The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has lofty ambitions for a summit in Switzerland this weekend, but on the front line and in war-fatigued Kyiv, hopes for any major breakthrough are nearly nil.

More than 100 leaders at two-day conference to discuss Kyiv’s proposals to end war – but Russia and China absent

Kyiv dismissed proposal as ‘absurd’ and ‘an offer for Ukraine to admit defeat’

NATO on Friday agreed to play a bigger role in coordinating weapon deliveries to Ukraine, as part of a Western push to ensure support continues whatever the results of November's US elections.

Russian President Putin proposes a cease-fire in Ukraine, contingent on Kyiv's actions, amid ongoing conflict and international discussions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Moscow would only halt its offensive on Ukraine if Kyiv effectively surrenders by pulling its troops out of the east and south and dropping its bid for NATO membership.

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Friday to “immediately” order a ceasefire in Ukraine and begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO. Ukraine responded by calling Putin's proposal “manipulative” and “absurd”.

Russian president’s new ultimatum comes as foreign envoys meet in Switzerland to discuss western-led peace plan

NATO defense ministers have approved a plan to provide reliable long-term security aid and military training for Ukraine