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U.S. envoy reportedly in Moscow to meet with Putin about potential Ukraine ceasefire

Russian media is reporting President Trump's special envoy for Russia and Ukraine, Steve Witkoff, has arrived in Moscow as the U.S. prepares to present Russia with a 30-day ceasefire proposal that ...

CBS News - 5d

Russia Pushes Back Ukraine’s Offensive With Drones and North Korean Troops

Russia has retaken about two-thirds of the territory Ukraine seized last summer in the Kursk region of Russia, but at a fearful cost in lives.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Ukraine drones force Russian airport restrictions in latest overnight exchange

Russia launched a fresh wave of drone strikes into Ukraine overnight into Sunday morning as the country reeled from a bloody weekend of aerial attacks.

ABC News - Mar. 9

US says Ukraine 'ready to move forward' on truce demand

Ukraine is under US pressure to accept a quick truce to end the war with Russia, with US-Ukrainian talks set to begin in Saudi Arabia.

BBC News - Mar. 10

A key week for Ukraine's future - BBC's Kyiv correspondent explains why

Donald Trump believes Kyiv is now ready to "move forward" with a ceasefire with Russia. BBC News correspondent James Waterhouse explains what it means for Ukraine.

BBC News - Mar. 10

Russian Forces Depleted and Stalling on Eastern Front, Ukraine Says

The front line inside Ukraine has become more static, Ukrainian soldiers say, even as Russia regains ground in its own Kursk region.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Russia faces moment of 'truth' after Ukraine, US agree ceasefire plan

The prospects for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine "is in Moscow's hands," a top aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said following talks with the U.S.

ABC News - 6d

Russia hedges on U.S. truce proposal for Ukraine as it presses its gains

The Trump administration appears to be back in Ukraine's corner, but it's unclear if Putin, while enjoying battlefield victories, can be convinced to halt his assault.

CBS News - 6d

Zelensky Says Ukraine Showed ‘We Want a Fast Peace’

While Ukraine said it would agree to a 30-day cease-fire proposal, many in the country were skeptical about whether Russia would do the same.

The New York Times - 6d

Putin says he supports ceasefire with Ukraine, but may need to call Trump

Russia sees the ceasefire suggested by the U.S. and Ukraine as little more than a chance for Kyiv's forces to regroup, a senior aide to Vladimir Putin said.

NBC News - 5d

Ukraine war in maps: How control has shifted in three years

How are Russia and Ukraine placed after three years of fighting and with Donald Trump suggesting talks on ending the war could begin soon?

BBC News - 5d

Trump Sees ‘Good Signals’ on Russia-Ukraine Cease-Fire. Zelensky Does Not.

U.S. officials were in Moscow for talks, and the Russian leader said he was open to a cease-fire, but President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine expressed skepticism.

The New York Times - 5d

Putin backs idea of Ukraine ceasefire, but says terms must be discussed

Russia's Vladimir Putin said he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but that the terms need to be worked out.

CBS News - 4d

As Russia Tries to Push Ukraine Out of Kursk, Here’s What to Know

President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin both claimed that Ukrainian forces were surrounded. Ukraine’s top military commander vowed to “hold the line.”

The New York Times - 4d

Russia and Ukraine launch aerial attacks amid proposed ceasefire talks

Russia and Ukraine traded heavy aerial blows overnight Saturday, with both sides reporting more than 100 enemy drones over their respective territories

ABC News - 3d

Starmer tells global leaders to 'keep the pressure' on Putin over ceasefire in Ukraine

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told global leaders to “keep the pressure” on Russian President Vladimir Putin to back a ceasefire in Ukraine

ABC News - 3d

Trump administration pulls US out of body investigating Ukraine invasion

Russia and allies were target of International Centre for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. The Trump administration is withdrawing from an international body formed to ...

The Guardian - 1d

Trump’s Plan to Discuss Ukraine’s Power Plants With Putin Prompts Questions

The call, scheduled for Tuesday, will be the first known conversation between the two leaders since Mr. Putin laid out numerous conditions for a cease-fire with Ukraine.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump’s Plan to Discuss Ukraine’s Power Plants With Putin Prompts Questions

The call, scheduled for Tuesday, will be the first known conversation between the two leaders since Mr. Putin laid out numerous conditions for a cease-fire with Ukraine.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump and Putin to Discuss Ukraine in Phone Call: What to Know

The call will be the first known conversation between the two leaders since Ukraine agreed to support a U.S.-backed monthlong cease-fire, as long as Russia does the same

The New York Times - 11h

Trump, Putin agree Russia will not strike energy targets in Ukraine as groundwork for ceasefire

A power plant, NATO aspirations, and land will likely be on the table when President Trump tries to convince Russia's President Putin of a ceasefire in Ukraine.

NBC News - 8h

Trump, Putin agree Russia will not strike energy targets in Ukraine as groundwork for ceasefire

Trump said he and Putin agreed on an "immediate" ceasefire on all energy and infrastructure in Ukraine, though it was not immediately clear how Kyiv would respond.

NBC News - 8h

Takeaways from U.S.-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the ball is in Russia's court after Ukraine agreed Tuesday to a 30-day ceasefire proposal. Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, joins ...

CBS News - 6d

Unclear if Russia will agree to ceasefire terms with Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a ceasefire deal will be presented to Russia after Ukraine said it is ready to accept a 30-day pause in fighting. CBS News senior foreign correspondent ...

CBS News - 6d

Russia says it is awaiting details on ceasefire proposal with Ukraine

Ukraine has said it's ready to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia after high-level talks with U.S. officials this week in Saudi Arabia. The deal will now be presented to Russia. CBS News senior ...

CBS News - 6d

Does Putin really want a ceasefire with Ukraine?

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he agrees in principle to a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but cautioned the terms still need to be worked out and emphasized any truce should pave ...

CBS News - 4d

Russian strike on Ukraine kills more than 10 after Trump threatens sanctions

Russia struck the Donetsk region in Ukraine on Friday, killing at least 11 and wounding 30 people according to Ukraine’s officials, hours after President Trump threatened to impose sanctions on ...

The Hill - Mar. 8

Wednesday Briefing

U.S. aid to Ukraine is back on.

The New York Times - 6d

Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy says Russia has carried out ‘hundreds of attacks’ against Ukraine this week

Ukrainian president calls for strengthened sanctions as he highlights weapons used against his country. Local officials from Russia ’s ruling party have caused controversy by presenting mothers of ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Russia bombards Ukraine energy grid after Zelenskyy says team will hold talks with US

Officials say Russia targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in a large-scale missile and drone bombardment during the night

ABC News - Mar. 7

Sen. Lindsey Graham: A pause in U.S. help for Ukraine could be 'worse than Afghanistan'

Sen. Lindsey Graham warned of potential disastrous consequences for Ukraine if the Trump administration doesn't restart military aid and intelligence sharing.

NBC News - Mar. 10

Ukraine willing to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia as U.S. lifts aid freeze

Ukraine said it would accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia after talks with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

CBS News - Mar. 11

Ukraine-U.S. ceasefire talks took 7 hours. The hard part will be getting Russia to agree.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the ball was in Russian President Vladimir Putin's court after agreeing to a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine.

NBC News - 6d

U.S. and Russia Had ‘Productive’ Discussions About Ukraine Cease-Fire, Trump Says

Talks in Moscow with a U.S. special envoy indicated that Russia was keen to keep negotiating with the United States over Ukraine.

The New York Times - 4d

Starmer says Putin must prove he is 'serious about peace' and sign up to Ukraine ceasefire

ABC News - 3d

Poll: Most Americans are rooting for Ukraine. But nearly half think Trump prefers Russia.

A majority of American voters say their sympathies lie more with Ukraine than Russia in the war between the two countries.

NBC News - 1d

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 20 as U.S. cuts intelligence sharing with Kyiv

Russian strikes on Ukraine have killed at least 20 people, officials said Saturday, as heavy aerial attacks continued into the second night following a U.S. decision to stop sharing satellite ...

NBC News - Mar. 8

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