces in Gaza – Middle East crisis live

Gaza civil defence said Israeli forces killed at least 30 people on FridayGaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed at least 30 people on Friday, including 10 who were waiting for aid in the south of the war-ravaged territory, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reports.Gaza civil defence offi...

12/07/2025 08:03 The Guardian
UN Gaza investigator Francesca Albanese says US sanctions against her a sign of ‘guilt’

United Nations’ special rapporteur for Palestinian territories stresses all eyes must remain on Gaza as she urges ‘let’s stand tall, together’Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur for the West Bank and Gaza, has responded to news that she will be sanctioned by the Trump administratio...

11/07/2025 00:33 The Guardian
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on U.N. Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese

Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounced Francesca Albanese, a special rapporteur, for calling for international investigations of Americans and Israelis over the war in the enclave....

10/07/2025 19:22 New York Times
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08/08 09:47 - Can Russia’s Economy Withstand Trump’s Threats to Impose Sanctions? 08/08 09:35 - Israel sets out plan signalling major escalation in war with Hamas 08/08 09:06 - Israel cabinet approves plan to take over Gaza despite army misgivings 08/08 09:00 - News24 | Trump prepared to freeze Zelensky out of talks with Putin over ending Russia-Ukraine war 08/08 08:45 - Ukraine’s conscription crisis: Alleged abuse leads to protests, emigration 08/08 08:45 - Ukraine’s conscription crisis: Alleged abuse leads to protests, emigration 08/08 08:32 - Starmer calls Gaza City takeover plan wrong and urges Israel to reconsider 08/08 08:30 - Crocs shares slump 30% amid tariffs and decline of ‘ugly shoe’ trend 08/08 07:46 - Central American nation condemns Ukraine over deaths of children 08/08 07:33 - China warns Philippines over Taiwan remarks amid rising tensions 08/08 07:33 - China warns Philippines over Taiwan remarks amid rising tensions 08/08 07:31 - Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Military Takeover of Gaza 08/08 07:27 - Israel unveils new direction for Gaza war - but it likely faces an impossible task 08/08 07:23 - Putin doesn’t need to meet Zelensky for Russia-US summit – Trump 08/08 07:00 - England’s swimming waters five times more likely to be polluted than in EU, research finds 08/08 06:39 - 12 Celebrities Who Either Refused To “Fix” Their Teeth Or Massively Regretted Doing So, Including One Who Sued Her Dentist 08/08 06:35 - Russian football clubs given €10.8m in Uefa ‘solidarity’ funds since Ukraine invasion 08/08 06:19 - Israel to 'take control' of Gaza City, igniting backlash at home and abroad 08/08 06:00 - In my Gaza maternity ward, life and death coexist, but so does hope 08/08 06:00 - In my Gaza maternity ward, life and death coexist, but so does hope 08/08 05:28 - Penny Wong warns Israel that occupying Gaza could violate international law 08/08 05:00 - Emergency care at Lucy Letby hospital falls short of legal standards, CQC finds 08/08 04:49 - ‘European power’ needs place at upcoming Ukraine peace talks – ex-UK defense secretary 08/08 03:56 - Protests erupt with Israelis divided over government's plan to 'control' Gaza 08/08 03:41 - News24 | Putin meets India's security chief amid US tariffs row 08/08 03:32 - Israel's security cabinet approves plan to take over Gaza City 08/08 03:29 - News24 | Ukraine pushes US to pressure Russia after attack with ‘no military sense’ killed 2 08/08 03:12 - Indonesia says it will treat 2,000 of Gaza’s wounded on uninhabited Galang island