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Ukraine

Russia attacks Ukraine coal mine, second energy site, companies say

Trump urged Zelensky to cut a deal with Putin or risk facing destruction, FT reports

During the meeting, Mr Trump insisted Mr Zelensky surrender the entire eastern Donbas region to Russia.
During the meeting, Mr Trump insisted Mr Zelensky surrender the entire eastern Donbas region to Russia.

Zelensky urges allies against appeasing Russia after US trip

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called “for decisive steps” from European and American allies.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called “for decisive steps” from European and American allies.

News analysis

Peace in Ukraine remains distant ahead of another Trump-Putin summit

FILE Ñ President Donald Trump, right, with President Vladimir Putin of Russia at the two leadersÕ summit meeting in Anchorage, Alaska on Aug. 15, 2025. Even as Putin has pounded Ukrainian cities and waged grinding warfare in the countryÕs east, he has invested dozens of hours into flattering Trump, dangling the prospect of Russian-American business deals and sending the message that Russia is open to talks to end its invasion.  (Doug Mills/The New York Times
FILE Ñ President Donald Trump, right, with President Vladimir Putin of Russia at the two leadersÕ summit meeting in Anchorage, Alaska on Aug. 15, 2025. Even as Putin has pounded Ukrainian cities and waged grinding warfare in the countryÕs east, he has invested dozens of hours into flattering Trump, dangling the prospect of Russian-American business deals and sending the message that Russia is open to talks to end its invasion.  (Doug Mills/The New York Times

Meet the designer who got Zelensky into a suit

Mr Viktor Anisimov, one of Ukraine’s top fashion designers, is the fashion consultant for Mr Zelensky.
Mr Viktor Anisimov, one of Ukraine’s top fashion designers, is the fashion consultant for Mr Zelensky.

News analysis

Putin’s Trump strategy: Lots of flattery and talk of business deals

Russian President Vladimir Putin has invested dozens of hours into flattering US President Donald Trump, dangling the prospect of Russian-American business deals.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has invested dozens of hours into flattering US President Donald Trump, dangling the prospect of Russian-American business deals.

Russia says its forces take control of three more villages in eastern Ukraine

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 18, 2025

US President Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in Washington DC, USA, on Oct 17.
US President Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in Washington DC, USA, on Oct 17.

Trump tells Zelensky to ‘make a deal’ as Tomahawk plea misfires

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky (centre) at the bilateral meeting with US President Trump in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington DC, USA, on Oct 17.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky (centre) at the bilateral meeting with US President Trump in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington DC, USA, on Oct 17.

US supportive of new IMF programme, EU loan for Ukraine, Dombrovskis says

FILE PHOTO: European Executive Vice President of the European Commission for An Economy that Works for People Valdis Dombrovskis attends a press conference on a report concerning Bulgaria's criteria to adopt the Euro starting in 2026 and become the 21st country to join the single currency area, in Brussels, Belgium June 4, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: European Executive Vice President of the European Commission for An Economy that Works for People Valdis Dombrovskis attends a press conference on a report concerning Bulgaria's criteria to adopt the Euro starting in 2026 and become the 21st country to join the single currency area, in Brussels, Belgium June 4, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo

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