Zelensky Offers Compromise for New Round of Ukraine Peace Talks
Ukraine’s president met with U.S. negotiators about plans to end the war with Russia. He said he would give up hopes of joining NATO in exchange for security guarantees.
Zelensky, Volodymyr
Russia Bombs Ukraine Port of Odesa Amid Peace Talks
Much of Ukraine’s largest Black Sea port was without power, heat and water on Saturday after strikes from Russia, which has shown little appetite for a deal to end the war.
How Ukraine Has Responded to Trump’s Peace Plan and Russia’s Demands for Territory
A Ukrainian peace plan, sent this week to Washington, pushes back against President Trump’s proposal that Ukraine give up more land for peace, although Russia is unlikely to accept it.
Ukrainians, Worrying More About Power Cuts, See U.S. Peace Push as Just Noise
Many understand the dance their leaders must perform to appease President Trump. But that doesn’t make them any less weary of the rounds and rounds of talks.
Zelensky Says Revised U.S. Plan Still Calls for Ukraine to Leave Donbas
The Ukrainian leader rejected the demand, making clear that territorial issues remain unresolved as Ukraine and Europe sent a counterproposal to the United States.
The Challenges to Europe’s Security Go Beyond Trump’s Lack of Support
Europeans find themselves stranded between hostile powers, Russia and the United States, with key decisions looming over the future of Ukraine.
Ukraine Could Be ‘Ready for Elections,’ Zelensky Says
The Ukrainian president told reporters that a vote could be held in 60 to 90 days if the country received security protections from the United States.
The Territorial Sticking Point Between Russia and Ukraine
The Kremlin says any peace deal must cede to Russia the entire eastern Donbas region, including territory Ukraine still controls — a nonstarter for Kyiv.
Trump Criticizes Zelensky as Ukraine Peace Talks Drag On With European Leaders
Despite pressure from the Trump administration, Mr. Zelensky, after meeting with European leaders who vowed continued support in the war, said Ukraine’s position on territory had not changed.
Battlefield Picture Worsening for Ukraine as Trump Pushes Peace Plan
Russian forces have advanced on several fronts recently. President Vladimir V. Putin signaled after talks with U.S. officials that he was not budging from demands.