Putin open to Slovakia as mediator for Ukraine peace talks

3 nonnegotiables in the quest for peace in Ukraine

A template for ending the armed hostilities between Russia and Ukraine is finally on the table. The devil will be in the details.

The Hill - 8h

Pope Francis Calls for Peace in Ukraine and Gaza on Christmas

Pope Francis’ Christmas message was a plea for reconciliation, peace and care for others.

The New York Times - 2d

Zelensky condemns Putin for 'inhumane' Christmas Day attack

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russia’s President Vladimir Putin for greenlighting an “inhumane” Christmas Day attack, including missiles and drones, that damaged Ukraine’s energy ...

The Hill - 2d

Zelensky condemns Putin for ‘inhumane’ Christmas Day attack

Yahoo News - 2d

Pope Francis marks Christmas with plea for peace

Pope Francis gave his traditional Christmas Day blessing and address to the world this morning from his balcony at St. Peter's Basilica, after striking a somber tone at last night's Christmas Eve ...

CBS News - 2d

Putin 'deliberately' chose Christmas Day for a massive bombardment of Ukraine's energy infrastructure, Zelenskyy says

Yahoo News - 2d

Putin 'deliberately chose Christmas' for major Ukraine missile attack, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainians faced fresh Russian drone and missile strikes on energy infrastructure nationwide on Tuesday night into Christmas Day morning.

ABC News - 2d

Is a Putin Ally in Belarus Making a Cautious Overture to the West?

President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko of Belarus keeps arresting political opponents, but analysts wonder if a string of unusual pardons is a bid to get sanctions eased.

The New York Times - 3d