Putin says Ukraine peace talks can start without a halt to hostilities, according to CGTN Europe.

Marco Rubio reaffirms US commitment to Kuwait security after Iranian strikes; both sides stress regional stability, freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Kuwait's security in talks with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Jarrah Al-Sabah after recent Iranian strikes. Rubio stated the US remains committed to preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, and both sides stressed regional stability and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Putin dismisses European mediation prospects, says peace deal worked out with Trump in Alaska.

Russian Vladimir Putin dismissed European leaders as potential mediators in the Ukraine war, insisting that a peace deal was already worked out with Donald Trump in Alaska.

Ukraine proposes to end the war with guarantees. Kyiv says any settlement must be honest, dignified and ensure war does not reignite.

Ukraine proposes to end the war, saying it must be done honestly, with dignity, and with guarantees that the war will not reignite.

Zelensky challenges Putin to end war in open letter: 'Enough of the war,' Ukrainian president writes in direct message to Russian leader.

Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelensky published an open letter challenging Russian Vladimir Putin, stating 'Enough of the war.'