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Russia & Ukraine to hold 2nd direct peace talks since 2022 but their positions remain far apart

By Vladimir Soldatkin and Tom Balmforth ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Russian and Ukrainian officials are due to sit down on Monday in the Turkish city of Istanbul for their second round of direct peace talks

US & Ukraine sign key minerals deal after months of bitter negotiations. What it includes

Deal was to be signed by February end but was postponed following an explosive meeting between US President Donald Trump & Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at White House.

Ukraine inks rare earth minerals deal with US, eyes security through investment

The two nations signed the deal just hours after a last-minute disagreement over which documents to sign Wednesday threatened to derail the agreement.

Ukraine won’t compromise on territory or let a third country dictate its choices—foreign minister Sybiha

EXCLUSIVE | In interview with ThePrint, the minister further said his country expects Russia to also accept ceasefire proposal unconditionally, but the Russians 'haven't changed their language'.

Day after Ukraine’s nod to ceasefire, Putin visits Kursk, vows to ‘completely liberate’ area

The Russian president met with soldiers, urging them to oust Ukrainian forces from the region. It was in August that Zelenskyy's forces led an incursion into western Russia.

How China has been playing the long game, quietly building its global reserves in critical minerals

Report by AidData, a research lab at US's College of William and Mary, shows China has financed forays into a number of countries to strengthen hold over critical mineral deposits.

Ukraine agrees to US ceasefire proposal, Washington lifts suspension on military aid & intel sharing

High-level meeting between US and Ukrainian delegations in Saudi Arabia follows the disastrous Oval Office dressing down of Zelenskyy by Trump and Vance.

Musk’s ‘small man’ spat with Polish minister bares widening US-Europe rift over Russia-Ukraine war

Poland has been one of the strongest supporters of the US, and one of the highest spenders within NATO on defence. But the allies are poles apart when it comes to Ukraine.

European leaders agree to increase defence spending, support Zelenskyy after US aid freeze

EU leaders welcomed the European Commission's plans for fiscal flexibility on defence and a joint 150 billion euros loan to fund military spending across member states.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.