Russia's announcement comes as Ukraine's top negotiator met US peace envoys in Geneva.
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US and Iran hold talks seen as crucial to prevent conflict
The indirect negotiations in Geneva are seen as a last-ditch effort, but the chances of a nuclear agreement are unclear.
No 10 will have no say on which Mandelson papers are released
The Commons intelligence committee says it has been given a written insurance the government can not overrule any release.
Spain to check Gibraltar arrivals under post-Brexit deal
Arrivals at the Rock's airport would have to show their passport twice under a new UK-EU treaty.
How have Chelsea made biggest loss in English football history?
Chelsea recorded a pre-tax loss of £355m for 2024-25 - the highest loss ever made by an English football club - according to financial figures released by Uefa. How did it happen?
Woman angry at lack of prosecution after she fell from window fleeing triple killer
A former neighbour of Valdo Calocane was told he could have killed her, years before the attacks.
India beat Zimbabwe to keep title defence alive
Defending champions India pile on 256-4 as they eliminate Zimbabwe from the T20 World Cup with victory in Chennai.
Soham murderer Ian Huntley treated for serious head injuries after prison workshop attack
The 52-year-old is serving a life sentence after being convicted of murdering schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman.
Number of young people out of work or education edges closer to one million
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Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content
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Food banks 'essential' for new generation of students
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England consider spinner Ahmed for Colombo turner
England will consider leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed for Friday's T20 World Cup match against New Zealand with spinning conditions expected.
Tracey Emin says her artwork My Bed would be 'tidy, clean and boring' if she made it today
Her Turner Prize-nominated messy bed caused a stir in the late 1990s and is now going back on display.
Four convicted over spyware scandal that shook Greece
In what became known as "Greece's Watergate", surveillance software called Predator was used to target 87 people.
Traitor Rachel on winning the show, her mum's death - and what's next
Rachel Duffy has spoken publicly for the first time about winning The Traitors and then losing her mother.
Warren in '$1bn legal dispute' over Zuffa Boxing launch
Veteran promoter Frank Warren confirms he is considering legal action against Saudi Arabian-owned Sela and American company TKO.
South Africa stay unbeaten with win over West Indies
Aiden Markram smacks 82 not out off 46 balls as South Africa beat West Indies by nine wickets to maintain their unbeaten record at the 2026 T20 World Cup
Corbyn set to become Your Party parliamentary leader
Ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's supporters won 14 of the 24 seats on Your Party's central executive committee (CEC).
Danish PM calls snap election with Greenland issue centre-stage
The issue of Greenland, which Donald Trump wants to annex, is likely to dominate the election campaign.
Danish PM calls snap election with Greenland issue centre-stage
The issue of Greenland, which Donald Trump wants to annex, is likely to dominate the election campaign.
RFU set to confirm radical revamp for English rugby
A radical new structure for English rugby is set to be rubber-stamped by the RFU, with the Prem separating from the rest of the pyramid, and promotion and relegation scrapped.