Into their fourth year of war, Ukrainians living in or near front line regions of their country grapple with their losses and contemplate an uncertain future.
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The U.S. and Russia are holding talks in Saudi Arabia on a Black Sea ceasefire
The closed-door talks at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Riyadh follow U.S. consultations with a Ukrainian delegation on stabilizing the front lines and implementing a proposed 30-day armistice.
European military leaders discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force
The number of troops that would help enforce a peace in Ukraine is vague. Officials have cited figures of between 10,000 and 30,000 troops as part of what’s been termed a “reassurance force.”
Zelenskyy says he plans to discuss Ukraine ceasefire violations in a call with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he plans to speak with President Trump on Wednesday, following Trump’s call on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
What Russia and Ukraine want out of talks, as Trump speaks to Putin Tuesday
President Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, as the U.S. pursues a ceasefire deal in Ukraine.
A Putin aide rejects Trump’s 30-day Ukraine ceasefire proposal
As U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff enters talks in Moscow on a Trump administration proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine, an adviser to the Russian president rejected the idea.
The U.S. will resume Ukraine military aid and intelligence, as Kyiv approves ceasefire
Diplomatic teams from Ukraine and the United States are holding talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday in steps toward ending a full-scale war started by Russia in 2022.
Five takeaways: China’s foreign minister slams Trump’s ‘two-faced’ policies
China’s top foreign policy official addressed the escalating trade war with the U.S. and promoted China as an “anchor” on the global stage as America retreats from international involvement.
European Union leaders hold emergency summit on Ukraine support
European Union leaders are expected to discuss rapidly increasing defense budgets. There’s new urgency after President Trump paused military supplies and intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
European leaders renew support for Ukraine after Zelenskyy’s stormy meeting with Trump
Leaders from across Europe came quickly to the defense of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after his televised clash with President Trump and Vice President Vance.


