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Putin agrees to next peace steps with US envoys

Putin agrees to next peace steps with US envoys

There are still issues about territory to be resolved, but Vladimir Putin will meet with US envoys to discuss a possible end to the war in Ukraine.

Kyiv plunged into cold, nuclear facilities threatened

Kyiv plunged into cold, nuclear facilities threatened

Kyiv plunged into cold, nuclear facilities threatened

Kyiv plunged into cold, nuclear facilities threatened

A million Ukraine households are without power after the latest Russian attacks cut heating to half of Kyiv, affecting substations critical for nuclear safety.

Russian strikes cut heat to thousands of Kyiv buildings

Russian strikes cut heat to thousands of Kyiv buildings

Russian strikes cut heat to thousands of Kyiv buildings

Russian strikes cut heat to thousands of Kyiv buildings

Russia has blitzed the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with a ‍combined drone and missile attack leaving thousands of buildings without heat in frigid weather.

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Ukraine says Russia plans big boost in drone production

Ukraine says Russia plans big boost in drone production

Ukraine says Russia has no desire to end the war and is ramping up its arms production, to meet a target of 1000 drones a day to unleash on war-weary Ukraine.

Ukraine says two killed in mass Russian drone attack

Ukraine says two killed in mass Russian drone attack

Ukraine's military says 30 strikes have been recorded across 15 locations in a deadly mass ‍Russian drone attack.

Ukraine-US talks will focus on security guarantees

Ukraine-US talks will focus on security guarantees

Ukrainian representatives hope to get clarity from the ‍US on Russia's stance towards diplomatic efforts to end the war, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

Russia destroys energy facility in Kharkiv, mayor says

Russia destroys energy facility in Kharkiv, mayor says

The mayor of Kharkiv says a large energy facility in the Ukrainian city has been destroyed in a Russian attack.

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Ukraine says it hit Russia oil platforms in Caspian Sea

Ukraine says it hit Russia oil platforms in Caspian Sea

Ukraine says it hit Russia oil platforms in Caspian Sea

Ukraine says it hit Russia oil platforms in Caspian Sea

Ukraine's ‍military says it has struck ⁠three drilling platforms in the Caspian Sea belonging to ‌the Russian oil firm Lukoil.

Woman dies as Ukrainian drones strike Russia: governor

Woman dies as Ukrainian drones strike Russia: governor

Woman dies as Ukrainian drones strike Russia: governor

Woman dies as Ukrainian drones strike Russia: governor

A Ukrainian drone strike on a city inside Russia has killed a woman, injured three people and damaged apartment buildings and a school, a local official says.

IAEA negotiates ceasefire at nuclear plant in Ukraine

IAEA negotiates ceasefire at nuclear plant in Ukraine

IAEA negotiates ceasefire at nuclear plant in Ukraine

IAEA negotiates ceasefire at nuclear plant in Ukraine

The International Atomic Energy Agency is urging a temporary truce between Ukrainian and Russian forces near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

US security guarantees ready to be finalised: Ukraine

US security guarantees ready to be finalised: Ukraine

US security guarantees ready to be finalised: Ukraine

US security guarantees ready to be finalised: Ukraine

President ‍Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukrainian and US delegates have discussed "complex issues" in Paris and a security guarantee plan is ready to be finalised.

Zelenskiy seeks US meet as allies firm postwar support

Zelenskiy seeks US meet as allies firm postwar support

Zelenskiy seeks US meet as allies firm postwar support

Zelenskiy seeks US meet as allies firm postwar support

Peace negotiators are tackling the toughest issues in ending the war in Ukraine as the embattled nation's leader seeks a meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Russia demands return of sailors from seized oil tanker

Russia demands return of sailors from seized oil tanker

Russia demands return of sailors from seized oil tanker

Russia demands return of sailors from seized oil tanker

The US seizure of a Russian oil tanker has been criticised by Moscow, which calls for the safe return of sailors from what it says is a ship sailing lawfully.

Ukraine, US to revisit land, nuclear plant issues

Ukraine, US to revisit land, nuclear plant issues

Ukraine, US to revisit land, nuclear plant issues

Ukraine, US to revisit land, nuclear plant issues

The thorny issues of territory and the occupied Zaporizhzhia ‍nuclear power plant will be on the agenda when US and Ukrainian negotiators hold talks.

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US backs security guarantees for Ukraine at ally summit

A broad coalition of allies vowing to provide security guarantees in a post-war Ukraine has received US backing for the first time.

Ukraine allies aim to solidify ceasefire security pacts

Dozens of world leaders join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Paris to firm up security guarantees in the event of a ceasefire with Russia.

Ukraine says Russian strike on Kyiv kills civilians

Ukraine has recorded the first civilian deaths of 2026 in the ongoing war with Russia after strikes around the capital Kyiv.

Zelenskiy picks Ukraine spy head as chief of staff

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has appointed military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as head of the presidential office.

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Russia, Ukraine trade allegations of civilian attacks

Russian officials say a Ukrainian drone strike has killed 24 people as they celebrated the New Year in a Ukrainian village controlled by Russian forces.

Zelenskiy won't sign 'weak' deal that would prolong war

In a New Year address Volodymyr Zelenskiy says exhausted Ukrainians will not give up in the war with Russia, and vowed to only sign a "strong" peace agreement.

Zelenskiy discusses US troops in Ukraine with Trump

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he is committed peace and he and European leaders were ready to sit down with President Vladimir Putin in any format.

Russia to toughen stance after accusing Kyiv of attack

The Kremlin accuses Ukraine of trying to wreck talks by attacking a Putin residence, a claim Kyiv dismisses as a lie that aims to justify more Russian attacks.

Russia says Kyiv targets Putin home, peace hopes dented

Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have been dented by Moscow's claims President Vladimir Putin's residence was targeted by Kyiv drones.

US, Ukraine 'getting a lot closer' on peace deal: Trump

US President Donald Trump says a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine is "very close" after holding talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Zelenskiy, Trump prepare for Ukraine talks in Florida

Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he plans to discuss the fate of eastern Ukraine's contested Donbas region during his meeting at Donald Trump's Florida residence.

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