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
Jan 03 Allied security advisers discuss peace proposals in Ukraine ahead of leaders' summit By Volodymyr Yurchuk, Associated Press National security advisers from Europe and other allies visited Kyiv on Saturday to discuss security guarantees and economic support as a U.S.-led diplomatic push to end the nearly 4-year-old war in Ukraine intensifies. Continue reading
Jan 02 Zelenskyy names Ukraine's head of military intelligence as his new chief of staff By Illia Novikov, Associated Press In announcing the appointment of Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs to focus on security issues, developing its defense and security forces, and peace talks -- areas that are overseen by the office of the president. Continue reading
Dec 31 Watch 9:49 Trump signals Russia blocking path to peace as CIA rejects Putin's drone attack claim By Nick Schifrin, Karina Cuevas, Dan Sagalyn The CIA has assessed that Ukraine was not targeting a residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin in a recent drone attack, a claim that Putin told President Trump, and that Trump seemed to accept. Trump now suggests that he agrees… Continue watching
Dec 31 Russian drone attack on Ukraine's Odesa injures 6, including children By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Officials said Wednesday that four apartment buildings were damaged. The power company DTEK reported significant damage to two energy facilities. R… Continue reading
Dec 30 Watch 4:49 How Kharkiv keeps faith and culture alive as Russia's siege continues By Jack Hewson Less than 20 miles from the Russian border is the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, which has faced great trauma in the course of Russia's four-year onslaught. Despite the great personal losses of many of its soldiers and citizens, the city… Continue watching
Dec 30 Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles now in active service, Moscow says By Associated Press The announcement comes at a critical time for peace talks, with negotiators still searching for a breakthrough on key issues, including territory and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Continue reading
Dec 29 Russia reopens Mariupol theater more than 3 years after its airstrike killed hundreds there By Associated Press A historic theater in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol has opened its doors more than three years after it was pummeled in a Russian airstrike that killed hundreds of civilians sheltering inside. Continue reading
Dec 29 U.S. offers Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says By Illia Novikov, Associated Press U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Zelenskyy on Sunday and stated that Ukraine and Russia are closer than ever to a peace settlement. Continue reading
Dec 28 Watch 5:45 What to know about the U.S.-Ukraine talks and proposal to end Russia's war By John Yang, Kaisha Young, Andrew Corkery President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said Sunday that they are closing in on a peace proposal aimed at ending the war with Russia. The two leaders met at Mar-a-Lago in Florida for talks that involved just the U.S. and… Continue watching