Today, world leaders were scheduled to meet with Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, to discuss peace in his nation. However, it is being viewed as only the beginning of a lengthy process without Russia present.

Kyiv rejects Putin's demands for peace, "ceasefire offer cannot be trusted"

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday Russia would end the war in Ukraine only if Kyiv agreed to drop its NATO ambitions and hand over the entirety of four provinces claimed by Moscow, demands Kyiv swiftly rejected as tantamount to surrender.

Ukraine Peace Summit: Putin demands more Ukrainian land to end war; Kyiv rejects 'ultimatum'

World leaders began gathering in Switzerland on Saturday for a summit to pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine, but the absence of powerful allies of Moscow such as China will blunt its potential impact.

Switzerland: 50 World leaders join Ukraine summit in test of Kyiv's diplomatic clout

Switzerland is hosting a summit on Saturday, with aim to build broad international support for Ukrainian President Zelensky's peace proposals and that include the full withdrawl of Russian troops from Ukraine.

Switzerland: Around 50 Heads of State & Government to attend Peace Summit for Ukraine

Leaders head to Peace Summit  in Switzerland under shadow of Putin's demands

Headlines of the hour: - Plane with bodies takes off from Kuwait - PM Modi arrives in Italy for G7 - Biden, Zelensky sign 10-year pact - Hezbollah fire 100 rockets, 30 drones - Moscow: Fire at Sukhoi design bureau - US top court allows access to abortion pills - Brazil: Protests over abortion bill

Moscow: Fire at Sukhoi design bureau | Biden, Zelensky sign 10-year pact

The group of seven nations wrapped up their first day of meetings in Italy. The summit was dominated by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and efforts to support the embattled nation. Leaders agreed on a framework for a 50 billion dollar loan for Ukraine, utilising interest generated from frozen Russian assets held by G7 nations.

G7 agrees on $50bn loan plan for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets

Western leaders are in Italy to explore ways to help Ukraine and punish Russia. Ahead of a Swiss Summit to forge peace in Ukraine, Moscow is closely watching all these developments on the eve of the Switzerland conference to which Russia has not been invited. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin sets out condition for peace talks with Kyiv

The United States Britain and Canada have warned of a Russian plot to influence Moldova's presidential elections in a joint statement released by the US Department of State. The three countries said that Russian actors intend to incite protests in Moldova should a pro-Russia candidate not win.

Moldova polls: Warning against interference in Moldova polls

A potential visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to North Korea has alarmed South Korea and the United States both Nations have warned that the impending visit to deepen Russia's North Korea military ties will violate UN Security Council resolutions.

South Korea, US warn Russia & North Korea

WION's Senor correspondent Siddharth MP brings you this exclusive report from on board the world's first floating nuclear power plant. Watch in for more details!

WION reports from world's first-ever floating nuclear power plant in Russia

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian President Putin sets out condition for peace talks with Kyiv

WION's Senior correspondent Siddharth MP brings you this exclusive report from on board the world's first floating nuclear power plant. Watch in for more details!

Russia floating nuclear power plant 'Akademik Lomonosov' caters to energy in Russia's far east

Russia 'Akademik Lomonosov' floating nuclear power plant

Headlines of the hour: - Reform UK overtakes Tories in opinion poll - Russia, Ukraine exchange attacks - Kuwait: Bodies of 45 dead reach India - Chinese #MeToo activist sentenced - Ex-Karnataka CM's aide under scanner - Musk's $56 billion pay deal approved

WION Headlines | Reform UK overtakes Tories in opinion poll | Russia, Ukraine exchange attacks

As per South Korean officials, Putin may visit Pyongyang. Russian President may hold meetings with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as soon as next week. Watch this video for all details.

US, South Korea on alert amid reports of Putin's visit to North Korea

US President Joe Biden and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a 10-year bilateral security agreement on Thursday (June 13) aimed at bolstering Ukraine's defense against Russian invaders and getting Ukraine closer to NATO membership.

G7 Summit 2024 Italy: Biden, Zelensky sign a 10-year defence agreement

Headlines of the hour: - Reform UK overtakes Tories in opinion poll - Russia, Ukraine exchange attacks - Kuwait: Bodies of 45 dead reach India - Chinese #MeToo activist sentenced - Ex-Karnataka CM's aide under scanner

Chinese #MeToo activist sentenced | Ex-Karnataka CM's aide under scanner

Headlines of the hour: - Russia downs 87 Ukrainian drones - Moscow: Fire at Sukhoi design bureau - PM Modi, Biden likely to meet at G7 - Biden, Zelensky sign 10-year pact - South Korea, US warn ahead of Putin's North Korea visit - Plane with bodies takes off from Kuwait - Kheer Bhawani: Security beefed up in J&K - Apple overtakes Microsoft in market cap

Russia downs 87 Ukrainian drones | Plane with bodies arrive in India from Kuwait

The United States and South Korea have warned Vladimir Putin against forging military ties with North Korea. The warning comes amid growing speculations of Putin's impending visit to North Korea in the coming weeks.

US and South Korea hold 'emergency phone call'; raises alarm over North Korea-Russia ties

The United States has announced a series of sanctions aimed at constraining Moscow's war in Ukraine well these steps that come ahead of the G7 leaders talks this week reportedly raised the stakes for foreign banks that still deal with Russia.

US announces a raft of sanctions against Russia to hit war in Ukraine

Watch top headlines of the hour: - US: Modi, Biden may meet on G7 sidelines - Fire tragedy: India's minister leaves for Kuwait - J&K attacks: Sketch of terrorists released - Gaza ceasefire deal in limbo? - Russian warships arriev in Cuba - Israel, Hamas committed war crimes - US FED leaves rates unchanged

Russian missile strikes Ukraine | US FED leaves rates unchanged

Russia has attacked the Ukraine president's hometown with a deadly ballistic missile strike. Meanwhile, Ukraine's military intelligence chief says Russia has installed the s-500 air defence system in Crimea. Molly Gambhir gets you the details.

Gravitas | Ukraine says Russia has installed s-500 air defence system in Crimea

Russia's floating Akademik Lomonosov nuclear plant: WION special report from Russia's far-east

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