The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Russian leader’s antagonism to Zelenskyy and lack of interest in a ceasefire leaves colossal task for US

While Donald Trump has no plan beyond halting the gunfire, Russia’s leader does. Peace at any price is no peace at all

UK PM to host virtual meeting of ‘coalition of the willing’ nations who have agreed to help enforce peace

Putin’s claim comes after US President Donald Trump urged him to avoid a ‘horrible massacre’ there.

As Trump tries to put pressure on the Russian president who is stalling on talk of a ceasefire, The Independent has been told about the areas where Kyiv does not want to negotiate

Foreign ministers from G7 nations have come together in a show of unity, reaching an agreement on a joint statement that reaffirms support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity while warning Russia to follow Kyiv’s lead in accepting a ceasefire – or risk facing further sanctions.

Some say incursion achieved many goals while others wonder if it cost Ukrainian lives for no tangible gain

Russian President Vladimir Putin has cautiously welcomed the United States' ceasefire proposal for Ukraine, but his insistence on addressing key Russian demands before halting hostilities casts doubt on the likelihood of a swift agreement. This as G7 foreign ministers meeting in Canada struggle to unify their stance on Washington’s evolving…

Russia on Friday said President Vladimir Putin had sent "additional" signals to counterpart Donald Trump about a Washington-proposed ceasefire in Ukraine, adding it was "cautiously optimistic" about the prospect of a deal.