Ukraine-Russia War

Moscow's proposal to use frozen Russian assets is 'nonsense,' Zelensky says

Speaking to reporters in a WhatsApp media chat, he added that Kyiv would "fight" to be able to use all frozen Russian assets to fund post-war recovery inside Ukraine.

|ByREUTERS, SHOSHANA BAKER
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky waits to welcome Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine December 4, 2025.
(From L-R) Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, son-in-law Jared Kushner and Josh Gruenbaum, Commissioner of the US Federal Acquisition Service, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, January 22, 2026.

Putin agrees next steps with US envoys but Kremlin says territory is key

Russia, the US, and Ukraine hold security talks in Abu Dhabi, with Moscow stressing the need to resolve territorial issues for lasting peace, despite ongoing military operations.

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An aerial view shows the oil tanker named Boracay (also called Pushpa), a vessel being investigated by French authorities and suspected of belonging to the so-called "shadow fleet" involved in the Russian oil trade, off the coast of the western France port of Saint-Nazaire, France, October 2, 2025.

French Navy intercepts sanctioned Russian tanker in Mediterranean

The interception was carried out on high seas in the Western Mediterranean, between the southern coast of Spain and the northern coast of Morocco.

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Ukrainian military soldiers rest at a position on a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region, Ukraine July 5, 2025

How I was nearly drafted into Ukraine's war: 'Post' reporter's account of Ukraine’s manpower crisis

The problem of draft dodging has become part of a broader crisis of manpower, according to locals, as Ukrainian soldiers have been worn down by a long and bloody war.

|ByMICHAEL STARR

Trump officials' meeting with Russian officials in Miami spurs questions about Ukraine proposal

US officials raise concerns after Trump envoys met with a sanctioned Russian figure in Miami to draft a Ukraine peace plan.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025ByREUTERS
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin following a meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, in Anchorage, Alaska, August 15.

Rubio says the Ukraine peace proposal was authored by US

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington authored the 28-point Ukraine peace proposal, as senators disputed the claim and US, Ukrainian, and European officials opened talks in Geneva.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025ByREUTERS
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sits next to Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha during a G7 session on Ukraine and Defense Cooperation during the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting at the White Oaks Resort in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada, November 12, 2025.

Ukraine’s amb. to Israel: World cannot afford silence on atrocities in Ukraine war - opinion

The war in Ukraine continues to destroy families and communities while the world falls silent. Ukraine needs clear voices to protect the values of freedom and democracy for all

NOVEMBER 22, 2025By YEVGEN KORNIYCHUK
Almost four years have passed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the world, it seems, has already moved on, the writer asserts.

Consultations on steps for ending the war to take place in coming days, Ukraine says

President Zelensky has approved the delegation, which will include the head of his office and top security officials. At the G20 Summit, G7, EU leaders discuss Ukraine on the sidelines.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025ByREUTERS
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks on the phone with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu one day after the October 7 massacre, 2023.

Putin envoy Dmitriev: Peace plan seeks to end Ukraine losses of land, lives

"Because of warmongers’ propaganda, many people miss that Trump’s Peace Plan is designed to save Ukraine from losing even more land and lives," Dmitriev wrote in a social media post on Friday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025ByREUTERS
Kirill Dmitriev, Special Presidential Envoy on Foreign Investment and Economic Cooperation of Russia, looks on at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, September 2, 2025

Trump wants Ukraine to accept peace deal by Thursday, Putin thinks it can be basis for resolution

Thursday is an appropriate deadline for Ukraine to accept a US-backed peace proposal to end Russia's war in the country, US President Donald Trump said to Fox News Radio.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025ByREUTERS
An illustration of silhouettes of US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin over a background of their countries flags.

US draft peace plan would model Ukraine security on NATO's Article 5, Axios reports

The deal would be valid for 10 years and states that an attack by Russia across the armistice line would be considered an attack threatening transatlantic peace.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025ByREUTERS
US President Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 17, 2025.

Zelensky ready for 'honest' work on US-backed plan as Europeans push back

"Our teams - Ukraine and the USA - will work on the points of the plan to end the war," Zelensky wrote on Telegram. "We are ready for constructive, honest, and prompt work."

NOVEMBER 21, 2025ByREUTERS
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy poses for a picture with service members while he visits a command position of the 128th Zakarpattia Separate Mountain Assault Brigade at a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine November 13, 2025.

Senior Ukrainian minister Taras Kachka to visit Israel in first since Russia's invasion

Taras Kachka, Deputy Prime Minister responsible for European integration and trade, will head a delegation to Israel in two weeks.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025ByAMICHAI STEIN
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. September 19, 2023

Europeans push back at US plan that would force concessions from Ukraine

Sources from Washington have signaled to President Volodymyr Zelensky that Kyiv must accept a US plan to end the war, which would include territorial concessions.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025ByREUTERS
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at Quirinale Palace, in Rome, Italy, July 9, 2025.