After delaying an earlier ultimatum, the European Union has passed a new sanctions package against Russia. The sanctions come as a result of Russia rejecting plans for a 30-day ceasefire that the US,

Russia confirmed it still seeks to annex four regions of Ukraine, plus Crimea, and force Ukraine to be a buffer state.

European leaders, in a meeting with US President Donald Trump, deemed Russia's stance in Ukraine ceasefire talks as unacceptable. Coordination of response measures is planned. A summit in Albania, attended by President Zelenskyy,

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pushing for a chance to face off with Vladimir Putin, a Russian leader known for using power plays and intimidation to dance around negotiations.

For the first time in three years, Russia and Ukraine are preparing for direct peace talks. Who’s attending, what’s on the agenda and what are the stakes? Here’s what we know.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said yesterday he expected Russia to present a Ukraine ceasefire outline within days that will show if it is serious,

President Trump often takes maximalist positions, only to back down and declare a win. His opponents are catching on.

"Yesterday's phone call once again confirmed that Russia is making loud statements, but there is still no evidence of its intentions. Putin is still not ready to make concessions," Pistorius said. The minister noted that Putin seeks a so-called ceasefire under the condition of Ukraine's refusal to pursue NATO accession and the transfer of occupied