It’s been six months since Ukraine launched its surprise incursion into Russia’s Kursk region and its forces are still in control of a big chunk of the ceased territory – and as calls for peace negotiations grow louder,

Donald Trump’s ‘plan’ to end Russia’s war in Ukraine has reportedly been leaked online ahead of his rumoured meeting with Vladimir Putin. Conditions of a potential ceasefire could include a stop on Russia’s steady military advance on the battlefield and a ban on Ukraine from joining Nato.

"It is up to [Donald] Trump and his team to make a decision," said Russia's deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov.