The Russian Ministry of Defence (MOD) said it had taken control of the settlement of Novokhatske in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk and also defeated Kyiv's forces in several other areas of Sumy, Kharkiv, and Mykolaiv.

President Donald Trump is anticipated to meet with NATO chief Mark Rutte, make a "major" announcement on Russia, and join an AI and energy summit during his 26th week in office.

Though endlessly critical of his predecessor, President Trump has adopted a Ukraine strategy similar to that of former President Joe Biden: Arm the

KYIV: Russia fired hundreds of drones, artillery and a ballistic missile at Ukraine between late Tuesday and early Wednesday, Ukraine said, defying calls by Donald Trump to reach a peace deal. The attacks left one woman dead and wounded more than two dozen people across multiple regions,

US President Donald Trump has given Russia a 50-day deadline to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine or face new sanctions. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, Trump also warned countries buying Russian oil of harsh tariffs if no peace deal is reached.

As Trump demands a deal to end the Ukraine war in 50 days, Russia's deputy foreign minister says "demands, especially ultimatums, are unacceptable."

Pentagon officials said details were still being worked out, and experts doubted Mr. Trump’s threat of huge tariffs for Russian trading partners.

During his campaign, Trump said bringing a quick end to the war was a top priority and that helping Ukraine was a waste of US taxpayer money.