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​Pragmatic or pointless? Europe’s rift over whether to pick up the phone to Putin

With no single European representative negotiating directly with Moscow, some leaders are establishing their own channels – with messy results

The Guardian - UK · 51m ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: At least 14 dead after Russian drone strikes crowded train station in Dnipro

‘Many people’ killed, says Dnipro mayor, with at least two trains impacted by the strike

The Independent UK · 8h ago

As war strains Kremlin finances, Putin reaches into more pockets in search of new revenue streams

With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine intensifying the strain on state finances, President Vladimir Putin is reaching for cash to fund his government and the war, squeezing tax revenue from an economy that’s increasingly skewed toward the military — while civilian needs take a back seat

The Independent UK · 9h ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin calls Musk ‘genius’ for throttling Starlink as drones disrupt Moscow airports

Russia says it has downed most of 613 drones headed for its capital region overnight

The Independent UK · Oct 28

90-Minute Ukraine Peace Call to Putin Ends With Russia's Lavrov Saying Finland and Norway Offered Nothing New

Finnish and Norwegian leaders spoke with Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine, then briefed Volodymyr Zelenskyy, while Denmark questioned the value of the calls.

International Business Times UK · Oct 28

Europe furious after Finland and Norway break convention by speaking directly to Putin

The move attracted criticism from the Danish prime minister, who urged Europe to ‘stick together’ on Ukraine

The Independent UK · Oct 27

Putin urged to end Ukraine war as European leaders make rare contact

The leaders ‘stressed the importance of de-escalation’ to Putin as they expressed their unwavering support for Ukraine

The Independent UK · Oct 27

Oleshky truce appears to hold as two European leaders have ‘frank’ call with Putin

Frontline near Russian-occupied city in southern Ukraine quiet for first time in years ahead of planned evacuation

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27

After months dithering, Europe shows it's ready for talks with Russia

As Trump sides with Putin, Europeans are increasingly ready to engage in direct talks with Russia, something they have so far refused to do.

Euronews · Oct 27

'We Are Christians, Good People': Russian Tycoon Urges Putin To Launch a Nuclear Strike on Ukraine

Russian tycoon Konstantin Malofeyev calls for a nuclear strike on Ukraine after a 72-hour warning, raising questions about civilian safety.

International Business Times UK · Oct 26