insert_link WorldZelenskyy thanks US for “its support” after Trump Oval Office argument Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked America for its support on social media after a disastrous Oval Office meeting with the US president Donald Trump. He has cancelled further engagements after president Trump reportedly asked Zelenskyy to leave the White House early ahead of an envisaged combined press conference. Stuart Smith in Kyiv has more on the reaction. today1 March, 2025
insert_link WorldMacron warns Trump not to “surrender” Ukraine French President Emmanuel Macron has warned Donald Trump not to "surrender" Ukraine as he pushes for a peace deal with Russia. The two leaders met at the White House on Monday, on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today25 February, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsPutin to Skip 2025 G20 Summit in South Africa Russian president Vladimir Putin will not attend the 2025 G20 summit in South Africa, as previously anticipated. The decision follows a pending arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes. South Africa, a signatory of the ICC’s Rome Statute, maintains neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war but continues ties with Moscow. Putin previously skipped the 2023 BRICS summit in Johannesburg due to similar legal concerns. The ICC […] today22 February, 2025
insert_link WorldU.S. Secretary of State to hold talks on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia The US wants rights to half of Ukraine's mineral deposits, as part of a potential future deal to ensure their security. Ukraine's President is due to meet the leader of Turkey on Tuesday. As US officials are in Saudi Arabia, meeting Russian officials. Caroline Malone reports. today18 February, 2025
