The World in Brief from The Economist

Ukraine’s army stabilised the front line in Donetsk, an eastern province, according to local officials.

Volodymyr Zelensky met Sir Keir Starmer looking to bolster support for Ukraine ahead of a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin on Friday. Also, global stocks extended a rally and cryptocurrencies soared amid growing expectations that America’s Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates next month.

Donald Trump said he had a “very friendly” call with European leaders, including Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, ahead of his summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday.

Donald Trump said he had a “very friendly” call with European leaders, including Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, ahead of his summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday.

Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian forces have advanced in recent days in his country’s east. Also, stocks in Asia and Europe rallied after America’s S&P 500 index hit a record high on Tuesday.

Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Russian forces have advanced in recent days on Ukraine’s eastern frontline near Dobropillia, a mining town.

Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Russian forces have advanced in recent days on Ukraine’s eastern frontline near Dobropillia, a mining town.

Donald Trump delayed tariffs that were due to hit exports from China by 90 days. Also, Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia was “not preparing for a ceasefire or an end to the war”.

Donald Trump reportedly delayed by 90 days tariffs that were due to hit exports from China.