The Latest Breaking News from NATO

Trump says the countries are ‘very close’ to a peace deal as Russian strikes target Zaporizhzhia

Despite recent efforts and White House optimism, recent negotiations have failed to secure a breakthrough on key issues

COMMENT: Making Ukraine a member of Nato would send the powerful message to Putin that the West, like the Kremlin, can act with confidence on the world stage, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The United States has set a Thursday deadline for Ukraine to accept its controversial 28-point peace plan, placing Kyiv’s embattled government under acute pressure. US President Donald Trump has described the proposal as “a starting point”, but both the substance and the process have provoked concern in Ukraine, Russia, and…

Moscow says European counterproposal ‘does not work for us’ in sign that both sides remain far apart

Following criticism, the president accused Ukraine of ingratitude but also added the plan was ‘not my final offer’. Which parts of it will survive?, says Rajan Menon of the City College of New York

Some of Russia’s maximalist demands have been removed from original 28-point proposal, it is understood

European officials have expressed cautious optimism after discussions on U.S. peace proposals for Ukraine

Europeans insist that any decisions related to economic sanctions against Russia, the immobilised Russian assets and Ukraine's EU accession must be taken with full consent in any peace plan to end the war.