US President Donald Trump says Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a one-week pause in attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities during an extreme winter cold snap. Ukraine has cautiously welcomed the move, while Moscow remains silent, raising questions about whether the pause will hold and what it means for wider peace talks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a landmark US security guarantees agreement is “100% ready” to be signed as fragile US-brokered talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi end without a breakthrough, highlighting deep divisions over territory and the path to peace.
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.
US President Donald Trump has rejected French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal for an emergency G7-style meeting in Paris, escalating tensions over Ukraine, Greenland, tariffs, and global order. The clash, unfolding at the World Economic Forum in Davos, has exposed deep fractures in transatlantic relations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has framed Russia’s war in Ukraine as a “holy mission,” likening Russian soldiers to Jesus Christ during an Orthodox Christmas service. His remarks have triggered fierce backlash from global church leaders, who accuse him of distorting Christianity to justify war.
US President Donald Trump has dismissed Russia’s claim that Ukraine attacked Vladimir Putin’s residence, even as Russian strikes killed two civilians in Kyiv, highlighting deep mistrust, fragile peace talks, and escalating geopolitical stakes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s cryptic remark after the U.S. capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro has ignited global debate. His words appeared to hint at Russian President Vladimir Putin — raising questions about power, precedent, and the future of international law.
From dazzling fireworks in Sydney, Paris, and Dubai to grief in Gaza and cautious hope in Ukraine and Syria, the world ushered in 2026 with celebration, reflection, and renewed calls for peace after a turbulent year.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Russia’s claim that Ukrainian drones targeted Vladimir Putin’s residence, calling it a lie to justify new strikes. As tensions rise, Donald Trump reacts angrily and holds what aides call a “positive” call with Putin, putting fragile peace talks under renewed pressure.
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in Florida for high-stakes talks on ending the Russia–Ukraine war. While both leaders expressed optimism and said a 20-point peace plan is nearly complete, deep disagreements over territory, Donbas, and Russia’s role continue to block a final deal. Here are the key takeaways from the meeting.