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Trump suggests he’ll know if Putin wants a peace deal with Ukraine soon into their meeting

By Will Wessert, Associated Press

President Donald Trump said Monday that he expected to determine mere moments into his meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin this week whether it would be possible to work out a deal to halt the war in Ukraine.

News Wrap: Zelenskyy says Ukraine won’t give up territory to end war with Russia

In our news wrap Saturday, Zelenskyy rejected Trump’s suggestion that a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia may include the two nations “swapping” territory, outrage grew over Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City, a memorial was held in…

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Zelenskyy rejects Trump’s suggestion of ceding Ukrainian territory to end war with Russia

By Samya Kullab, Elise Morton, Associated Press

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday rejected the idea that his country would give up land to end the war with Russia after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a peace deal could include “some swapping of territories.”…

Putin says he hopes to meet Trump as the White House presses for a peace deal on Ukraine

By Dasha Litvinova, Barry Hatton, Associated Press

Putin’s foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov said a summit could possibly take place next week. A meeting would be a significant milestone.

After public outcry and EU criticism, Zelenskyy announces new anti-graft bill in Ukraine

By Illia Novikov, Associated Press

Opponents said the legal changes had reduced the independence of anti-corruption watchdogs. Zelenskyy unexpectedly revealed a draft bill on Thursday aimed at addressing those concerns.

Protests sweep Ukraine after Zelenskyy signs new anti-corruption bill

By Illia Novikov, Mehmet Guzel, Associated Press

Zelenskyy has been the international face of Ukraine’s determination to defeat Russia’s all-out invasion, and his domestic troubles are an unwelcome diversion from the war effort.

Zelenskyy appoints Yulia Svyrydenko as new prime minister for war-weary Ukraine

By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy appointed the key negotiator of his country’s deal with the U.S. to partner on the development of minerals as its new prime minister.

Ukraine approves plan to boost domestic arms production to counter Russia, Zelenskyy says

By Volodymyr Yurchuk, Emma Burrows, Associated Press

Zelenskyy has emphasized the importance of expanding production to counter Russia's invasion and strike deeper into Russian territory.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy meets with Pope Leo XIV. Both propose the Vatican as site for peace talks

Zelenskyy is in Rome to attend the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference, which is taking place Thursday and Friday. Speaking to reporters as he left the pope's villa, Zelenskyy said he asked for continued help and prayers "to get back our…

Russia batters Ukraine with more than 700 drones, the largest barrage of the war, as attacks intensify

By Illia Novikov, Associated Press

According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the city of Lutsk was the hardest hit. It lies near the border with Poland in western Ukraine, a region that is a crucial hub for receiving foreign military aid.