Russia Ukraine Conflict News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Ukraine, US end talks in Riyadh with focus on Black Sea navigation, energy facilities protection
Riyadh, March 26: The new round of talks between Ukrainian and US delegations concluded in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, local media Al Arabiya News reported.
US concludes Black Sea security talks with Russia and Ukraine in Riyadh
Washington, DC, March 26: The United States recently held expert-level discussions with delegations from both Russia and Ukraine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from March 23 to 25. These bilateral meetings followed high-level discussions by US President Donald Trump with, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy respectively, an official press release by the White House stated.
Russian delegation arrives in Riyadh to participate in US-brokered peace talks
Riyadh, March 24: The Russian delegation arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Monday, to participate in the peace negotiations brokered by the United States, aiming to reach a ceasefire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
US envoy Witkoff says Russian President Vladimir Putin wants peace ahead of talks on Ukraine
Washington, March 24: US special envoy Steve Witkoff has expressed optimism ahead of high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia over the war in Ukraine and said he believed Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to end the three-year-old conflict.
Military leaders meet in Britain to discuss plans to defend Ukraine
London, March 21: Military chiefs from some 30 countries gathered in Britain to discuss how the so-called "coalition of the willing" might function in practice to defend Ukraine in the future.
Ukraine won't cede territory in ceasefire talks: Zelensky
Helsinki, March 19: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that while Kyiv seeks a ceasefire, it will not accept any territorial concessions to Russia.
Zelenskyy warns of Russian troop buildup, says Ukrainian forces will remain in Kursk 'as long as needed'
Kyiv, March 19: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is amassing troops along the Sumy front and preparing fresh offensives on the Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Kharkiv fronts to escalate pressure on Kyiv in the coming months, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday.
Trump, Putin 'agree' on immediate ceasefire in energy and infrastructure amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
Washington DC, March 19: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) described his telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin as "productive," stating that both leaders agreed to an immediate ceasefire on all energy and infrastructure.
Zelensky says prospects of partial ceasefire with Russia 'positive result'
Kyiv, March 19: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that even a partial ceasefire with Russia will be a positive result and will bring Ukraine closer to conflict resolution.
Russia must accept proposal for 30-day ceasefire: French President Macron
Paris, March 15: French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday (local time) called on Russia to accept the US-brokered proposal for an interim 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, emphasizing that "atrocities must stop."
Had productive discussions with Putin, war in Ukraine could end: Trump
Washington DC March 14: US President Donald Trump on Friday said that he had "good and productive discussions" with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and hinted that the Russia-Ukraine conflict could "finally come to an end."
Trump asks Putin to spare the lives of Ukrainian troops
Washington, March 15: US President Donald Trump on Friday said that he had appealed to Russia's President Vladimir Putin that the lives of thousands of Ukrainian troops "completely surrounded" by the Russian military be "spared".
Australian PM to join world leaders in 'coalition of the willing' phone call
Canberra, March 14: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will join a 'Coalition of the Willing' phone call with other world leaders on Saturday to discuss the potential deployment of peacekeepers to Ukraine.
Putin thanks PM Modi, Trump for their efforts on Ukraine ceasefire
Moscow, March 14: Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his gratitude to several world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, for their continued attention to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
US says Ukraine ready for ceasefire, up to Russia now
Washington, March 12: The US on Tuesday said that Ukraine has agreed to its proposal for an immediate and interim ceasefire for 30 days and now it's up to Russia to reciprocate.
Zelenskyy in Saudi Arabia for peace talks, US meeting follows
Kyiv, March 11: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on Monday, holding discussions focused on securing a lasting peace in Ukraine and strengthening bilateral economic ties, Al Jazeera reported.
Entire front line would collapse if...: Elon Musk warns Ukraine
Washington, DC, March 10: Tesla and Starlink CEO, Elon Musk on Sunday, warned that the entire frontline of Ukraine's defence system would collapse if he "turned off" his Starlink system, which has been important in maintaining military communications for the war-hit nation.
Ukraine determined to do everything to end war with just and lasting peace: Zelenskyy
Kyiv, March 9: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared on Saturday details of the upcoming meeting between American and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia for negotiating peace talks as the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to rage on.
Ukraine 'determined to end war' with Russia for lasting peace: Zelensky
Kyiv, March 9: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has shared details of the upcoming meeting between American and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia for negotiating peace talks as the Russia-Ukraine war continues.
Kyiv absolutely determined to cooperate with US, says PM Denys Smyhal
Kyiv, March 4: Following the decision of the Donald Trump administration in the United States to halt military aid to Ukraine, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Smyhal said Kyiv is "absolutely determined to continue cooperation with the US" despite the Trump administration's suspension of military aid, Al Jazeera reported.
Trump hints Zelenskyy won't be around very long
By Reena Bhardwaj, Washington, DC, March 4: The Trump administration has paused military aid to Ukraine following a verbal clash between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office
Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine after Oval Office clash with Zelenskyy: Reports
Washington, DC, March 4: US President Donald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine after the Oval Office clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last week, Fox News reported.
Ukraine needs greater collective strength from the world, says Zelenskyy
Kyiv, March 3: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that Ukraine was fighting for normalcy and safety, and added that it wants the war to end.
'We are grateful for all support we've received from US,' says Zelensky
New Delhi, March 3: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on Monday, expressed gratitude to the US for the support it has extended during the ongoing war against Russia.
Western leaders gather in London to push for Ukraine peace plan
London, March 2: Western leaders, including more than a dozen European heads of state and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, gathered in London on Sunday for a defence summit aimed at advancing a peace plan for Ukraine following a week of intense diplomatic talks.
UK PM Starmer meets Ukrainian President Zelensky
London, March 2: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Russian Foreign Ministry says Trump, Vance displayed miracle of restraint against Zelenskyy
Moscow, March 1: Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova has said that US President Donald Trump and US Vice President JD Vance displayed a "miracle of restraint" by refraining themselves from hitting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, whom she called "scumbag," Al Jazeera reported.
Trump suggests Zelensky doesn't want to make peace while Putin does
Washington, March 1: US President Donald Trump has suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was "not a man that wanted to make peace," while claiming Russian President Vladimir Putin does want to end the war.
Trump's ultimatum to Zelenskyy: You are either going to make a deal or we're out
Washington, DC, March 1: The United States President presented a clear ultimatum regarding the Russia-Ukraine war situation, saying, "You are either going to make a deal, or we're out, and if we are out."
Russia says foiled terrorist attack on a senior Church figure
Moscow, Feb 28: Russia on Friday accused Ukraine for making an attempt to assassinate a senior Russian Orthodox Church figure, 66-year-old Georgy Alexandrovich Shevkunov, the Tikhon of Simferopol and Crimea who is also a member of Russian President Vladimir Putin's advisory council on culture and the arts.
Trump declines to say if he will apologise to Zelensky for calling him a 'dictator'
Washington, Feb 28: US President Donald Trump has declined to say if he would take the opportunity to apologise to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for calling him a "dictator" last week.
UK PM Starmer says Ukraine peace deal cannot be one 'that rewards the aggressor'
Washington, Feb 28: The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged US President Donald Trump against accepting any peace deal in Ukraine that would "reward" Russia or its allies.
Ukraine can forget about joining NATO: US President Donald Trump
Washington, DC, February 27: US President Donald Trump stated that Russia will have to make "concessions" in negotiations with Ukraine but asserted that Ukraine "can forget" about joining NATO.
Ties with European allies frayed, US gets Ukraine resolution passed by UNSC after failure at UNGA
United Nations, Feb 25: In a sign of its relations with Western allies fraying, the US managed to get its resolution on Ukraine that did not name Russia as the aggressor adopted intact after failing in the General Assembly.
Peace must not mean surrender of Ukraine, French President says
Washington DC, February 25: French President Emmanuel Macron said US President Donald Trump and he made "substantive steps forward" during their meeting on Monday (local time), emphasising their shared desire to build peace -- but warning that it won't happen if Ukraine is forced to surrender, CNN reported.
India defends the territorial integrity of any country: Ukraine's ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk
New Delhi, February 25: Ambassador of Ukraine to India, Oleksandr Polishchuk, spoke about India's stance on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasising that India firmly supports Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. He further stated, that "India absolutely supports Ukrainian independence."
Orban rejects Ukraine's NATO membership, imposes conditions on EU entry
Budapest, Feb 23: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban opposed Ukraine's bid to join NATO, and pledged to block its access to the European Union (EU) if it runs counter to Hungary's interests.
Trump 'very frustrated' with Zelensky, says US NSA Mike Waltz
Washington, Feb 21: National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said US President Donald Trump was "very, very frustrated" with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as he highlighted the growing rift between the Trump administration and Kyiv.
Trump calls Zelenskyy dictator without elections, warns of Ukraine's collapse
Washington DC, February 20: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday targeted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over the ongoing war in Ukraine and said that the United States has spent USD 200 billion more than Europe, while Europe's financial contributions are "guaranteed" and the US gets no return.
Trump threatens Zelensky Ukraine war could be settled without him
New York, Feb 20: As their war of words escalated, US President Donald Trump threatened Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky that there could be a deal with Russia to end the three-year Ukraine War without him.