US President Trump warned Vladimir Putin of "devastating" sanctions if Moscow rejects a ceasefire deal. Trump said that US negotiators are headed to Russia "right now" for talks on a 30-day truce. Watch in for more details!

Ukraine War: Donald Trump Threatens Russia with Sanctions Ahead of Crucial Ceasefire Talks

US President Trump has issued a warning to Russia as the country remains tight-lipped on the proposed ceasefire with Ukraine. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin visited Russian troops who have made gains against Ukrainian forces battling to keep Russian territory seized in an offensive last year. Putin visited the KK region in his first visit to this region since Ukraine launched its shock counteroffensive in August last year. Dressed in army camouflage, Putin hailed the recent gains and urged his troops on. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin urges army to 'liberate' Kursk region as Ukraine pulls back

Russia claimed to have made sweeping gains in its Kursk region in the past 24 hours, taking back control of five villages previously held by Ukrainian troops, the Russian military said on Wednesday.
Moscow's forces have also entered Sudzha, the largest town that fell under Kyiv's control, and were conducting "assault operations" there, the state news agency TASS reported.
Kyiv launched its surprise assault on the Kursk region in August, but has steadily lost ground as Moscow deployed thousands of reinforcements, including North Korean soldiers.
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Ukraine now risks losing its grip on the border region entirely, ceding dozens of square kilometres of territory in the past six days, according to military bloggers.
Russian army units "liberated the settlements of Kazachya Loknya, 1st Knyazhy, 2nd Knyazhy, Zamostye and Mirny" in the Kursk region, all on the outskirts of Sudzha, the Russian defence ministry said Wednesday.
"The information provided by our military shows that our troops are successfully advancing in the Kursk Region, liberating areas that were under the control of the militants. The dynamic is good," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
A video shared by Russian news outlets on Wednesday purported to show Russian troops waving a flag in the centre of Sudzha, which Kyiv captured shortly after its offensive began.
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Kursk was one of Kyiv's few bargaining chips in swapping land with Russia, which has seized and occupied around a fifth of Ukraine since it took Crimea in 2014 and launched its full-scale assault in February 2022.
In a village east of the fighting, a Ukrainian attack on an agricultural plant killed four people, acting Kursk region governor Alexander Khinshtein said Wednesday.
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World: Moscow forces have also entered Sudzha, the largest town that fell under Kyiv's control, and were conducting "assault operations" there, the state TASS news agency reported.

Russia claimed to have made sweeping gains in its Kursk region in the past 24 hours, taking back control of five villages previously held by Ukrainian troops, the Russian military said on Wednesday. Moscow's forces have also entered Sudzha, the largest town that fell under Kyiv's control, and were conducting "assault operations" there, the state news agency TASS reported. Kyiv launched its surprise assault on the Kursk region in August, but has steadily lost ground as Moscow deployed thousands of reinforcements, including North Korean soldiers. Also read: 'Can do very bad things for Russia if needed': Trump says as US officials en route to Moscow for ceasefire talks Ukraine now risks losing its grip on the border region entirely, ceding dozens of square kilometres of territory in the past six days, according to military bloggers. Russian army units "liberated the settlements of Kazachya Loknya, 1st Knyazhy, 2nd Knyazhy, Zamostye and Mirny" in the Kursk region, all on the outskirts of Sudzha, the Russian defence ministry said Wednesday. "The information provided by our military shows that our troops are successfully advancing in the Kursk Region, liberating areas that were under the control of the militants. The dynamic is good," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. A video shared by Russian news outlets on Wednesday purported to show Russian troops waving a flag in the centre of Sudzha, which Kyiv captured shortly after its offensive began. Also read: 'None of us trust Russians': Zelensky expects 'strong' action from US if Moscow rejects 30-day ceasefire Kursk was one of Kyiv's few bargaining chips in swapping land with Russia, which has seized and occupied around a fifth of Ukraine since it took Crimea in 2014 and launched its full-scale assault in February 2022. In a village east of the fighting, a Ukrainian attack on an agricultural plant killed four people, acting Kursk region governor Alexander Khinshtein said Wednesday. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Ukraine on edge of losing Kursk as Russia claims gains in region after taking control of five villages

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (March 12) stressed that the "people are going to Russia" to have a discussion on a 30-day ceasefire proposal, which was backed by Ukraine.&nbsp;
During his meeting with Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin, Trump was asked about the progress on the Ukraine-Russia ceasefire proposal.&nbsp;
The US president said that the US has &ldquo;people going to Russia right now, as we speak,&rdquo; as he said, &ldquo;hopefully we can get a ceasefire from Russia.&rdquo;
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He further stressed the scale of killings and devastation caused by the war as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, explaining why the war needs to be stopped now.&nbsp;
When asked about what the US could do to pressure Russia into the ceasefire, Trump said that he hoped "it is not going to be necessary", slamming previous presidents for their record of dealing with Russia.
&ldquo;What I did to Russia was very tough, the toughest ever,&rdquo; he said, explaining his criticism of the Nord Stream pipeline.
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&ldquo;They never took anything from me. They took them from Obama and Bush, and they took from sleeping Joe Biden. With Biden, they wanted to take the whole country, but I think I&rsquo;ve stopped that, but we&rsquo;ll see,&rdquo; Trump said.
However, as he talks further, Trump said that if needed, "there are things you can do that wouldn&rsquo;t be pleasant in a financial sense,&rdquo; and would be &ldquo;very bad for Russia.&rdquo;
&ldquo;We could do things very bad for Russia. Would be devastating for Russia. But I don&rsquo;t want to do that because I want to see peace,&rdquo; he said.
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Earlier in the day, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky called Tuesday's talks with the US in Jeddah "constructive", saying that he wants to use a potential 30-day ceasefire with Russia as a chance to forge a permanent peace plan.
&ldquo;We want to end this war,&rdquo; he said, adding that &ldquo;everyone&rdquo; will have to be part of a union to convince Russia to accept a peace deal.
&ldquo;Everything depends on whether Russia is willing to do so, to install a truce, or if it is willing to continue killing people,&rdquo; Zelensky added.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: The US president said that the US has “people going to Russia right now, as we speak,” as he said, “hopefully we can get a ceasefire from Russia.”

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (March 12) stressed that the "people are going to Russia" to have a discussion on a 30-day ceasefire proposal, which was backed by Ukraine. During his meeting with Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin, Trump was asked about the progress on the Ukraine-Russia ceasefire proposal. The US president said that the US has “people going to Russia right now, as we speak,” as he said, “hopefully we can get a ceasefire from Russia.” Also read: 'None of us trust Russians': Zelensky expects 'strong' action from US if Moscow rejects 30-day ceasefire He further stressed the scale of killings and devastation caused by the war as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, explaining why the war needs to be stopped now. When asked about what the US could do to pressure Russia into the ceasefire, Trump said that he hoped "it is not going to be necessary", slamming previous presidents for their record of dealing with Russia. “What I did to Russia was very tough, the toughest ever,” he said, explaining his criticism of the Nord Stream pipeline. Also read:Kyiv: Four killed in Russian strike at Ukraine’s Odesa port “They never took anything from me. They took them from Obama and Bush, and they took from sleeping Joe Biden. With Biden, they wanted to take the whole country, but I think I’ve stopped that, but we’ll see,” Trump said. However, as he talks further, Trump said that if needed, "there are things you can do that wouldn’t be pleasant in a financial sense,” and would be “very bad for Russia.” “We could do things very bad for Russia. Would be devastating for Russia. But I don’t want to do that because I want to see peace,” he said. Also read: Will not discuss ‘taking over Canada’: Rubio says talks at G7 will focus on Ukraine Earlier in the day, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky called Tuesday's talks with the US in Jeddah "constructive", saying that he wants to use a potential 30-day ceasefire with Russia as a chance to forge a permanent peace plan. “We want to end this war,” he said, adding that “everyone” will have to be part of a union to convince Russia to accept a peace deal. “Everything depends on whether Russia is willing to do so, to install a truce, or if it is willing to continue killing people,” Zelensky added. Also read: Putin lays down THREE 'maximalist' demands for ending Russia-Ukraine war: Report (With inputs from agencies)

'Can do very bad things for Russia if needed': Trump says US officials en route to Moscow for ceasefire talks

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Russian forces walked inside a gas pipeline for 15 km to strike Ukrainian troops from the rear in Kursk

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As the Kremlin considers a ceasefire proposal, Russian officials say they want to hear from the US before making a decision. While a Trump-Putin phone call isn’t ruled out, Senator Marco Rubio warns that Europe must be involved in any Ukraine diplomacy.

US awaits Putin’s decision: Will Putin agree to Trump’s ceasefire deal?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that he does not trust Russia despite agreeing to the US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire.&nbsp;
While addressing the press conference in Kyiv, Zelensky said "I have emphasised this many times, none of us trust the Russians."&nbsp;
He further said that he expects "strong measures" should be taken from the US if Russia rejects Washington's proposal.&nbsp;
"I understand that we can count on strong steps. I don't know the details yet but we are talking about sanctions (against Russia) and strengthening Ukraine," Zelensky said.
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Stressing his call to "fight for independence", the Ukrainian president said that he refuses to recognise any Russian occupied territories in Ukraine.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We are not going to recognise that the territories occupied by the Russian territory. The fact is, our people were fighting for it. Our heroes fought for that, [it] wounded, killed many of them. No one forgets about that,&rdquo; he said.
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<h2>'Important red line'</h2>
The Ukrainian president said that this is the "most important red line", adding. "We will never let anyone forget about this crime against Ukraine."
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<h2>'Everything depends on Russia'</h2>
The Ukrainian president called yesterday's talks with the US in Jeddah "constructive", saying that he wants to use a potential 30-day ceasefire with Russia as a chance to forge a permanent peace plan.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We want to end this war,&rdquo; he said, adding that &ldquo;everyone&rdquo; will have to be part of a union to convince Russia to accept a peace deal.
&ldquo;Everything depends on whether Russia is willing to do so, to install a truce, or if it is willing to continue killing people,&rdquo; Zelensky added.
Earlier, Russia said that they were waiting to be briefed by American officials before commenting on the ceasefire proposal.&nbsp;
The US has said that they would be talking to Moscow on Wednesday.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Stressing his call to "fight for independence", the Ukrainian president said that he refuses to recognise any Russian occupied territories in Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that he does not trust Russia despite agreeing to the US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire. While addressing the press conference in Kyiv, Zelensky said "I have emphasised this many times, none of us trust the Russians." He further said that he expects "strong measures" should be taken from the US if Russia rejects Washington's proposal. "I understand that we can count on strong steps. I don't know the details yet but we are talking about sanctions (against Russia) and strengthening Ukraine," Zelensky said. Also read: Ukraine launches 'massive' drone strike at Moscow as Zelensky prepares to talk truce with US in Saudi Arabia Stressing his call to "fight for independence", the Ukrainian president said that he refuses to recognise any Russian occupied territories in Ukraine. “We are not going to recognise that the territories occupied by the Russian territory. The fact is, our people were fighting for it. Our heroes fought for that, [it] wounded, killed many of them. No one forgets about that,” he said. Also read: Zelensky meets Saudi crown prince in Jeddah; Rubio says 'no military solution' to Ukraine conflict 'Important red line' The Ukrainian president said that this is the "most important red line", adding. "We will never let anyone forget about this crime against Ukraine." Also read: Ukraine backs US proposal for 30-day ceasefire, Washington restores military aid, intel sharing 'Everything depends on Russia' The Ukrainian president called yesterday's talks with the US in Jeddah "constructive", saying that he wants to use a potential 30-day ceasefire with Russia as a chance to forge a permanent peace plan. “We want to end this war,” he said, adding that “everyone” will have to be part of a union to convince Russia to accept a peace deal. “Everything depends on whether Russia is willing to do so, to install a truce, or if it is willing to continue killing people,” Zelensky added. Earlier, Russia said that they were waiting to be briefed by American officials before commenting on the ceasefire proposal. The US has said that they would be talking to Moscow on Wednesday. Also read: Putin lays down THREE 'maximalist' demands for ending Russia-Ukraine war: Report (With inputs from agencies)

'None of us trust Russians': Zelensky expects 'strong' action from US if Moscow rejects 30-day ceasefire

Ukraine on Tuesday backed a US proposal for a 30-day general ceasefire with Russia, with the United States in turn agreeing to lift restrictions on military aid and intelligence sharing. Watch this report for more details!

Ukraine ready to accept 30-day ceasefire as US prepares to lift aid restrictions

Following taunts by United States President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would not raise Canada&rsquo;s sovereignty while visiting Quebec later on Wednesday (Mar 12) for the G7 talks, hinting that the talks would be focused on the Ukraine conflict.
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re going to be focused in the G7 and all of those things,&rdquo; he told reporters on a refueling stop in Ireland on his way to Saudi Arabia for the G7 talks.
Mentioning the war in Ukraine, he added, &ldquo;That&rsquo;s what the meeting is about. This isn&rsquo;t a meeting about how we&rsquo;re going to take over Canada.&rdquo;
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Talking about Trump&rsquo;s idea that Canada should become the 51st state of the US from &ldquo;an economic standpoint&rdquo;, he said, &ldquo;[The president] said that if they became the 51st state, we wouldn't have to worry about the border and fentanyl coming across, because now we will be able to manage that,&rdquo; Rubio said.
&ldquo;He&rsquo;s made an argument that it's their interest to do so. Obviously, the Canadians don&rsquo;t agree,&rdquo; he said.
<h2>US has &lsquo;vested interest&rsquo; in Ukraine&rsquo;s security</h2>
Rubio also said that a minerals deal would give the US a &ldquo;vested interest&rdquo; in Ukraine&rsquo;s security. However, he did not promise any formal guarantees.
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&ldquo;I wouldn&rsquo;t couch it as a security guarantee, but certainly, if the United States has a vested economic interest that&rsquo;s generating revenue for our people as well as for the people of Ukraine, we&rsquo;d have a vested interest in protecting it,&rdquo; he said.
&ldquo;Certainly one of the things that provides for Ukraine&rsquo;s long-term prosperity and security is vibrant economic growth and development,&rdquo; Rubio added.
According to him, a growing economy &ldquo;gives them a tremendous amount of leverage and power and the ability to fund their own defences.&rdquo;
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On Tuesday (Mar 11), Ukraine officials agreed to have talks on a 30-day ceasefire with Rubio and national security adviser Mike Waltz. Both sides also agreed to sign a minerals deal as soon as possible, giving the US access to Ukraine&rsquo;s natural resources.
<h2>US to initiate contact with Russia</h2>
Rubio added that Washington was initiating contact with Moscow on Wednesday (Mar 12) for their response.
&ldquo;That&rsquo;s what we want to know &ndash; if they&rsquo;re prepared to do it unconditionally,&rdquo; Rubio said of Russia&rsquo;s response.
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&ldquo;If the response is, &lsquo;yes&rsquo;, then we know we&rsquo;ve made real progress, and there&rsquo;s a real chance of peace. If their response is &lsquo;no&rsquo;, it would be highly unfortunate, and it&rsquo;ll make their intentions clear.&rdquo;
Rubio also said that Europeans would have to be involved if the talks make any progress, as Russia is keen to end European sanctions.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Mentioning the war in Ukraine, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio added, “That’s what the meeting is about. This isn’t a meeting about how we’re going to take over Canada.”

Following taunts by United States President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would not raise Canada’s sovereignty while visiting Quebec later on Wednesday (Mar 12) for the G7 talks, hinting that the talks would be focused on the Ukraine conflict. “We’re going to be focused in the G7 and all of those things,” he told reporters on a refueling stop in Ireland on his way to Saudi Arabia for the G7 talks. Mentioning the war in Ukraine, he added, “That’s what the meeting is about. This isn’t a meeting about how we’re going to take over Canada.” Also read | Zelensky meets Saudi crown prince in Jeddah; Rubio says 'no military solution' to Ukraine conflict Talking about Trump’s idea that Canada should become the 51st state of the US from “an economic standpoint”, he said, “[The president] said that if they became the 51st state, we wouldn't have to worry about the border and fentanyl coming across, because now we will be able to manage that,” Rubio said. “He’s made an argument that it's their interest to do so. Obviously, the Canadians don’t agree,” he said. US has ‘vested interest’ in Ukraine’s security Rubio also said that a minerals deal would give the US a “vested interest” in Ukraine’s security. However, he did not promise any formal guarantees. Also read | Rubio says US hostage envoy’s direct meeting with Hamas ‘hasn’t borne fruit’ “I wouldn’t couch it as a security guarantee, but certainly, if the United States has a vested economic interest that’s generating revenue for our people as well as for the people of Ukraine, we’d have a vested interest in protecting it,” he said. “Certainly one of the things that provides for Ukraine’s long-term prosperity and security is vibrant economic growth and development,” Rubio added. According to him, a growing economy “gives them a tremendous amount of leverage and power and the ability to fund their own defences.” Also read | From US aid to mineral deal: Much at stake as Zelensky, Rubio arrive in Saudi for crucial US-Ukraine talks On Tuesday (Mar 11), Ukraine officials agreed to have talks on a 30-day ceasefire with Rubio and national security adviser Mike Waltz. Both sides also agreed to sign a minerals deal as soon as possible, giving the US access to Ukraine’s natural resources. US to initiate contact with Russia Rubio added that Washington was initiating contact with Moscow on Wednesday (Mar 12) for their response. “That’s what we want to know – if they’re prepared to do it unconditionally,” Rubio said of Russia’s response. Also read | Rubio heads to Saudi Arabia to gauge if Ukraine has shifted “If the response is, ‘yes’, then we know we’ve made real progress, and there’s a real chance of peace. If their response is ‘no’, it would be highly unfortunate, and it’ll make their intentions clear.” Rubio also said that Europeans would have to be involved if the talks make any progress, as Russia is keen to end European sanctions. (With inputs from agencies)

Will not discuss ‘taking over Canada’: Rubio says talks at G7 will focus on Ukraine

A Russian ballistic missile strike overnight on the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa killed four people and damaged a Barbados-flagged cargo ship, Ukrainian authorities said Wednesday.
The attack late Tuesday came as Ukraine endorsed an American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire and agreed to immediate negotiations with Russia.
Ukrainian officials said the attack occurred as the cargo ship was being loaded with a grain consignment intended to be sent to Algeria.
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"Unfortunately, four people died -- citizens of Syria. The youngest victim was 18, the oldest was 24 years old. Two more people were wounded -- a Ukrainian and a Syrian," Oleksiy Kuleba, vice prime minister for reconstruction wrote on social media.
"Russia is attacking Ukraine's infrastructure, including ports that are involved in ensuring the world's food security," he added.
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Separately, the governor of the Dnipropetrovsk region said a 47-year-old woman was killed during a Russian missile attack on the central city of Kryvyi Rig, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The Ukrainian air force said that in total Russia had launched three missiles at the war-battered country overnight as well as 133 drones of various types, including the Iranian-designed Shahed-type attack drone.
Its air defence units shot down 98 of the drones, the air force added.
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World: Russian missile strike in Odesa killed four and damaged a cargo ship, highlighting the ongoing conflict and its impact on global food security.

A Russian ballistic missile strike overnight on the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa killed four people and damaged a Barbados-flagged cargo ship, Ukrainian authorities said Wednesday. The attack late Tuesday came as Ukraine endorsed an American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire and agreed to immediate negotiations with Russia. Ukrainian officials said the attack occurred as the cargo ship was being loaded with a grain consignment intended to be sent to Algeria. Also read | Russia launches air attack on Kyiv hours after Ukraine backs 30-day ceasefire "Unfortunately, four people died -- citizens of Syria. The youngest victim was 18, the oldest was 24 years old. Two more people were wounded -- a Ukrainian and a Syrian," Oleksiy Kuleba, vice prime minister for reconstruction wrote on social media. "Russia is attacking Ukraine's infrastructure, including ports that are involved in ensuring the world's food security," he added. Also read |Putin lays down THREE 'maximalist' demands for ending Russia-Ukraine war: Report Separately, the governor of the Dnipropetrovsk region said a 47-year-old woman was killed during a Russian missile attack on the central city of Kryvyi Rig, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Ukrainian air force said that in total Russia had launched three missiles at the war-battered country overnight as well as 133 drones of various types, including the Iranian-designed Shahed-type attack drone. Its air defence units shot down 98 of the drones, the air force added. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Kyiv: Four killed in Russian strike at Ukraine’s Odesa port

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US-Ukraine talks in Jeddah: Trump lauds Ukraine agreeing to US ceasefire proposal

Ukraine on Tuesday (March 11) backed the US proposal for 30-day ceasefire in war with Russia. This comes after officials from Washington and Kyiv engaged in talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;
In turn, the US has lifted restrictions &nbsp;on military aid and intelligence sharing.&nbsp;
"Ukraine expressed readiness to accept the US proposal to enact an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire, which can be extended by mutual agreement of the parties, and which is subject to acceptance and concurrent implementation by the Russian Federation," according to the joint statement.
The United States will immediately lift the pause on intelligence sharing and resume security assistance to Ukraine.
It added that the US will communicate to Russia that "Russian reciprocity is the key to achieving peace."
Both delegations agreed to name their negotiating teams and immediately begin negotiations toward an enduring peace that provides for Ukraine&rsquo;s long-term security.&nbsp;
<h2>'Minerals deal to conclude ASAP'</h2>
After holding talks in Jeddah, the two sides agreed to conclude "as soon as possible" a deal on Ukrainian minerals.&nbsp;
"Both countries&rsquo; presidents agreed to conclude as soon as possible a comprehensive agreement for developing Ukraine&rsquo;s critical mineral resources to expand Ukraine&rsquo;s economy, offset the cost of American assistance, and guarantee Ukraine&rsquo;s long-term prosperity and security," it added.&nbsp;
Earlier during the talks, a senior aide in Zelensky's presidential office stressed that work is in "progress", hinting that the Ukraine peace talks were going well, days after Trump-Zelensky's showdown at the White House.
Andriy Yermak, the most senior aide in Zelensky&rsquo;s presidential office, took to X, saying, "Work in progress."&nbsp;
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Робота триває🇺🇦🇺🇸
&mdash; Andriy Yermak (@AndriyYermak) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndriyYermak/status/1899451804380750243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
Moreover, he also posted a picture of himself with the US delegation with an emoji of a handshake in the caption.&nbsp;
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&mdash; Andriy Yermak (@AndriyYermak) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndriyYermak/status/1899465082049806361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Who all are present at the table?&nbsp;</h2>
Representing Ukraine were Andriy Sybiha, foreign minister, Andriy Yermak, Zelensky's closest aide, and Rustem Umerovto, defence minister.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, from the US, there were Mike Waltz, national security adviser, and Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State.
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and National Security Adviser Mosaad bin Mohammad al-Aiban are hosting the talks.&nbsp;
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<h2>'Ceasefire never seemed closer'</h2>
After arriving in Saudi Arabia, Yermak said that a ceasefire has never seemed closer in the three-year war the Russian Federation has waged on Ukraine.&nbsp;
"A ceasefire in Ukraine will not come through diplomatic gestures alone. A number of conditions are crucial beforehand in order to ensure that peace&mdash;when it comes&mdash;is lasting. This includes putting political and financial pressure on Russia to raise the cost of renewed conflict," he told the Guardian.&nbsp;
A stronger, safer and more resilient Europe&mdash;militarily, politically and economically&mdash;is our shared goal. Securing a meaningful ceasefire is the first step. This requires a Europe that is economically and politically resilient. Europe must be prepared to act to deliver its own security, and Russia must understand the political and economic cost of using force to achieve its ends," he added.&nbsp;
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Meanwhile, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk took to X, stressing the importance of today's US-Ukraine talks in Jeddah.&nbsp;
"Dear Americans, dear Ukrainians, don&rsquo;t waste this chance. The whole world is watching you in Jeddah today. Good luck!," he posted.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Both delegations agreed to name their negotiating teams and immediately begin negotiations towards an enduring peace that provides for Ukraine’s long-term security.

Ukraine on Tuesday (March 11) backed the US proposal for 30-day ceasefire in war with Russia. This comes after officials from Washington and Kyiv engaged in talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In turn, the US has lifted restrictions on military aid and intelligence sharing. "Ukraine expressed readiness to accept the US proposal to enact an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire, which can be extended by mutual agreement of the parties, and which is subject to acceptance and concurrent implementation by the Russian Federation," according to the joint statement. The United States will immediately lift the pause on intelligence sharing and resume security assistance to Ukraine. It added that the US will communicate to Russia that "Russian reciprocity is the key to achieving peace." Both delegations agreed to name their negotiating teams and immediately begin negotiations toward an enduring peace that provides for Ukraine’s long-term security. 'Minerals deal to conclude ASAP' After holding talks in Jeddah, the two sides agreed to conclude "as soon as possible" a deal on Ukrainian minerals. "Both countries’ presidents agreed to conclude as soon as possible a comprehensive agreement for developing Ukraine’s critical mineral resources to expand Ukraine’s economy, offset the cost of American assistance, and guarantee Ukraine’s long-term prosperity and security," it added. Earlier during the talks, a senior aide in Zelensky's presidential office stressed that work is in "progress", hinting that the Ukraine peace talks were going well, days after Trump-Zelensky's showdown at the White House. Andriy Yermak, the most senior aide in Zelensky’s presidential office, took to X, saying, "Work in progress." Робота триває🇺🇦🇺🇸 — Andriy Yermak (@AndriyYermak) March 11, 2025 Moreover, he also posted a picture of himself with the US delegation with an emoji of a handshake in the caption. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/WPkK7eTnXq — Andriy Yermak (@AndriyYermak) March 11, 2025 Also read: US-Ukraine talks LIVE: Kyiv says talks 'very constructive' after Russia hit by ‘largest ever’ drone attack Who all are present at the table? Representing Ukraine were Andriy Sybiha, foreign minister, Andriy Yermak, Zelensky's closest aide, and Rustem Umerovto, defence minister. Meanwhile, from the US, there were Mike Waltz, national security adviser, and Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State. Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and National Security Adviser Mosaad bin Mohammad al-Aiban are hosting the talks. Also read: ‘Ready to do everything to achieve peace’: Ukraine wants to end war with Russia, says top official as talks with US begin 'Ceasefire never seemed closer' After arriving in Saudi Arabia, Yermak said that a ceasefire has never seemed closer in the three-year war the Russian Federation has waged on Ukraine. "A ceasefire in Ukraine will not come through diplomatic gestures alone. A number of conditions are crucial beforehand in order to ensure that peace—when it comes—is lasting. This includes putting political and financial pressure on Russia to raise the cost of renewed conflict," he told the Guardian. A stronger, safer and more resilient Europe—militarily, politically and economically—is our shared goal. Securing a meaningful ceasefire is the first step. This requires a Europe that is economically and politically resilient. Europe must be prepared to act to deliver its own security, and Russia must understand the political and economic cost of using force to achieve its ends," he added. Also read: WATCH: Video shows moment of blast in Moscow region as Ukraine launches largest-ever drone attack Meanwhile, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk took to X, stressing the importance of today's US-Ukraine talks in Jeddah. "Dear Americans, dear Ukrainians, don’t waste this chance. The whole world is watching you in Jeddah today. Good luck!," he posted. Also read: ‘Ceasefire in sky and sea’: What to expect from US-Ukraine talks in Saudi after Trump-Zelensky fallout (With inputs from agencies)

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Nitanshi Goel got emotional on the IIFA 2025 stage on Sunday night as she won the Best Actress in a Leading Role category for her performance in Laapataa Ladies. The film, helmed by Kiran Rao and backed by Aamir Khan, dominated the awards night with 10 wins.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/winning-captain-rohit-sharma-misses-cut-in-iccs-champions-trophy-team-of-the-tournament-8840507">Winning captain Rohit Sharma misses cut in ICC&rsquo;s Champions Trophy Team of the Tournament</a>
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Rohit Sharma might have led India to a monumental win in the just concluded ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand in Dubai but missed out on getting picked in ICC&rsquo;s Team of the Tournament announced Monday evening. His counterpart, the Kiwi captain Mitchell Santner, leads the best XI picked by a selection panel of commentators and former international players.
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The US President Donald Trump's administration is set to eliminate 83 per cent of the programmes under the USAID and move the remaining to the State Department. In other news, at least 32 people were injured after a collision between an oil tanker and a cargo ship in the North Sea. Meanwhile, Ukraine is set to propose an aerial and naval ceasefire with Russia during discussions with US officials in Saudi Arabia this week. Click on the headlines for more ‘Thank you to DOGE’: Trump’s State Secy Rubio slashes 83% of USAID programs, Musk says ‘tough but necessary’ The Trump administration is set to eliminate 83 per cent of the programmes under the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and shift the remaining ones to the State Department, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Monday (March 10). North Sea collision between oil tanker and cargo ship injures 32 At least 32 people sustained injuries in the North Sea collision between an oil tanker and a cargo ship and were brought ashore. 'Ceasefire in sky and sea': What to expect from US-Ukraine talks in Saudi after Trump, Zelensky fallout Kyiv is set to propose an aerial and naval ceasefire with Russia during discussions with US officials in Saudi Arabia this week, according to media reports. President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to arrive in the kingdom as the negotiations take place. 'Continues to renege'; Hamas accuses Israel of backtracking on Gaza truce deal Hamas, on Monday (Mar 10), accused Israel of backtracking on a truce deal and refusing to go forward with the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal, as Israeli negotiators were scheduled to discuss a potential extension in Qatar. Who is Mark Carney? Liberal leader set to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada’s next PM After being elected as the new leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Mark Carney is set to become the country’s next prime minister. Carney, the former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor, will succeed Justin Trudeau, who stepped down earlier this year. Syria’s new leader vows investigation into mass killings of Alawite civilians. Who are they? As Syria witnesses “one of the biggest massacres” since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, its new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has vowed to hunt down Assad loyalists and promised an investigation into the mass killings of Alawites following international backlash. UK’s iconic Tower Bridge briefly closed as man climbs up and sits on railings The UK's Tower Bridge has been closed on Monday (Mar 10) after a man climbed up the iconic landmark in London. This comes two days after a pro-Palestinian protester caused chaos after climbing the Elizabeth Tower. Trump confirms US in talks with four different groups interested in acquiring TikTok US President Donald Trump, on Sunday (Mar 9), said that his administration was talking to four different groups that were interested in acquiring Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok. IIFA 2025: Nitanshi Goel breaks down as she beats Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif in Best Actress category Nitanshi Goel got emotional on the IIFA 2025 stage on Sunday night as she won the Best Actress in a Leading Role category for her performance in Laapataa Ladies. The film, helmed by Kiran Rao and backed by Aamir Khan, dominated the awards night with 10 wins. Winning captain Rohit Sharma misses cut in ICC’s Champions Trophy Team of the Tournament Rohit Sharma might have led India to a monumental win in the just concluded ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand in Dubai but missed out on getting picked in ICC’s Team of the Tournament announced Monday evening. His counterpart, the Kiwi captain Mitchell Santner, leads the best XI picked by a selection panel of commentators and former international players.

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President Donald Trump has confirmed that the US is close to lifting its pause on intelligence sharing with Ukraine. This move could significantly impact Ukraine’s military strategy amid ongoing tensions with Russia. Meanwhile, Ukraine and the US are set to give diplomacy another try, and Trump expects “good results” from upcoming talks with Saudi Arabia. Russia also claims a counter-offensive into Ukraine’s Sumy region.

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Elon Musk has confirmed that Starlink will continue operating in Ukraine, dismissing concerns that the service would be shut down. He stated that without Starlink, Ukrainian defense lines would collapse. Meanwhile, Musk clashed with US Senator Marco Rubio and the Polish Foreign Minister over Ukraine’s support.

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