President causes alarm in rush to secure peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv, saying Ukraine ‘unlikely’ to get much land back or join Nato. Plus, how dating apps ignore reports of rape.
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The rapid push to bring Kyiv and Moscow to the negotiating table is “not a betrayal” of Ukraine, the US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, has insisted, after Donald Trump said he and Vladimir Putin had agreed to begin ceasefire talks and that Kyiv was unlikely regain much territory or join Nato.
How has Europe reacted? Several European nations including the UK, France and Germany, insisted they must be involved in any negotiations on Ukraine’s future.
Why is the truce in jeopardy? Hamas’s armed wing initially said on Monday it would delay releasing further hostages over alleged Israeli ceasefire violations, including the continued killing of Palestinians, blocks on aid, and stopping displaced Palestinians from returning to northern Gaza. But on Thursday, Hamas said it will continue implementing the ceasefire deal, including a hostage exchange within the agreed timeframe.
