Russia and Ukraine agree 30-day pause on energy strikes
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to suspend attacks on key energy infrastructure for 30 days, according to a statement published by the Kremlin on Tuesday.
A U.S. delegation aims to advance negotiations for a ceasefire in Ukraine, beginning with discussions focused on the Black Sea during talks with Russian officials on Monday.
The delegation, led by senior officials Andrew Peek and Michael Anton, held preliminary "technical talks" with Ukrainian diplomats in Riyadh on Sunday evening. The meetings come as part of President Donald Trump's intensified diplomatic campaign to halt Russia's three-year assault on Ukraine.
White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz confirmed the presence of U.S., Russian, and Ukrainian delegations in Riyadh. Initial discussions will concentrate on a maritime ceasefire allowing unrestricted shipping through the Black Sea.
Further negotiations will explore measures to verify and stabilise front-line positions, peacekeeping provisions, and confidence-building steps, including the return of Ukrainian children taken into Russian territory.
Ukraine’s Defence Minister Rustem Umerov highlighted discussions regarding protecting vital energy and infrastructure sites as a key element of Sunday’s talks.
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff has expressed optimism over peace prospects, dismissing fears among NATO allies that Russia may be emboldened to invade other nations following any potential agreement.
President Trump's direct engagement with Russian President Vladimir Putin has raised concerns among European allies, wary of significant shifts in traditional U.S. policy towards Russia and European security.
Trump described ongoing efforts to manage the conflict as "somewhat under control," and the U.S. targets a comprehensive ceasefire agreement by April 20. Despite these diplomatic initiatives, both Russian and Ukrainian forces continue reporting active combat engagements.
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated on Thursday that purchasing U.S. weapons does not pose a security risk for his country, but emphasized the need for Europe to reduce its reliance on American defense systems. His comments come amid growing discussions within Europe.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams completed an unexpectedly long 286-day mission on the ISS, returning to Earth aboard a SpaceX capsule after delays caused by technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner.
Mexican forces have dismantled a massive meth lab in Zacatecas, dealing a blow to a Sinaloa Cartel faction.
Serbia’s parliament has officially accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Milos Vucevic, setting a 30-day deadline for the formation of a new government or the calling of snap elections.
A devastating overnight drone attack on Kyiv, attributed to Russian forces, resulted in the deaths of three people, including a five-year-old child, and left ten others injured.
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to suspend attacks on key energy infrastructure for 30 days, according to a statement published by the Kremlin on Tuesday.
OpenAI has unveiled significant updates to its Advanced Voice Mode feature for ChatGPT, making its AI voice assistant more personable and responsive to user needs.
Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, criticized the United States for placing "unacceptable pressure" on Greenland, ahead of a high-profile U.S. delegation’s visit to the semi-autonomous Danish territory this week.
Pope Francis' health was so precarious during his recent 38-day hospital stay that his doctors considered halting treatment at one point, allowing him to pass away peacefully, according to the head of his medical team.
As famine continues to ravage parts of Sudan, humanitarian workers report that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), engaged in an ongoing conflict with the Sudanese army, are tightening their grip on relief supplies.
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