Feb 02 NATO's credibility as a unified force under U.S. leadership has taken a hit under Trump By Lorne Cook, Associated Press Any deterrence of Russia relies on ensuring that President Vladimir Putin is convinced that NATO will retaliate should he expand his war beyond Ukraine. Continue reading
Jan 05 Zelenskyy replaces head of Ukraine's security service ahead of Paris talks By Illia Novikov, Associated Press The Paris talks, set for Tuesday, are expected to include leaders from about 30 countries, known as the "Coalition of the Willing."… Continue reading
Dec 26 Zelenskyy says he will meet with Trump in Florida on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security guarantees, 'territorial issues' By Illia Novikov, Associated Press The announced meeting is the latest development in an extensive U.S.-led diplomatic push to end the nearly four-year Russia-Ukraine war. Continue reading
Dec 23 Russia fires more than 600 drones and missiles on Ukraine, killing at least 3 people By Illia Novikov, Associated Press The bombardment demonstrated Russian President Vladimir Putin's intention of pursuing the invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Continue reading
Dec 22 Car bomb kills Russian general in Moscow By Associated Press Since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine nearly four years ago, Russian authorities have blamed Ukraine for several assassinations of military officers and public figures in Russia. Continue reading
Dec 16 Zelenskyy says U.S.-negotiated proposals to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within days By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Zelenskyy reiterated that Kyiv won't recognize Moscow's control over any part of the Donbas. Continue reading
Dec 11 Watch 4:39 Ukraine pushes for security guarantees against Russia as pressure grows on peace plan By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday floated a possible compromise to a Russian demand that Kyiv give up territory in the eastern Donetsk region. Zelenskyy spoke after he met with senior administration officials and sent new edits to the document… Continue watching
Dec 09 Zelenskyy again resists U.S. pressure on Ukraine to cede any land to Russia as he rallies European support By Paolo Santalucia, Illia Novikov, Associated Press Other than Zelenskyy's comments Monday, Ukrainian negotiators have said very little in public about the content of the U.S. proposal or their attitude toward it. Continue reading
Dec 08 What to know about peace talks on Russia's war in Ukraine By Associated Press Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner visited Moscow last week for five-hour talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Continue reading
Dec 08 Trump says Zelenskyy 'hasn't read' a U.S.-authored proposal to end Russia-Ukraine war By Susie Blann, Associated Press In an exchange with reporters on Sunday, Trump suggested the Ukrainian leader is holding up the talks from moving forward. Continue reading