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Putin proposal for direct talks with Kyiv 'not enough' says France's Macron

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed direct talks with Kyiv on 15 May, hours after European leaders threatened strong sanctions if Russia refused to agree to a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine. Kyiv described the proposal as a positive sign but French President Emmanuel Macron said it wasn't enough.

Radio France Internationale

The Assembly: Inside the most groundbreaking TV show of the year

IN FOCUS: As Gary Lineker becomes the final guest to be grilled by a panel of neurodivergent and learning-disabled people on the no-rules interview show ‘The Assembly’, Ellie Muir speaks to its producers about making the series happen, encouraging celebrities to open up and portraying disability on screen

The Independent UK

Putin stays silent on ceasefire and offers ‘direct talks’ with Ukraine in Istanbul

The proposal for direct talks with Kyiv comes hours after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and four European leaders, with the backing of the US, demanded that Moscow agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday

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Leaders make ‘material progress’ towards Ukraine peace, says Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer had travelled to Kyiv alongside his French, German and Polish counterparts for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Evening Standard

UK, US and Europe ‘call Putin out’ to agree to 30-day ceasefire or face 'massive sanctions'

Starmer said that the US and European leaders are now “speaking with one voice” on the crisis

Evening Standard

UK, US and allies ‘calling Putin out’ as they intensify calls for ceasefire

The Prime Minister and his Ukrainian, French, German and Polish counterparts spoke to Donald Trump on Saturday.

The Independent UK

European leaders discuss Ukraine peace efforts with Donald Trump

Ukraine’s foreign minister said ‘Ukraine and all allies are ready for a full unconditional ceasefire on land, air, and at sea for at least 30 days’.

Evening Standard

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Starmer’s secret mission in Norway revealed and what it says about his ‘calm, pragmatic, serious’ style

ANALYSIS: The Independent’s political editor David Maddox accompanied the prime minister to the defence summit in Norway and saw a premier visibly emboldened by his ‘big win’ trade deals with Narendra Modi and Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Ukraine and allies call on Russia to accept 30-day truce

Ukraine and its European allies have agreed to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire as of Monday, following talks in Kyiv between President Volodymyr Zelensky and four European leaders.

Radio France Internationale

Starmer joins European leaders in Ukraine for ‘coalition of willing’ talks

The leaders have called on Russia to ‘stop obstructing efforts’ to secure a peace deal.

Evening Standard

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky claims his troops ‘gradually pushing back’ Putin’s forces in Sumy

Russian forces seeking to create 'buffer zone' in Sumy after beating back Ukrainian incursion into Kursk

The Independent UK

European leaders in Ukraine’s Kyiv press Russia for 30-day ceasefire

The Kremlin says it will consider a 30-day truce, but within its own position.

Al Jazeera

European leaders tell Putin to agree to unconditional ceasefire by Monday or face ‘massive’ sanctions – as it happened

European leaders, in coordination with Donald Trump, are proposing a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting 12 May

The Guardian - UK

Vladimir Putin rejects ceasefire ultimatum proposed by European leaders

Leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland told Russian president to accept unconditional 30-day ceasefire by Monday or face increased sanctions and weapons transfers to Ukraine

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Europe Leaders Head To Kyiv On Unprecedented Visit

The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland will make an unprecedented joint visit to Ukraine on Saturday for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, vowing to ratchet up pressure on Russia until it agrees a ceasefire.

The Guardian - UK

Leaders of UK, France, Germany and Poland to visit Ukraine in joint show of support

Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and Donald Tusk to make symbolic visit day after Putin parade

Evening Standard

Starmer to join European leaders in Kyiv for ‘coalition of the willing’ talks

It comes after US President Donald Trump called for ‘ideally’ a 30-day ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow.

International Business Times

France, Poland Sign Treaty With Mutual Defence Pledge

France and Poland on Friday signed a treaty committing both sides to mutual assistance in case of an attack by an aggressor, strengthening ties between the EU heavyweights in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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New German Chancellor Merz aims for stronger EU ties with France and Poland

Visiting Paris and Warsaw, Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke about defence and European unity, marking a shift from his predecessor's policies and aiming for a stronger EU.

International Business Times

UK, Northern European Nations Support Ukraine 30-day Ceasefire: Norway PM

The UK, France and a group of northern European nations said Friday they supported a US proposal for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

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Macron’s Cunning 5-Day Masterplan to Trap Brexit Britain Exposed as Payback Strikes

Turns out, Emmanuel Macron wasn’t just playing hardball in the post-Brexit years—he nearly pulled the plug on Britain, literally.

Euronews

80 years on, France’s last WWII veterans warn peace must be defended

The commemoration saw a parade of veterans' associations, and music performed by military bands from France, Germany, Canada, Cameroon, the US and UK.

The Independent UK

As Europe celebrates the triumph of V-E Day, Algeria marks parallel legacy of colonial-era massacres

As Europe celebrates the 80th anniversary of its triumph over fascism and the end of World War II, Algeria is remembering a darker anniversary: the colonial-era massacres that unfolded on the same day

Radio France Internationale

World marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day under the shadow of war

As the world celebrates 80 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany, Victory in Europe Day events this year take place under the shadow of the war in Ukraine and shifting global allegiances. While Emmanuel Macron presides over solemn tributes in Paris, China's Xi Jinping and Brazil’s Lula da Silva…

Euronews

Can France's prime minister call a referendum on the budget?

The potential move follows the passing of France's tumultuous 2025 budget in February, which aims to reduce the public deficit to 5.4% of GDP this year.

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