Ukraine's allies praise major progress on defense guarantees if a peace deal is struck with Russia
Read full article: Ukraine's allies praise major progress on defense guarantees if a peace deal is struck with RussiaUkraine’s allies have made major progress toward defending the country if a peace deal is struck with Russia.
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine's security chief and hires a Canadian economic adviser
Read full article: Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine's security chief and hires a Canadian economic adviserUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has replaced the head of the country's security service as part of a top-level reshuffle.
Trump says that Ukraine didn't target Putin residence in a drone strike as Kremlin claims
Read full article: Trump says that Ukraine didn't target Putin residence in a drone strike as Kremlin claimsPresident Donald Trump said that U.S. national security officials have determined that Ukraine did not target a residence belonging to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a drone attack last week.
Drone strikes kill 2 in Russian border regions ahead of Ukraine peace talks
Read full article: Drone strikes kill 2 in Russian border regions ahead of Ukraine peace talksOfficials say Ukrainian drone strikes killed two people and wounded two others, including a child, in Russia’s Belgorod and Kursk regions on Sunday.
Security advisers discuss peace proposals in Ukraine ahead of leaders' summit
Read full article: Security advisers discuss peace proposals in Ukraine ahead of leaders' summitNational security advisers from Europe and other allies have discussed security guarantees in Kyiv as the U.S.-led push to end the war in Ukraine intensifies.
Zelenskyy names Ukraine's head of military intelligence as his new chief of staff
Read full article: Zelenskyy names Ukraine's head of military intelligence as his new chief of staffUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed the head of the country’s military intelligence as his new chief of staff.
Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid peace talks
Read full article: Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid peace talksRussian officials say that a Ukrainian attack killed 24 people in a Russian-occupied village in Ukraine’s Kherson region, as tensions between the two nations continue to spike despite diplomats hailing productive peace talks.
Russian drone attack injures 3 Ukrainian children as Putin expresses confidence in victory
Read full article: Russian drone attack injures 3 Ukrainian children as Putin expresses confidence in victoryRussian drones have blasted apartment buildings and the power grid in Ukraine's city of Odesa, injuring six people including three children.
Leaders from Europe and Canada discuss US-led peace efforts as Russia-Ukraine tensions spike
Read full article: Leaders from Europe and Canada discuss US-led peace efforts as Russia-Ukraine tensions spikeLeaders from Europe and Canada have held talks on U.S.-led peace efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy
Read full article: Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with ZelenskyyPresident Donald Trump says Ukraine and Russia are “closer than ever before” to a peace deal, but he acknowledges that negotiations could still break down and leave the war dragging on for years.
Russia strikes Ukraine's capital and kills at least 1 person a day before Zelenskyy-Trump meeting
Read full article: Russia strikes Ukraine's capital and kills at least 1 person a day before Zelenskyy-Trump meetingRussia struck Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones in an attack that killed at least one person.
Key issues unresolved in US-Ukraine talks on ending Russia's war, according to Zelenskyy
Read full article: Key issues unresolved in US-Ukraine talks on ending Russia's war, according to ZelenskyyUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says several key issues remain unresolved in negotiations with the United States over a framework to end Russia’s war.
Trump-Zelenskyy talks will address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader says
Read full article: Trump-Zelenskyy talks will address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader saysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that he will meet on Sunday with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida.
Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowers
Read full article: Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowersA federal judge is halting the enforcement of a March presidential memorandum that revoked the security clearance of a prominent Washington attorney.
Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartland
Read full article: Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartlandUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he would be willing to withdraw troops from the country’s eastern industrial heartland as part of a plan to end Russia’s war, if Moscow also pulls back and the area becomes a demilitarized zone monitored by international forces.
Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 3 people and cuts power
Read full article: Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 3 people and cuts powerOfficials say Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a large-scale attack that began during the night and stretched into daylight hours Tuesday.
The killing of a general in Moscow follows a series of assassinations Russia blames on Ukraine
Read full article: The killing of a general in Moscow follows a series of assassinations Russia blames on UkraineRussia has accused Ukraine of carrying out a number of high-profile attacks against prominent Russians since Moscow invaded its neighbor nearly four years ago.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is 'quite solid'
Read full article: Ukraine's Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is 'quite solid'U.S. proposals for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia meet many of Kyiv's demands, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
US says talks with Ukraine, Europe on ending war with Russia 'constructive'
Read full article: US says talks with Ukraine, Europe on ending war with Russia 'constructive'A White House envoy says he held “productive and constructive” talks in Florida with Ukrainian and European representatives to end the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine.
Russian strike on Odesa kills 8 as US hosts a Kremlin envoy for talks on peace plan
Read full article: Russian strike on Odesa kills 8 as US hosts a Kremlin envoy for talks on peace planA Russian missile strike on port infrastructure in Odesa has killed eight people and wounded 27, according to Ukraine’s emergency service.
Rubio fields questions on Russia-Ukraine, Gaza and Venezuela at wide-ranging news conference
Read full article: Rubio fields questions on Russia-Ukraine, Gaza and Venezuela at wide-ranging news conferenceSecretary of State Marco Rubio is weighing in on Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas peace efforts and defending the Trump administration’s increasing military pressure on Venezuela during a rare, end-of-year news conference.
Ukrainian and Polish presidents show unity against Russia, address historical tensions
Read full article: Ukrainian and Polish presidents show unity against Russia, address historical tensionsThe Ukrainian and Polish presidents have met in Warsaw to emphasize unity against Russia and progress on historical reconciliation.
Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail
Read full article: Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks failRussian President Vladimir Putin is warning that Moscow will extend its gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and its Western allies reject the Kremlin's demands in peace talks.
Envoys try to narrow gaps on a loan plan for Ukraine ahead of Thursday's crunch EU summit
Read full article: Envoys try to narrow gaps on a loan plan for Ukraine ahead of Thursday's crunch EU summitEuropean Union envoys are fine-tuning a plan to use frozen Russian assets as collateral for a massive loan to support Ukraine over the next two years.
Zelenskyy says proposals to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within days
Read full article: Zelenskyy says proposals to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within daysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says peace proposals for U.S. officials to present to Russia could be finalized within days.
Ukraine and 34 other countries approve compensation body for damages from Russia's invasion
Read full article: Ukraine and 34 other countries approve compensation body for damages from Russia's invasionUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and 34 other countries have formally approved plans to create a compensation body for damages caused by Russia's invasion.
The Latest: Judge rules case can proceed against former Trump allies over 2020 election scheme
Read full article: The Latest: Judge rules case can proceed against former Trump allies over 2020 election schemeA Wisconsin judge has ruled there is enough evidence to proceed to trial in a felony forgery case against an attorney and an aide to President Donald Trump related to action taken after the 2020 election.
Britain’s MI6 spy chief says Putin is dragging out peace talks and wants to subjugate Ukraine
Read full article: Britain’s MI6 spy chief says Putin is dragging out peace talks and wants to subjugate UkraineThe head of Britain’s MI6 spy agency says Russian President Vladimir Putin is stalling efforts to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, and is testing the West with tactics that fall “just below the threshold of war.”.
US officials say Washington has agreed to give Ukraine security guarantees in peace talks
Read full article: US officials say Washington has agreed to give Ukraine security guarantees in peace talksU.S. officials say Washington has agreed to provide unspecified security guarantees to Ukraine as part of a peace deal to end Russia’s nearly four-year war, and more talks are likely this weekend.
Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid for security guarantees but rejects US push to cede territory
Read full article: Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid for security guarantees but rejects US push to cede territoryUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed willingness to drop Ukraine's NATO bid in exchange for Western security guarantees.
Russia and Ukraine trade attacks as US and European officials prepare for peace talks
Read full article: Russia and Ukraine trade attacks as US and European officials prepare for peace talksMoscow pounded Ukrainian power infrastructure with drone and missile strikes and Kyiv launched a deadly strike of its own on southwestern Russia, a day before talks involving senior European and U.S. officials aimed at ending the war were set to resume.
Russian police and National Guard will stay in Ukraine's Donbas postwar, a Kremlin official says
Read full article: Russian police and National Guard will stay in Ukraine's Donbas postwar, a Kremlin official saysA senior Kremlin official says Russian police and the National Guard will stay on in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas even if a peace settlement ends the war.
Zelenskyy says US-led peace talks wrestling with Russian demands for Ukrainian territory
Read full article: Zelenskyy says US-led peace talks wrestling with Russian demands for Ukrainian territoryUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says negotiators are tackling territorial issues in U.S.-led peace talks with Russia.
Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners
Read full article: Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partnersU.S. President Donald Trump says he and European leaders have discussed proposals to end the war in Ukraine, adding that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “has to be realistic” about his country’s position on a peace plan.
Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support
Read full article: Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European supportUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed his refusal to cede territory, resisting U.S. pressure for compromise with Russia.
Zelenskyy meets in London with European allies on the US peace plan and Ukrainian security
Read full article: Zelenskyy meets in London with European allies on the US peace plan and Ukrainian securityBritish, French and German leaders met in London with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a show of European support for Kyiv at what they called a “critical moment” in the U.S.-led effort to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
As sea drones force Russia to retreat, Ukraine examines ways to launch more complex attacks
Read full article: As sea drones force Russia to retreat, Ukraine examines ways to launch more complex attacksA top Ukrainian sea-drone commander says more complex attacks on Russian forces are expected next year as Kyiv’s uncrewed fleet continues to restrict the once-dominant Black Sea navy.
Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue
Read full article: Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continueRussia has launched a significant missile and drone attack on Ukraine, coinciding with ongoing U.S.-mediated peace talks.
US, Ukraine officials say they'll meet for 3rd day after progress on creating a security framework
Read full article: US, Ukraine officials say they'll meet for 3rd day after progress on creating a security frameworkPresident Donald Trump’s advisers and Ukrainian officials say they’ll meet for a third day of talks on Saturday after making progress on finding agreement on a security framework for postwar Ukraine.
Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia's war in Ukraine
Read full article: Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia's war in UkraineFrench President Emmanuel Macron has landed in Beijing for a three-day visit to China focused on trade talks and global crises.
The Latest: Hegseth defends second boat strike, citing ‘fog of war’
Read full article: The Latest: Hegseth defends second boat strike, citing ‘fog of war’Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday defended the secondary strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, citing the “fog of war” as reason for his not seeing any survivors in the water when the strike was ordered and launched.
US-Russia talks on Ukraine were 'constructive' but work remains, Putin adviser says
Read full article: US-Russia talks on Ukraine were 'constructive' but work remains, Putin adviser saysTalks between Russia and the U.S. on ending the nearly four-year war in Ukraine were constructive, but much work remains.
Land and security are the main sticking points as Russia and Ukraine mull Trump's peace proposal
Read full article: Land and security are the main sticking points as Russia and Ukraine mull Trump's peace proposalUkrainian officials met with U.S. President Donald Trump's representatives Sunday, and Washington officials are expected in Moscow for more peace talks this week.
Rubio says US-Ukraine talks on Russia war were productive but much work remains in search of a deal
Read full article: Rubio says US-Ukraine talks on Russia war were productive but much work remains in search of a dealU.S. and Ukrainian officials completed roughly four hours of talks aimed at finding an endgame to the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Russian attacks kill 3 as diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine gain momentum
Read full article: Russian attacks kill 3 as diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine gain momentumU.S. officials are meeting in Florida this weekend with their Ukrainian counterparts about the Russia-Ukraine war.
Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns after anti-corruption investigators search home
Read full article: Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns after anti-corruption investigators search homeUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, who was also the country’s lead negotiator in talks with the U.S. The resignation on Friday came hours after Yermak’s residence was searched by anti-corruption investigators.
Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw
Read full article: Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdrawRussian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged U.S. proposals to end the war in Ukraine as a starting point for talks.
Pushing an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump looks to his Gaza ceasefire playbook
Read full article: Pushing an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump looks to his Gaza ceasefire playbookPresident Donald Trump's approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war mirrors his tactics in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
US Army secretary takes unlikely role as key negotiator in push to end Russia-Ukraine war
Read full article: US Army secretary takes unlikely role as key negotiator in push to end Russia-Ukraine warU.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has become a key negotiator in the Trump administration’s push to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Report: US envoy coached Putin aide on how Russian leader should pitch Trump on Ukraine peace plan
Read full article: Report: US envoy coached Putin aide on how Russian leader should pitch Trump on Ukraine peace planPresident Donald Trump’s chief interlocutor with the Russian government last month advised a senior aide to Vladimir Putin on how the Russian leader should go about pitching the U.S. president on a Ukraine peace plan.
Things to know about the growing pressures facing Zelenskyy during a crucial week of diplomacy
Read full article: Things to know about the growing pressures facing Zelenskyy during a crucial week of diplomacyPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces a crucial week of diplomacy, testing his ability to stand his ground while demonstrating to the United States that he is willing to compromise.
Ukraine peace plan darkens the mood across a war-torn nation
Read full article: Ukraine peace plan darkens the mood across a war-torn nationA proposed peace plan for Ukraine led by the United States has been met with anguish by many Ukrainians, who fear a post-war amnesty for Russian forces would erase accountability for alleged atrocities.
US senators say Rubio told them Trump’s Ukraine peace plan is Russia's 'wish list'
Read full article: US senators say Rubio told them Trump’s Ukraine peace plan is Russia's 'wish list'U.S. senators critical of President Donald Trump’s approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war say they spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio who told them that the peace plan Trump is pushing Kyiv to accept is a “wish list” of the Russians and not the actual U.S. plan.
Trump paints Zelenskyy into a corner with his new plan to end Russia's war on Ukraine
Read full article: Trump paints Zelenskyy into a corner with his new plan to end Russia's war on UkrainePresident Donald Trump is resurfacing his argument that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy doesn’t “have the cards” to continue on the battlefield.
Key elements in Trump’s 28-point peace proposal and why much of it is unacceptable for Ukraine
Read full article: Key elements in Trump’s 28-point peace proposal and why much of it is unacceptable for UkraineAn American proposal to end the war in Ukraine puts the country in a delicate diplomatic position — caught between placating its most important ally, the United States, and not capitulating to Russia, its much larger neighbor that launched a full-scale invasion nearly four years ago.
Khashoggi's widow and Democrats demand release of call transcript with Trump and Saudi crown prince
Read full article: Khashoggi's widow and Democrats demand release of call transcript with Trump and Saudi crown princeThe widow of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi is calling for the release of the transcript of a 2019 phone call President Donald Trump had with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine faces a stark choice and risks losing American support over US peace plan
Read full article: Zelenskyy says Ukraine faces a stark choice and risks losing American support over US peace planUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told his country that it could face a pivotal choice between standing up for its sovereignty and preserving the American support it needs, as leaders discuss a U.S. peace proposal seen as favoring Russia.
Ukraine's president is under growing pressure. Here are 5 things to know
Read full article: Ukraine's president is under growing pressure. Here are 5 things to knowThe president of Ukraine is facing a confluence of crises testing his ability to lead an increasingly weary nation nearly four years into a devastating full-scale invasion by Russia.
Trump and Mamdani go from adversaries to allies after White House meeting
Read full article: Trump and Mamdani go from adversaries to allies after White House meetingPresident Donald Trump has met the man who had proudly proclaimed himself “Donald Trump’s worst nightmare,” but he seemed to find the opposite.
Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg expected to leave his post as new peace plan emerges
Read full article: Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg expected to leave his post as new peace plan emergesPresident Donald Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, has informed the White House he’ll leave his post in January.
US sanctions on big Russian oil firms are having their intended effect, Treasury official says
Read full article: US sanctions on big Russian oil firms are having their intended effect, Treasury official saysThe Trump administration says it's seeing signs that its sanctions on Russian oil producers are working.
Ukraine would cede territory to Russia in draft of Trump peace plan obtained by AP
Read full article: Ukraine would cede territory to Russia in draft of Trump peace plan obtained by APPresident Donald Trump’s plan for ending the war in Ukraine would cede territory to Russia and limit the size of Kyiv’s military, according to a draft proposal obtained by The Associated Press.
Army secretary set to meet with Zelenskyy to help with Ukraine peace talks, officials say
Read full article: Army secretary set to meet with Zelenskyy to help with Ukraine peace talks, officials saySeveral high-ranking Army officials, including Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, are in Ukraine to help with peace talks.
Ukraine asks Vatican to formalize mediation role for return of citizens taken by Russia
Read full article: Ukraine asks Vatican to formalize mediation role for return of citizens taken by RussiaUkraine has asked the Vatican to formalize its role facilitating negotiations for the return of Ukrainian children and civilians taken by Russia during the war.
Russian attack kills 25 in Ukraine’s Ternopil as Zelenskyy meets Erdogan in Turkey
Read full article: Russian attack kills 25 in Ukraine’s Ternopil as Zelenskyy meets Erdogan in TurkeyA Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine's western city of Ternopil has killed at least 25 people, including three children.
Zelenskyy visits Picasso's 'Guernica' painting after drawing parallel to Ukraine's bombing
Read full article: Zelenskyy visits Picasso's 'Guernica' painting after drawing parallel to Ukraine's bombingUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Spain and stopped to see Pablo Picasso's “Guernica” in Madrid.
Zelenskyy will visit Turkey in a new bid to jump-start talks to end Russia's invasion
Read full article: Zelenskyy will visit Turkey in a new bid to jump-start talks to end Russia's invasionUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to visit Turkey this week to revive talks on ending Russia's invasion, which began nearly four years ago.
Ukraine plans to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes and air defense systems from France
Read full article: Ukraine plans to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes and air defense systems from FranceUkraine has signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France, along with drones and ground-to-air systems.
Mike Pompeo becomes adviser to scrutinized Ukraine defense company that's looking to boost missiles
Read full article: Mike Pompeo becomes adviser to scrutinized Ukraine defense company that's looking to boost missilesFormer U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has joined the advisory board of Ukraine’s leading defense company, Fire Point.
Finland's president urges Europe to hold its nerve as he warns no ceasefire likely soon in Ukraine
Read full article: Finland's president urges Europe to hold its nerve as he warns no ceasefire likely soon in UkrainePresident Alexander Stubb of Finland told The Associated Press that a ceasefire in Ukraine is unlikely before spring.
Once a shadowy dealmaker, former Zelenskyy associate is accused in Ukrainian corruption scandal
Read full article: Once a shadowy dealmaker, former Zelenskyy associate is accused in Ukrainian corruption scandalTymur Mindich has been named as the mastermind behind a $100 million embezzlement scheme in Ukraine.
Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35
Read full article: Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing six people and wounding at least 35, including a pregnant woman.
EU renews demand that Ukraine crack down on corruption in wake of major energy scandal
Read full article: EU renews demand that Ukraine crack down on corruption in wake of major energy scandalEuropean Union officials are warning Ukraine that it must keep cracking down on graft in the wake of a major corruption scandal that could hurt the country’s ability to attract financial help.
G7 diplomats publicly show support for Ukraine but avoid contentious issues like trade
Read full article: G7 diplomats publicly show support for Ukraine but avoid contentious issues like tradeTop diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies publicly showed their consensus on Ukraine and Sudan.
Top Ukrainian ministers submit their resignations as the country is rocked by a corruption scandal
Read full article: Top Ukrainian ministers submit their resignations as the country is rocked by a corruption scandalUkraine’s justice and energy ministers submitted their resignations amid a major embezzlement and kickbacks scandal involving the state nuclear power company.
Zelenskyy seeks Patriot systems from US to counter Russia's power grid attacks
Read full article: Zelenskyy seeks Patriot systems from US to counter Russia's power grid attacksPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he wants to order 25 Patriot air defense systems from the United States as Ukraine tries to fend off relentless Russian aerial attacks that have led to rolling blackouts.
At White House meeting, Hungary's Orbán to seek Trump's blessing to keep buying Russian oil
Read full article: At White House meeting, Hungary's Orbán to seek Trump's blessing to keep buying Russian oilHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is visiting President Donald Trump in the White House on Friday.
Ukraine says it has hit a major Russian oil refinery with long-range drones
Read full article: Ukraine says it has hit a major Russian oil refinery with long-range dronesUkrainian drones have struck a major oil refinery in Russia’s Volgograd region for the second time in nearly three months, according to Ukraine’s general staff.
Ukraine gets more Patriot air defense systems to counter deadly Russian attacks
Read full article: Ukraine gets more Patriot air defense systems to counter deadly Russian attacksUkraine has received more U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems to counter Russia's attacks, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.