London: US President Donald Trump has declared that Russia and Ukraine will “immediately start negotiations toward a ceasefire” following a lengthy phone conversation with Vladimir Putin, a claim that drew cautious international reactions and left key questions unanswered.

Russia is demanding Ukraine withdraw all troops for a ceasefire, a move Kyiv calls unrealistic. This live blog is now closed.

Ukrainian officials and analysts say Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has few options but to draw U.S. President Donald Trump’s ire against Vladimir Putin, while depending on Europe’s support

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has raised concerns over Russia's ongoing violations ... that it was better to direct questions about international reactions to the relevant partners.

The war in Ukraine could escalate into a direct confrontation between the U.S. and Russia, according to the Pentagon. General Gregory Guillot, the head of the U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) issued the warning to the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee.

After dangling the possibility of his attendance, Trump says he will stay away but still wants to meet up with Putin, further weakening the Istanbul talks.