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Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners

Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners

Ukrainian officials are expected to present new peace proposals to U.S. negotiators Wednesday

Zelenskyy Engages in Urgent Talks with 30 Nations Amid President Trump's Peace Deal Push

Zelenskyy Engages in Urgent Talks with 30 Nations Amid President Trump's Peace Deal Push

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to engage in urgent discussions with leaders from approximately 30 countries to secure favorable terms for ending the ongoing conflict with Russia. This meeting, involving key European leaders from Germany, Britain, and France, is part of a broader effort to navigate the peace negotiations influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump's demands for a swift resolution. President Trump has been actively pushing for a peace plan that would involve Ukraine ceding territory to Russia, a proposal that has met with resistance from Kyiv. The urgency of these talks is underscored by Ukraine's recent large-scale drone attack on Russian territories, which led to significant disruptions in Russian airspace.

Exclusive-Lukoil leans towards Xtellus' cashless bid for its foreign assets

Exclusive-Lukoil leans towards Xtellus' cashless bid for its foreign assets

By Dmitry Zhdannikov LONDON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Russia's Lukoil favours U.S. bank Xtellus Partners' bid for its global assets over a dozen rival bids, as it takes the form of a cashless deal that would return U.S.-held securities to the Russian oil company, two sources familiar with the process said

Officials Dispute President Trump's Claim of Ukraine Losing War

Officials Dispute President Trump's Claim of Ukraine Losing War

President Trump has claimed that Ukraine is losing the war against Russia and that Moscow has the 'upper hand.' However, multiple officials have told CNN that there are no new assessments indicating significant changes on the battlefield. While Russia has made small gains, the overall situation remains challenging for both sides. Ukrainian forces continue to hold key supply lines, and the conflict remains at a stalemate with high casualties on both sides.

Ukraine at Critical Juncture as European Allies Increase Pressure on Russia

Ukraine at Critical Juncture as European Allies Increase Pressure on Russia

Ukraine's European allies have declared the war at a 'critical moment' as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares to share a revised peace plan with the U.S. Zelenskyy met with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and French President Emmanuel Macron in London to discuss Ukraine's territorial integrity and security. The leaders emphasized the importance of U.S.-led peace talks and the need for robust security guarantees for Ukraine. Discussions also included using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's reconstruction. The European leaders agreed to increase support for Ukraine and economic pressure on Russia.

Europeans discuss Ukraine with Trump at 'critical moment' for peace

Europeans discuss Ukraine with Trump at 'critical moment' for peace

PARIS/LONDON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The leaders of Britain, France and Germany held a call on Wednesday with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss Washington's latest peace efforts to end the war in Ukraine, in what they said was "a critical moment" in the process.

Zelenskyy meets in London with European allies on the US peace plan and Ukrainian security

Zelenskyy meets in London with European allies on the US peace plan and Ukrainian security

British, French and German leaders met in London with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a show of European support for Kyiv at what they called a “critical moment” in the U.S.-led effort to end Russia’s war in Ukraine

Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support

Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed his refusal to cede territory, resisting U.S. pressure for compromise with Russia

Ukraine at 'Critical Moment' as European Allies Increase Pressure on Russia

Ukraine at 'Critical Moment' as European Allies Increase Pressure on Russia

Ukraine's European allies have declared the war at a 'critical moment' as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares to present a revised peace plan to the U.S. Zelenskyy met with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and French President Emmanuel Macron in London to discuss the importance of U.S.-led peace talks and the need for robust security guarantees for Ukraine. The European leaders emphasized the necessity of a just and lasting peace, while also discussing the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's reconstruction. The U.K. and France are advocating for a 'Coalition of the Willing' to ensure Ukraine's security post-war. Zelenskyy acknowledged Ukraine's reliance on both U.S. and European support in the ongoing conflict.

A struggle to survive in Ukraine's east, with Russia at the gates

A struggle to survive in Ukraine's east, with Russia at the gates

By Anatolii Stepanov KOSTIANTYNIVKA, Ukraine, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Hunkered in the basement of his battle-scarred building in eastern Ukraine, 65-year-old Volodymyr rarely emerges as Russian forces press at the doorstep of his city of Kostiantynivka.

Where things stand in the peace talks on the Ukraine war

Where things stand in the peace talks on the Ukraine war

U.S. President Donald Trump has unleashed the most extensive diplomatic effort to end the fighting since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine nearly four years ago

Trump says Zelenskyy 'isn't ready' yet to accept US-authored proposal to end Russia-Ukraine war

Trump says Zelenskyy 'isn't ready' yet to accept US-authored proposal to end Russia-Ukraine war

President Donald Trump is claiming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “isn’t ready” to sign off on a U