Finance chiefs will ‘explore’ new measures against Moscow should no ceasefire be agreed, although US tempers language.
A simple ceasefire is unlikely to set the stage for undoing the damage from Russia’s war, experts say.
These are the key events on day 1,184 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Russia and Ukraine are expected to each swap 1,000 prisoners of war as part of deal reached at recent talks in Istanbul.
European Parliament backs bill that will enact duties in July and gradually increase them over three years.
Russia confirmed it still seeks to annex four regions of Ukraine, plus Crimea, and force Ukraine to be a buffer state.
These are the key events on day 1,183 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Putin is trying to trick the world into thinking he’s open to a truce while boosting Moscow’s army, analysts say.
Putin’s visit is the first to the region since Russia claimed its forces had ejected Ukrainian troops in late April.
These are the key events on day 1,182 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
![Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne and his Ukrainian counterpart, Sergii Marchenko, hold a news conference after the two met during the G7 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting in Banff, Alberta, Canada, on May 20, 2025 [Todd Korol/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-05-20T225603Z_1876013281_RC2YLEABMJML_RTRMADP_3_G7-FINANCE-1747791894.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Brussels and London acting ‘in concert’ after Trump failed to secure ceasefire promise from Putin.
Truce talks will begin immediately, Trump says after Putin call, but Moscow has not set a deadline for next steps.
Leaders weigh the risks of a plan named Skyshield that could see European air forces defend Ukraine from the air.
These are the key events on day 1,181 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
