What Russia and Ukraine want out of talks, as Trump speaks to Putin Tuesday
President Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, as the U.S. pursues a ceasefire deal in Ukraine.
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Zelenskyy wants U.S. to hit Russia with 'maximum' sanctions if it refuses a ceasefire
Ukraine's president said he hopes the U.S. applies "maximum additional sanctions" on Russia if it refuses to accept a 30-day ceasefire, describing the Russian leader's "bravado" as a stalling tactic.
Putin voices doubts over a U.S.-proposed ceasefire with Ukraine, and sets conditions
Russia's president welcomed the idea of a ceasefire but warned Ukraine might use a 30-day truce to regroup and questioned how it would be enforced, as President Trump's envoy visited Moscow.
The EU backs a big defense package as Zelenskyy confirms talks with the U.S. next week
European Union leaders have approved a major spending package on defense, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — a non-EU leader invited to the summit — received a warm welcome.
Europe considers a major defense spending package as Trump signals disengagement
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed an $840 billion plan to build up the bloc's defense, as President Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine.
3 years on, here's what to keep an eye on in the Ukraine war — and efforts to end it
Thousands of civilians have been killed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022. Amid a stark shift in U.S. policy, Ukrainians want the war to end — but not on Russia's terms.
As Trump touts Putin talks, NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe be included
Several NATO allies stressed that Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of any peace talks, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied that the U.S. is betraying Ukraine.
Trump says he will meet Putin to start talks to end the war in Ukraine
President Trump says he will meet President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia, after phone calls with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine to start peace negotiations.
Ukraine uses souped-up Soviet-era weapons to defend a vital river from Russia
As Ukraine's line of defense grows thin, this unit is using a modernized Soviet-era vehicle to stop Russian forces from crossing the river and taking Kherson.
Russian attack drones are killing civilians for target practice, Ukraine says
Russia appears to be using drone attacks on civilians to train young pilots, says a Ukrainian lawmaker with ties to Ukraine's military. One city has been hit by hundreds of drone strikes this year.