Dec 26 3 key issues that remain unresolved in U.S.-Ukraine talks on ending Russia's war By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Several key issues remain unresolved in ongoing negotiations between Ukraine and the United States over a potential framework to end Russia’s war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said last week. Continue reading
Dec 24 Watch 4:36 Zelenskyy proposes compromise for Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine By William Brangham, Nick Schifrin Ukraine’s president has floated a possible compromise to a key Russian demand that Kyiv give up territory in eastern Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s proposal could address one of the main sticking points that have bogged down U.S.-led negotiations, but Moscow has… Continue watching
Dec 24 Zelenskyy says he's open to withdrawing troops and creating a free economic zone in Ukraine's east By Samya Kullab, Associated Press The proposal marks the clearest indication yet of the compromises the Ukrainian leader would be willing to make on the Donbas region, control of which is a major sticking point in peace negotiations. Continue reading
Dec 23 Watch 5:39 Inside the Ukrainian drone unit responsible for high-profile strikes By Volodymyr Solohub We have an inside look into one of Ukraine’s most rapidly evolving tools in its war with Russia. Small unmanned drones have come to dominate the frontlines, long-range strikes against power facilities and the waters of the Black Sea and… Continue watching
Dec 22 Zelenskyy says progress in U.S.-led peace talks is 'quite solid' By Samya Kullab, Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press U.S. proposals for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia meet many of Kyiv's demands, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Continue reading
Dec 21 Russia says U.S. peace plan talks for Ukraine 'are proceeding constructively' By Associated Press A Kremlin envoy said peace talks on a U.S.-proposed plan to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine were pressing on “constructively” in Florida, while the Ukrainian president said they were moving “quickly.”… Continue reading
Dec 19 Kremlin's military goals in Ukraine will be met, Putin says at annual news conference By Harriet Morris, Associated Press President Vladimir Putin emphasized Friday that Moscow’s troops were advancing across the battlefield in Ukraine and voiced confidence the Kremlin would achieve its goals militarily if Kyiv doesn't agree to Russia's conditions in peace talks. Continue reading
Dec 19 WATCH: Rubio holds year-end news conference, addressing Venezuela, Ukraine war, Gaza and more By Associated Press In a freewheeling, more than hourlong meeting with reporters, Secretary Marco Rubio defended President Donald Trump's radical overhaul in foreign assistance and detailed the administration's work to reach a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan in time for the new year. Continue reading
Dec 18 Kremlin envoy will visit Miami for latest talks on ending Russia's war in Ukraine, U.S. official says By Matthew Lee, Associated Press A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Dec 17 Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail, Putin warns By Associated Press Speaking at an annual meeting with top military officers, Putin said Moscow would prefer to achieve its goals and “eliminate the root causes of the conflict” by diplomatic means, but he added that “if the opposing side and its foreign… Continue reading