US, Ukraine ‘getting a lot closer’ on peace deal: Trump
US President Donald Trump says a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine is "very close" after holding talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
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Russia attacks Ukraine before Zelenskiy Trump meeting
Kyiv has been bombarded by Russian missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine's leader meeting with US President Donald Trump to work out a peace plan.
Zelenskiy hopeful of new Trump meeting in peace talks
A meeting with US President Donald Trump will happen "in the near future", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
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US and Ukraine reach common ground in latest peace plan
Moscow is expected to respond to a 20-point plan to end the war put forward after Ukraine reached a consensus with the US on several critical issues.
Cambodia, Thailand officials to meet to discuss truce
Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow says his country and Cambodia will hold talks on Christmas Eve.
Kyiv welcomes EU loan despite no deal on Russian assets
The EU will lend Ukraine $160 billion to help it continue fighting, a move welcomed by Kyiv even though it wanted the money to come from frozen Russian assets.
US offers Ukraine security guarantees, issues remain
US President Donald Trump says an agreement to end Russia's war on Ukraine is "closer than ever" after key leaders held talks in Berlin.
Zelenskiy drops NATO goal, US sees progress in talks
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has expressed willingness to drop Ukraine's NATO bid in exchange for Western security guarantees.
Zelenskiy ditches NATO ambition ahead of peace talks
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine could relinquish its long-held ambition to join NATO as a safeguard against Russian attacks.
Trump ‘truce’ but Thailand won’t stop Cambodia fight
President Donald Trump claims Thailand and Cambodia agreed to a ceasefire, but Bangkok is adamant is won't stop fighting until it no longer feels under threat.
Ukraine can hold vote if security is ensured: Zelenskiy
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy insists Ukraine could go to the polls within months if the vote is safe, after Donald Trump questioned the country's democracy.
Ukraine to share revised peace plan with US: Zelenskiy
British, French and German leaders have met in London with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to tweak a US-draft plan to end Russia's war.
US, Ukraine meeting ‘constructive’, further talks set
President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff held productive talks with Ukraine's senior negotiator Rustem Umerov in Miami, US officials say.
Russia will take all Ukraine’s Donbas, Putin says
Vladimir Putin considers talks with the US on ending the war in Ukraine "very useful", but insists Russia will keep its seized territory one way or the other.
US talks on Ukraine ‘no closer to peace’: Russia
Russia and the United States did not clinch a compromise over peace in Ukraine, and peace is no closer, the Kremlin says.
Witkoff and Kushner to meet Putin for Ukraine talks
President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is joining US envoy Steve Witkoff on a visit to Moscow for more talks on ending the war in Ukraine.
US envoy to visit Moscow as Ukraine talks pick up speed
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff is visiting Russia for talks on the war in Ukraine, although the Kremlin says it still hasn't seen a Washington peace proposal.
Ukraine, EU officials discuss Trump’s plan to end war
Ukraine is holding talks with high-ranking US and European officials in Switzerland regarding a 28-point peace plan to end Russia's war in Ukraine.
Ukraine faces difficult choice on US plan, deadline set
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he will work with the United States on a peace plan to end the war with Russia but will not betray Ukraine's interests.
US plan for Ukraine war would cede territory to Russia
Ukraine has received a new peace proposal from the United States that would require it to cede land controlled by Russia, according to a report.
Europeans rebuff US plan to force Ukraine concessions
The US is pushing for Ukraine to accept a peace plan that includes giving up territory to Russia, but the EU warns "peace cannot be a capitulation".
US brass in Ukraine to try to revive peace talks
The US Army secretary and chief of staff are visiting Ukraine as Washington renews efforts to get Kyiv and Moscow to the negotiating table.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to visit Turkey in bid to end war
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy plans to go to Turkey in an attempt to revive talks with Russia on how to end the war in Ukraine.
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First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying tents
The first heavy rainfall of the winter season has sent water cascading through the Muwasi tent camp in the Gaza Strip.
Gaza ceasefire’s first phase winds down
President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has met with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the next stages of the fragile Gaza ceasefire.
Hamas fighters holed up in Rafah ‘will not surrender’
Hamas's armed wing says fighters holed up in southern Gaza will not surrender to Israel, raising fears the month-old ceasefire could crumble.
Strikes on Ukraine kill six, Putin-Trump summit shelved
Russia has launched a widespread drone and missile attack across Ukraine a day after Donald Trump put his planned meeting with Vladimir Putin on hold.
Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles
Volodymyr Zelenskiy went to the White House looking for weapons to keep fighting Russia, but met a US president more intent on brokering a peace deal.
Hamas hands over another Israeli hostage’s body
Israel has received the coffin of another missing hostage which was handed over to the Red Cross by Hamas.
Putin’s Budapest visit awkward spectacle for EU, NATO
Russian leader Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to EU and NATO member Hungary will be awkward for many of Ukraine's European allies.
Israel and Hamas trade blame over Gaza truce violations
The return of the bodies of all hostages remains a point of tension between Israel and Hamas as aid trucks roll into Gaza and a crossing prepares to reopen.