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Zelenskyy needs to show ‘gratitude’ or step down - US Republicans
'He needs to come to his senses and come back to the table in gratitude'.

The Trump-Zelenskyy blow-up, broken down by body-language analysts
Donald Trump accused Volodymyr Zelenskyy of being ungrateful and risking World War III.

‘We stand with you’: Zelenskyy welcomed to UK after tense White House exit
Supporters cheered as Zelenskyy arrived at Downing St in his convoy.

The Maga reporter whose dig at Zelenskyy sparked a geopolitical crisis
'Why don't you wear a suit?' Jibe came from Marjorie Taylor Greene's right-wing boyfriend.

‘What kind of diplomacy, JD?’ Zelenskyy asked. It was a mistake
In diplomatic terms, the White House shouting match was beyond worst-case scenario.

Zelenskyy-Trump White House clash shocks European leaders
Zelenskyy left early, skipping a planned news conference after heated talks.

‘You’re gambling with WW3’: Trump, Zelenskyy clash at White House
Tensions rose as Trump accused Zelenskyy of disrespect and gambling with lives.

‘New international order’: US-Ukraine minerals deal explained
The deal includes a 'Reconstruction Investment Fund' for joint resource exploration.

Deal or no deal: Zelenskyy warns of challenges ahead in US talks
The Ukrainian President will meet Donald Trump on Friday to finalise a minerals deal.

Zelenskyy hails Ukraine’s ‘heroism’ on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion
EU leaders arrived in Kyiv in a show of solidarity.

Why Russia sees Ukraine’s EU membership as an opportunity
Moscow may use Ukraine's EU membership to access Western markets indirectly.

Zelenskyy ready to quit in exchange for Ukrainian Nato membership
'If there is peace for Ukraine, if you really need me to leave my post, I am ready.'

‘Get our money back’: Trump’s demand amid Ukraine negotiations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was 'not ready' to sign a deal.

‘Rewriting history’: Trump to abandon Russia war crimes prosecution
US signals an end to pursuit of Putin as third anniversary of Ukraine invasion looms.

Why Saudi Arabia hosted high-level US-Russia talks on Ukraine
Russian negotiators stayed at Riyadh's five-star Ritz-Carlton, while Kyiv was frozen out.

'Hell on earth': Any Kiwi soldiers in Ukraine must be battle-hardened - fighter
The warning comes as Luxon mulls sending NZ peacekeeping troops to the war-torn country.

Kremlin message to Trump: There’s money to be made in Russia
New York Times: Russia pushes for US business return amid Ukraine war talks with Trump.

‘Be with Putin or be with peace’: Zelenskyy issues plea before key US meeting
Trump called Zelenskyy a 'dictator', echoing Kremlin views and shocking Europe.

Winston Peters - A to Z in foreign affairs - Audrey Young
Winston Peters' schedule in five countries includes a boxing bout and a big horse race.

Tenby Powell: After three years of war the world - and NZ - must not forget Ukraine’s plight
OPINION: Amidst this chaos, the resilience of the Ukrainian spirit shines brightly.

Trump blames Zelenskyy for Russia’s invasion, ‘confident’ on Ukraine deal
Trump increased pressure on Zelenskyy to hold elections.