Mar 29 Ukraine expects Russia to launch fresh offensive to strengthen its negotiating position By Samya Kullab, Associated Press Russian forces are preparing to launch a fresh military offensive in the coming weeks to maximize pressure on Ukraine and strengthen the Kremlin's negotiating position in ceasefire talks, Ukrainian government and military analysts said. Continue reading
Mar 25 Watch 10:17 Finland’s president says ‘time to be hard’ with Russia amid threats to Europe By Geoff Bennett, Sonia Kopelev After three days of separate talks with the U.S., Ukraine and Russia say they have reached a deal to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea and take steps toward a limited ceasefire by halting strikes on energy facilities. Geoff… Continue watching
Mar 24 Watch 3:02 Ukraine war grinds on as sticking points slow partial ceasefire negotiations By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson U.S. negotiators held talks with a Russian delegation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on a proposed partial ceasefire in Ukraine. It comes one day after the negotiators met with a Ukrainian delegation. Both countries have agreed in principle to a temporary… Continue watching
Mar 23 At least 7 killed in Ukraine after Moscow launches drone attack shortly before ceasefire talks By Samya Kullab, Associated Press The attacks, including on the capital, Kyiv, came ahead of ceasefire negotiations in Saudi Arabia in which Ukraine and Russia are expected to hold indirect U.S.-mediated talks on Monday to discuss a pause in long-range attacks targeting energy facilities and civilian infrastructure. Continue reading
Mar 21 Russian drones strike Ukrainian port city of Odesa, causing massive blazes By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Russian drones pummeled the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Odesa, injuring three people and sparking massive fires, officials said Friday, an attack that underlined Moscow's intention to pursue aerial strikes even as it agreed to temporarily halt strikes on… Continue reading
Mar 20 Ceasefire talks put Zaporizhzhia in the spotlight. What’s next for Ukraine’s nuclear power plant? By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press During a call between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, the U.S. leader apparently suggested Volodymyr Zelenskyy consider transferring ownership of Ukraine’s power plants to the U.S. for long-term security, according to a U.S. statement. Continue reading
Mar 20 Military leaders meet in London to discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force as partial ceasefire plans are worked out By Jill Lawless, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Senior military officers from more than 30 countries across Europe and beyond met in England on Thursday to flesh out plans for an international peacekeeping force for Ukraine as details of a partial ceasefire are worked out. Continue reading
Mar 19 Watch 5:49 Ukraine, Russia to pause attacks on energy infrastructure but still divided on peace deal By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev Ukraine and Russia agreed to pause attacks on energy infrastructure following a call between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and a day after Trump held similar talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. The 30-day agreement could provide a much… Continue watching
Mar 19 Trump suggests to Zelenskyy that U.S. take ownership of Ukrainian power plants for security By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press President Donald Trump has suggested to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the U.S. should take ownership of Ukrainian power plants to ensure the critical facilities' security. Continue reading
Mar 18 Trump, Putin agree to seek limited ceasefire in step to ending Ukraine war, White House says By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Associated Press The White House says President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to seek a limited ceasefire against energy and infrastructure targets in the Russia-Ukraine war. Continue reading