Ukraine

The US president’s self-imposed Thanksgiving deadline for a peace deal has passed without progress, leaving Washington weighing how much pressure to apply on Kyiv — and how to read Vladimir Putin’s unchanged territorial demands.

Europe is nearing deal to end Russian fossil fuels imports

Despite recent attempts by the US to broker a peace deal in Ukraine, the EU has no plans to give up on the shift away from Russian gas.

Europeans rally round Ukraine as Trump envoy heads to Moscow

Witkoff left the talks to travel to Moscow where he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.

Vladimir Putin to hold Ukraine talks with US envoy Witkoff in Moscow as deal hopes rise

Russia’s president meets US envoy in Moscow after Washington–Kyiv talks, as Europe calls the week pivotal, Kyiv seeks backing in Paris and Donald Trump voices optimism for ending the war.

Ukraine claims hit on Russian ‘shadow fleet’ Black Sea tankers

Ukraine’s SBU used naval drones to strike two sanctioned Russian oil tankers, Kairos and Virat, off Turkey’s Black Sea coast, aiming to disrupt Moscow’s oil exports amid heightened maritime risks.

'Mayday, need help': Russian shadow fleet Virat crew before Ukrainian drone attack

In a video, the crew can be heard saying, "This is VIRAT. Help needed! Drone attack! Mayday!"

How Europe struggled to regain influence after Trump’s Ukraine peace plan leaked

Europe was blindsided by Washington’s 28-point proposal and scrambled to reinsert itself into negotiations that directly shaped its own security landscape.

US says Ukraine has accepted peace deal framework, Zelensky says talks still ongoing

Zelensky’s comments suggest that while progress has been made, Ukraine has not yet declared the deal complete. He has consistently stressed the need for any agreement to fully safeguard Ukraine’s sovereignty and security.

Zelenskyy thanks 'President of America', says Ukraine 'never wanted war' after Trump's 'zero gratitude' remark

Zelesnkyy's remarks also countered Trump’s criticism directly: “Ukraine has never wanted war, and we will never be an obstacle to peace."

Confusion and controversy: Marco Rubio labels Ukraine peace plan a leaked Russian ‘wish list’

Marco Rubio’s conflicting statements on Trump’s 28-point Ukraine peace plan fueled diplomatic confusion as Kyiv, European allies, and Zelensky assess the controversial proposal, while Russia signals conditional acceptance and ongoing negotiations continue.

Washington seeks to ‘iron out’ details of Trump peace proposal with Ukraine in Geneva

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Ukrainian officials in Geneva to discuss Trump’s controversial peace plan, while Kyiv and European allies seek changes to safeguard sovereignty and security guarantees.

Rubio says the Ukraine peace proposal was authored by the US

Senator Mike Rounds, a Republican, on Saturday said that Rubio had called him and other senators and said it was a proposal that the US had received and passed on to Ukraine

Why Pokrovsk has become a crucial battleground in eastern Ukraine

Russia’s offensive in Pokrovsk has intensified, with over 75% under its control. Ukraine resists in northern areas as the city’s strategic location makes it pivotal for both military and political objectives.

US threatens to cut intel, weapons to press Ukraine into peace deal: Sources

Washington has presented Ukraine with a 28-point plan, which endorses some of Russia's principal demands in the war, including that Kyiv cede additional territory, curb the size of its military and be barred from joining NATO.

Drone hits Turkish tanker in Ukraine’s Odesa region amid rising Black Sea tensions

A drone struck a Turkish-flagged tanker in Ukraine’s Odesa region, setting it ablaze. All crew evacuated safely. The attack follows ongoing Russian strikes on Black Sea ports and energy infrastructure.

Ukraine pushes to resume prisoner exchanges as talks aim to free 1,200 captives

Ukraine says efforts are under way to restart prisoner exchanges with Russia that could free 1,200 Ukrainians, as Russian drone strikes damage Odesa’s energy infrastructure amid intensifying winter assaults.

Ukraine’s energy corruption crisis: Why Zelensky faces his toughest political test

Ukraine is facing a major corruption scandal in its energy sector, triggering ministerial resignations and allegations against a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelensky, as anti-graft agencies uncover a $100 million embezzlement scheme.

Air defences in action in 'massive' Russian attack on Kyiv, mayor says

"Air defences are in action in Kyiv," Klitschko wrote on Telegram.

Zelensky sanctions former business partner amid $100 million corruption scandal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky imposed sanctions on former business partner Timur Mindich over a $100 million corruption scandal, as Kyiv faces outrage and pressure from allies to intensify anti-graft efforts.

Russian drone strikes hit Kharkiv, injuring five, local officials say

The strikes damaged buildings and warehouse facilities, the State Emergency Service reported.

How Europe’s private drone industry seizes opportunity amid NATO’s defence buildup

Danish firms Weibel Scientific and MyDefence are ramping up anti-drone technology production for Ukraine and Europe as NATO faces increasing drone incursions and battlefield jamming tactics reshape modern warfare.

Ukraine, China mineral dominance on agenda as G7 meets

The diplomats are meeting after US President Donald Trump slapped sanctions on Moscow's two largest oil companies in October, slamming Russian President Vladimir Putin over his refusal to end the conflict.

Ukraine targets Russian energy hubs in overnight strikes as Lavrov offers to meet Rubio for peace talks

Ukrainian strikes disrupted power and heating in two Russian cities near the border, as Moscow’s Sergey Lavrov expressed willingness to meet U.S. Secretary Marco Rubio to discuss stalled peace efforts.

Russian drone strike kills four in Dnipro as nationwide attacks hit Ukraine

A Russian drone struck a Dnipro apartment block, killing four, amid a nationwide missile and drone barrage targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Fighting escalates near Pokrovsk as both sides vie for strategic advantage.

Ukraine in ‘positive’ talks with US on Tomahawk missiles, ambassador says

Trump said on Sunday that, for now, he is not considering a deal that would allow Ukraine to obtain long-range Tomahawk missiles.