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After almost 4 years of war, Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for U.S.-brokered talks

By Emma Burrows, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

Expectations for any breakthroughs in the scheduled two days of talks in Switzerland were low, with neither side apparently ready to budge from its positions on key territorial issues and future security guarantees.

Russia and Ukraine head to latest U.S.-brokered talks with low expectations

By Illia Novikov, Associated Press

There was no anticipation of any significant progress on ending the war at the Tuesday-Wednesday meeting in Switzerland as both sides appear to be sticking to their negotiating positions on key issues.

Ukraine drone strike hits Russian Black Sea port ahead of peace talks

By Associated Press

Meanwhile, falling debris from Russian drones damaged civilian and transport infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa region, officials said, causing disruption to the power and water supply.

Zelenskyy says questions remain in peace talks over security guarantees for Ukraine

By Samya Kullab, Emma Burrows, Elise Morton, Associated Press

Speaking to reporters at the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Saturday, Zelenskyy repeatedly thanked Americans and Europeans for their support and said he was surprised that Moscow had replaced the head of its negotiating team before another round of…

Olympic skeleton racer loses his appeal over helmet honoring Ukrainian war victims

By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych took his case to sport's highest court on Friday, detailing the reasons why he wanted to race at the Milan Cortina Olympics in a helmet that paid tribute to his country's war victims.

Ukrainian theater provides joy for children facing Russia's bombardment

By Jack Hewson

After four years of war in Ukraine, it may seem like there is little space for art or fun. But in the eastern city of Kharkiv, there is a small corner where children can learn the grace, discipline and joy…

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NATO allies focus on Europe as Hegseth, Rubio skip meetings

By Lorne Cook, Associated Press

European allies at NATO on Thursday brushed aside concerns that the United States has stepped back from its leadership role of the world’s biggest security organization, leaving them and Canada to do the lion's share of defending Europe.

Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities, with fate of next U.S.-brokered talks unclear

By Susie Blann, Illia Novikov, Associated Press

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow was “hesitating” about another round of U.S.-brokered talks on stopping the fighting.

U.S. gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a peace deal, Zelenskyy says

By Samya Kullab, Associated Press

The U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a deal to end the nearly four‑year war.

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian air force needs to improve as Russian drone barrages take a toll

By Kamila Hrabchuk, Associated Press

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday described the performance of the air force in parts of the country as “unsatisfactory," and said that steps are being taken to improve the response to large-scale Russian drone barrages of civilian areas.