Russia and Ukraine are fighting an increasingly intense energy war as they attempt to gain a meaningful advantage after months of stalemate on the frontlines and ahead of potential new peace talks.

The U.S. and Russia have reportedly drafted a peace plan to end the war in Ukraine, demanding major concessions from President Zelenskyy

Another 40 people were wounded in the overnight strikes on Ukraine that targeted energy and transport infrastructure, forcing emergency power cuts in a number of regions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he's willing to begin peace talks and would meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump for a summit in Budapest. Zelenskyy expressed doubts about Putin's willingness to negotiate and ...

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 17: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) attends a lunch meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump (R) at the White House on October 17, 2025, in Washington, DC. President Trump, fresh off a ceasefire agreement between Israel ...

Ukraine cannot agree on any terms with Russia until a full ceasefire is in place, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said following his talks with US President Donald Trump. Speaking at a press conference after the meeting, Zelenskyy noted that the most ...

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A U.S. proposal to end the war in Ukraine puts the country in a delicate position - caught between placating the U.S. and not capitulating to Russia.