Expulsion of general who was second only to Xi in military hierarchy ‘marks one of the most dramatic purges’

Zelensky calls for an ‘energy ceasefire’ with Russia and tells Trump he is ready for a trilateral meeting with Putin

Macron and Trump to discuss ‘energy truce and a moratorium in the Black Sea’

Analysts say muted language reflects deep divisions within expanding bloc with India pursuing behind-the-scenes diplomacy

Japan says it ‘needs to prevent misconceptions of our territories and geographical names from spreading’

Witkoff and Kushner are set to visit Moscow and Kyiv on Saturday and Sunday