World Dec 26 3 key issues that remain unresolved in U.S.-Ukraine talks on ending Russia's war By Illia Novikov, Associated Press
World Dec 26 Zelenskyy says he will meet with Trump in Florida on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security guarantees, 'territorial issues' The announced meeting is the latest development in an extensive U.S.-led diplomatic push to end the nearly four-year Russia-Ukraine war. By Illia Novikov, Associated Press
World Dec 24 Watch 4:36 Zelenskyy proposes compromise for Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine 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… By William Brangham, Nick Schifrin
World Dec 24 Zelenskyy says he's open to withdrawing troops and creating a free economic zone in Ukraine's east 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. By Samya Kullab, Associated Press
World Dec 16 Zelenskyy says U.S.-negotiated proposals to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within days Zelenskyy reiterated that Kyiv won't recognize Moscow's control over any part of the Donbas. By Illia Novikov, Associated Press
Dec 15 Latest talks between Ukraine and U.S. yield 'progress' as Trump seeks swift peace By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press Ukraine's lead negotiator Rustem Umerov said on social media that “real progress” had been achieved at the talks in Berlin with President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner as well as European officials, which lasted… Continue reading
Dec 14 Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid in exchange for security guarantees, refuses to cede land By Stefanie Dazio, Claudia Ciobanu, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday voiced readiness to drop his country’s bid to join NATO in exchange for Western security guarantees, but rejected the U.S. push for ceding territory to Russia as he held talks with U.S. envoys on… Continue reading
Dec 10 Ukrainian officials expected to give new peace proposals to U.S. negotiators By Illia Novikov, Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press As tension builds around U.S. President Donald Trump's push for a settlement and calls for an election in Ukraine, Zelenskyy said his country would be ready for a new election within three months if partners can guarantee safe balloting during… 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
Dec 08 Zelenskyy holds talks in London with European allies on U.S.-backed peace plan and security By Jill Lawless, Illia Novikov, Associated Press The leaders are working to ensure that any ceasefire is backed by solid security guarantees both from Europe and the U.S. to deter Russia from attacking again. Continue reading