Ukraine and Russia have begun the exchange of 1,000 prisoners of war, the largest such swap since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
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Trump calls Putin, Zelenskyy and other European leaders in a push to end Russia’s war
President Trump is working the phones on Monday, holding phone calls with the leaders of Russia, Ukraine and European countries as he continues efforts to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.
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As Russia and Ukraine prepare for possible direct talks, cue President Trump
There are lots of unknowns ahead of potential direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey.
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Zelenskyy challenges Putin to meet him in Turkey ‘personally’ for ceasefire talks
Ukraine and European allies had demanded Russia accept a 30-day ceasefire starting Monday before holding talks, but Moscow effectively rejected the proposal and called for direct negotiations instead.
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Ukraine’s allies push for 30-day ceasefire starting Monday
U.K. Prime Minister says Europe and the U.S. are “calling out” Putin, by proposing a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday.
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Putin declares a 3-day ceasefire for May’s WWII anniversary. Ukraine says why wait?
Russia declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine starting May 8 for the anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. Ukraine called for an immediate, 30-day truce instead.
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Ukrainian families divided by Russian occupation hang on and hope to be reunited
Ukrainians displaced by Russian occupation are helping the war effort — and longing for the homes they fled and the loved ones they left behind.
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Officials from U.S., Europe meet in London for Ukraine peace talks
The U.S. is showing signs that it is increasingly willing to withdraw from a peace process that has grown more complex in recent months.
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Putin announces an Easter truce in Ukraine
The Russian president announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the truce “another attempt by Putin to play with human lives.”
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Ukrainians face fears during the country’s darkest nights
All over Ukraine, war has made nighttime darker. Satellite imagery shows a significant dimming of lights since 2022. Darkness has spread indoors too, with power cuts becoming common during the war.
