Missiles
Russia's missile and drone attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, on Friday and Saturday was one of the biggest assaults on the city since the start of the war more than three years ago. The attack came hours after a prisoner exchange began, with 390 Ukrainians being released
Trump, Donald
U.S. President Donald Trump's phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky deepened expectations that progress might soon be made on ending the war in Eastern Ukraine, but frustration at the slow pace of negotiations and the absence of significant breakthroughs kept hopes
Trump, Donald
European leaders accused Russia of trying to buy time to continue its war and occupation, while US President Donald Trump was criticized for backing down from demands for an immediate ceasefire. The sanctions were announced after a conference call between Trump and Vladimir Putin that failed to deliver any meaningful
Trump, Donald
As a brutal war rages along a 1,000km front, Russia and Ukraine are locked in a high-stakes diplomatic battle to convince US President Donald Trump that the other is the obstacle to peace. Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken a calculated risk, slow-rolling US negotiators over a peace proposal
Trump, Donald
Russia on Sunday attacked Ukraine with a record number of drones, targeting various regions, including the capital, Kyiv, where a woman was killed. The Ukrainian air force said Russia launched "273 Shahed attack drones and various types of imitator drones", of which 88 were destroyed and 128 more
Trump, Donald
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded a phone call on Monday, discussing efforts to bring an end to the unprovoked war in Ukraine. According to a White House official, the call lasted roughly two hours. Russian state media reported Putin describing the call as "informative and useful,
Peace negotiations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the country is considering various locations for potential peace negotiations with Russia, including Istanbul, the Vatican, Geneva, or another city in Switzerland. The selection will be based on the host country's ability to ensure and organize a high-level delegation presence, with all
Putin, Vladimir
As the world grapples with the devastating consequences of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, President Trump has announced plans to call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The calls are set to take place amidst a prisoner swap agreement between Ukraine and Russia, but a temporary
Peace negotiations
The first direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks in months ended after less than two hours, with both sides failing to agree on a crucial temporary ceasefire as a step towards a peaceful settlement. The talks, held in Istanbul, witnessed a significant prisoner swap, but fundamental differences remain on key conditions for
Putin, Vladimir
The Ukrainian and Russian delegations gathered in Istanbul for direct peace talks, a development that many saw as a positive step towards ending the ongoing war between the two countries. However, the talks got off to a contentious start, with the Ukrainian delegation led by President Volodymyr Zelensky expressing disappointment
Putin, Vladimir
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has appealed to President Trump to meet with him for peace talks, saying it would put pressure on Russian President Vladimir V. Putin to attend. However, Putin has cast doubt on his desire for talks or peace, and the Kremlin has declined to confirm whether
Peace negotiations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that his country will await the unveiling of the Russian delegation before determining its next steps in the peace talks. The talks are scheduled to take place on May 15, following President Vladimir Putin's insistence on negotiations before a ceasefire is implemented.
