The Donbas region of eastern Ukraine sits at the heart of the war with Russia and the latest U.S.-brokered peace talks. Rich in industry, history, and strategic value, Donbas explains why territory remains the hardest issue to resolve and why neither Kyiv nor Moscow is willing to compromise.
A sweeping 20-point peace framework backed by the United States and outlined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has raised hopes of ending the Russia-Ukraine war. The Trump-led proposal includes ceasefire terms, security guarantees, troop withdrawals, demilitarised zones, and a massive reconstruction package—while leaving the most sensitive territorial disputes unresolved.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is ready to hold elections within 60–90 days if allies guarantee security, pushing back against criticism from US President Donald Trump and reshaping pressure around peace talks with Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned Ukraine that Moscow will achieve all its objectives militarily if no peace deal is reached. Speaking in China after a military parade, Putin said he was open to talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky but only under Moscow’s conditions. His remarks come as US President Donald Trump intensifies efforts to broker peace while Western allies pledge fresh support for Kyiv.
US President Donald Trump has given a two-week deadline to assess whether Russia and Ukraine can move toward peace talks, after meeting both Putin and Zelensky. While Trump adopts a wait-and-see approach, deep divisions remain over security guarantees and territorial demands.
US President Donald Trump again claims credit for averting a potential nuclear war between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, despite repeated denials from New Delhi. Ahead of his Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin, Trump says his diplomacy could also bring peace in Ukraine.
The August 15, 2025 Trump-Putin Alaska Summit could become a turning point in the Russia-Ukraine war — and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may join. Explore the stakes, symbolism, and possible outcomes.
President Donald Trump will host Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15, 2025, for crucial peace talks on Ukraine. The summit could mark a turning point in the three-year war, with discussions expected on a ceasefire, territorial control, and sanctions relief.
In one of the most brutal Russia-Ukraine conflict is Victory Near? Putin-Trump Call Sparks Russian Confidence as Ceasefire Talks Begin. As the Russia-Ukraine enters its fourth year, a high-stakes phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has stirred cautious optimism and renewed diplomatic movement. With the Kremlin signaling readiness for peace negotiations and Trump publicly urging a ceasefire the momentum has triggered both hope and hesitation on all sides.
In the much-anticipated Peace talks Zelenskyy, Putin, and Trump Absent as Confusion Clouds Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks in Istanbul. The Istanbul peace talks between Ukraine and Russia began Thursday under a cloud of confusion and diplomatic frustration, as neither Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russian President Vladimir Putin, nor U.S. President Donald Trump attended.