Putin rejects Trump’s ceasefire
Putin keeps ceasefire hopes on a knife edge: Vladimir Putin has agreed to a 30-day pause on attacks targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. However, he has set conditions, including restrictions on Ukraine’s mobilisation and receipt of Western arms, which are frustrating Kyiv.
Liz Kendall is pictured on the front splash after announcing a series of cuts to benefits which has led to widespread backlash.
The Times front page reports:
- Putin keeps ceasefire hopes on a knife edge: Vladimir Putin has agreed to a 30-day pause on attacks targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. However, he has set conditions, including restrictions on Ukraine’s mobilisation and receipt of Western arms, which are frustrating Kyiv.
- Welfare Cuts and Benefits Reform: Sir Keir Starmer announces a £5 billion package of welfare cuts, arguing that the spiralling cost of sickness and disability benefits is having a “devastating impact” on public finances.