Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared last week to be cautiously optimistic on the U.S. 28-point peace plan to end his invasion of Ukraine.

"None of us really know what Zelenskyy is like operating solo, because he never has," one expert told NBC News.

A push by the Trump administration to end Russia's war on Ukraine appears to make headway, with Kyiv saying Zelenskyy could visit D.C. within days to finalize a deal.

At least three people have been killed in Kyiv and two others in Dnipropetrovsk in Russian drone and missile attacks.

Nearly four years into Russia’s invasion, women here are increasingly taking on combat roles once reserved for men.

Ukraine plans to seek nearly $44 billion in climate damages from Russia for emissions caused by the ongoing war.

A proposed peace plan for Ukraine led by the United States has been met with anguish by many Ukrainians, who fear a post-war amnesty for Russian forces would erase accountability for alleged atrocities.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated a revised US peace proposal could be a foundation for an agreement, provided Ukraine withdraws troops from Moscow-claimed territories. He warned of forceful acquisition if Kyiv refuses.

A Putin ally has called for more detail in Trump's peace plan for Ukraine. Follow Newsweek's live coverage of the war.

The Kremlin has reacted to the resignation of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's top aide, after his home was searched in an anti-corruption investigation. Russia has also given an update on when Vladimir Putin will meet Donald Trump's envoy to discuss peace plans.