Russian civilians are being denied healthcare because of Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine, according to UK intelligence. At least 160 of the country’s public hospitals - including maternity facilities and children’s clinics - reportedly closed in 2024 as the cost of funding the conflict continues.

Vladimir Putin told a news conference that he agreed with the idea of a ceasefire, but he immediately spelled out tough conditions that appeared to rule out agreement.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of "prolonging the war" and "ignoring" U.S.-led efforts to agree a ceasefire.