Ukrainian officials to meet Trump envoys in Geneva over more Russia talks
Read full article: Ukrainian officials to meet Trump envoys in Geneva over more Russia talksUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a Ukrainian delegation is set to meet on Thursday with U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys ahead of another round of trilateral talks with Russia.
Hungary's Orbán stakes his reelection on anti-Ukraine message
Read full article: Hungary's Orbán stakes his reelection on anti-Ukraine messageFacing tough odds in an upcoming election, Hungary’s pro-Russian prime minister is trying to convince voters that the greatest threat to the country is not economic stagnation, but neighboring Ukraine.
Ukrainian envoy says US raised concerns about strikes aimed at Russia that impacted US oil interests
Read full article: Ukrainian envoy says US raised concerns about strikes aimed at Russia that impacted US oil interestsThe State Department has expressed its displeasure over Ukraine's recent attacks on the Russian port of Novorossiysk that have impacted U.S. oil interests in Kazakhstan.
The Latest: Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia's full-scale invasion
Read full article: The Latest: Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia's full-scale invasionIt's been four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine as the country keeps fighting and Europe shows support but struggles to stay united.
Zelenskyy says Putin has 'not broken' Ukrainians as he marks 4 years since Russia's all-out invasion
Read full article: Zelenskyy says Putin has 'not broken' Ukrainians as he marks 4 years since Russia's all-out invasionUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russia has not “broken Ukrainians” nor triumphed in its war.
Trump makes the case for his foreign policy approach at State of the Union
Read full article: Trump makes the case for his foreign policy approach at State of the UnionPresident Donald Trump has made the case for his foreign policy efforts to Americans who are increasingly demonstrating uneasiness about his priorities.
After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push for a settlement
Read full article: After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push for a settlementWhen Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine surpassed 1,418 days last month, it officially exceeded a historic milestone — the same span of time it took Moscow to defeat Nazi Germany in World War II.
Envoys signal no breakthrough on bridging Russia and Ukraine's political and military differences
Read full article: Envoys signal no breakthrough on bridging Russia and Ukraine's political and military differencesThe latest U.S.-brokered talks between envoys from Moscow and Kyiv over Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine have ended with no sign of a breakthrough.
Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of war
Read full article: Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of warRussian and Ukrainian delegations are meeting in Geneva for U.S.-brokered talks although both sides are far apart on issues such as land, security and a possible ceasefire.
Expectations are low for the latest US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine
Read full article: Expectations are low for the latest US-brokered talks between Russia and UkraineA Ukrainian delegation is heading to Geneva for another round of U.S.-brokered talks with Russian officials, days before next week’s fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor.
Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian Black Sea port ahead of US-brokered peace talks
Read full article: Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian Black Sea port ahead of US-brokered peace talksA Ukrainian drone attack hit a Russian Black Sea port as diplomats prepare for fresh U.S.-brokered peace talks.
Zelenskyy says questions remain for allies over security guarantees for Ukraine
Read full article: Zelenskyy says questions remain for allies over security guarantees for UkraineUkraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked his international allies for their support but suggested there was still questions remaining over the future security guarantees for his country.
A new round of US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine is set for Geneva next week
Read full article: A new round of US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine is set for Geneva next weekEnvoys from Russia and Ukraine are to meet for a new round of U.S.-brokered talks in Geneva next week as both sides keep fighting and trading long-range strikes.
Europe hopes to repair trans-Atlantic trust as Rubio attends key security conference
Read full article: Europe hopes to repair trans-Atlantic trust as Rubio attends key security conferenceGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on the U_S_ and Europe to “repair and revive trans-Atlantic trust together.”.
Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities as next round of US-brokered talks is unclear
Read full article: Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities as next round of US-brokered talks is unclearRussia has attacked Ukrainian cities again overnight as Ukraine accuses Russia of dragging its feet on new U.S.-brokered peace talks.
Russia can’t attack NATO this year but plans to boost its own forces, an intelligence chief says
Read full article: Russia can’t attack NATO this year but plans to boost its own forces, an intelligence chief saysA senior European intelligence chief says Russia cannot launch an attack on NATO this year or next but is planning to increase its forces significantly along the alliance’s eastern flank, depending on the outcome of the war in Ukraine.
US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy says
Read full article: US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy saysThe U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a peace deal, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy says Ukrainian air force needs to improve as Russian drone barrages take a toll
Read full article: Zelenskyy says Ukrainian air force needs to improve as Russian drone barrages take a tollUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the air force's performance in parts of the country is “unsatisfactory.”.
Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks
Read full article: Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talksUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia breached its commitment to hold off on energy infrastructure attacks for a week when it launched a major assault on Ukraine overnight.
Trump calls Colombia's Petro 'terrific' after White House meeting while downplaying past insults
Read full article: Trump calls Colombia's Petro 'terrific' after White House meeting while downplaying past insultsPresident Donald Trump met on Tuesday with Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House for two hours.
Russian drones kill at least 12 in Dnipro as Zelenskyy says more Russia-Ukraine talks next week
Read full article: Russian drones kill at least 12 in Dnipro as Zelenskyy says more Russia-Ukraine talks next weekA Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro has killed at least 12 people, according to Ukrainian emergency services.
Trump claims Putin agreed to temporary halt in energy attacks on Ukraine, but terms are unclear
Read full article: Trump claims Putin agreed to temporary halt in energy attacks on Ukraine, but terms are unclearRussian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to U.S. President Donald Trump's request to pause attacks on Ukraine's power grid for a week.
Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spell
Read full article: Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spellPresident Donald Trump says he asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to target the Ukrainian capital and other towns for one week as the region experiences frigid temperatures and Putin agreed, but Russia hasn't confirmed that.
Russia and Ukraine's combined war casualties could reach 2 million soon, report estimates
Read full article: Russia and Ukraine's combined war casualties could reach 2 million soon, report estimatesA new report warns that the number of soldiers killed, injured or missing in Russia's war in Ukraine could reach 2 million by spring.
Russian drones kill 3 and wound children in Ukraine as Zelenskyy urges speedier diplomacy
Read full article: Russian drones kill 3 and wound children in Ukraine as Zelenskyy urges speedier diplomacyOfficials in Ukraine say that a heavy Russian drone attack on Odesa has killed at least three people and wounded 23, including children and a pregnant woman.
Talks with US and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi were constructive but major challenges remain, Kremlin says
Read full article: Talks with US and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi were constructive but major challenges remain, Kremlin saysNegotiations to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine are showing signs of progress, but major challenges remain, according to a senior Kremlin official.
Zelenskyy says trilateral talks ended constructively and more are possible next week
Read full article: Zelenskyy says trilateral talks ended constructively and more are possible next weekUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says talks with Russian and American representatives have concluded with constructive discussions on ending the war.
Envoys push a US plan for ending Russia's war in Ukraine
Read full article: Envoys push a US plan for ending Russia's war in UkraineThe U.S.-led push to end Russia’s nearly 4-year-old war in Ukraine gained momentum late last year and is moving ahead in 2026, with leaders, diplomats and envoys working on trying to reach a deal.
Russia, Ukraine and the US are holding peace talks in Abu Dhabi. They're coming at a key moment
Read full article: Russia, Ukraine and the US are holding peace talks in Abu Dhabi. They're coming at a key momentUkrainian, Russian and U.S. envoys are meeting in the United Arab Emirates, the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with both countries as part of Washington’s push to end Moscow’s nearly 4-year-old invasion.
Trump steals the show in Davos with a mixed bag of rhetoric and results at elite gathering
Read full article: Trump steals the show in Davos with a mixed bag of rhetoric and results at elite gatheringU.S. President Donald Trump has taken center stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos, overshadowing discussions on AI and renewable energy.
Ukraine, Russia, US discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi
Read full article: Ukraine, Russia, US discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu DhabiUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the future of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region is a key focus as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States meet in Abu Dhabi.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says his repeated warnings to Europe feel like 'Groundhog Day'
Read full article: Ukraine's Zelenskyy says his repeated warnings to Europe feel like 'Groundhog Day'Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is criticizing European allies for their slow and fragmented response to Russia's invasion.
Trump rolls out his Board of Peace, but it's not clear how many leaders will join him
Read full article: Trump rolls out his Board of Peace, but it's not clear how many leaders will join himPresident Donald Trump launched his Board of Peace on Thursday to lead efforts to maintain a ceasefire in Gaza.
Russia watches US-European tensions over Greenland with some glee, gloating and wariness
Read full article: Russia watches US-European tensions over Greenland with some glee, gloating and warinessAs tensions simmered between the United States and Europe over President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland, Russian officials, state-backed media and pro-Kremlin bloggers watched with a mixture of glee, gloating and wariness.
Trump to meet with Zelenskyy as Ukraine endures a bitter winter after Russian attacks
Read full article: Trump to meet with Zelenskyy as Ukraine endures a bitter winter after Russian attacksUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says about 4,000 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating, and nearly 60% of the city is without power following days of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power grid.
Russia batters Ukraine's power grid again as officials seek momentum in US-led peace talks
Read full article: Russia batters Ukraine's power grid again as officials seek momentum in US-led peace talksUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russia has launched more than 300 drones and missiles in a nighttime attack on Ukraine's power grid.
As faith in the US fades a year into Trump 2.0, Europe tries to end a reliance on American security
Read full article: As faith in the US fades a year into Trump 2.0, Europe tries to end a reliance on American securityEuropean Union leaders are using strong language like "intimidation" and "blackmail" to describe U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of new tariffs over Greenland.
What to know about the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos
Read full article: What to know about the annual World Economic Forum meeting in DavosNearly 3,000 high-level participants from business, government and beyond plus untold numbers of activists, journalists and observers are converging on the Swiss town of Davos for the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting.
Ukrainian drone strikes cut power to hundreds of thousands in Russia-occupied southern Ukraine
Read full article: Ukrainian drone strikes cut power to hundreds of thousands in Russia-occupied southern UkraineKremlin-installed authorities in Russia-occupied parts of southern Ukraine say Ukrainian drone strikes have damaged energy networks.
Ukrainian delegation arrives in US for peace talks as Russia hammers energy sites
Read full article: Ukrainian delegation arrives in US for peace talks as Russia hammers energy sitesA Ukrainian delegation has arrived in the United States to discuss a U.S.-led diplomatic push to end the nearly 4-year-old war.
Russia uses its new ballistic missile in a major attack on Ukraine and a warning to West
Read full article: Russia uses its new ballistic missile in a major attack on Ukraine and a warning to WestRussia has launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine, using hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles.
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.
Correction: Russia-Ukraine-War story
Read full article: Correction: Russia-Ukraine-War storyIn a story published Jan. 1, 2026, about Russia’s war in Ukraine, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Moscow accused Ukraine of launching a long-range drone attack against a residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin in northwestern Russia on Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 is hopeful about Russia-Ukraine and Gaza peace efforts but clear about the challenges
Read full article: Rubio is hopeful about Russia-Ukraine and Gaza peace efforts but clear about the challengesSecretary of State Marco Rubio is hopeful but clear about the challenges facing the Trump administration’s Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas peace efforts.
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.
EU leaders work into the night to ease Belgian fears of Russian retaliation over a loan to Ukraine
Read full article: EU leaders work into the night to ease Belgian fears of Russian retaliation over a loan to UkraineEU leaders are working into the night to reassure Belgium about protection from Russian retaliation if it supports a major loan for Ukraine.
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.
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: Trump sues BBC for defamation, asks for $10 billion in damages over Jan. 6 speech edit
Read full article: The Latest: Trump sues BBC for defamation, asks for $10 billion in damages over Jan. 6 speech editPresident Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit seeking $10 billion in damages from the BBC, accusing the British broadcaster of defamation as well as deceptive and unfair trade practices.
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.
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.
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 major missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure and triggering air raid alerts.