The Latest Breaking News from Russia

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

A flurry of diplomatic activity between US, Ukrainian and Russian officials has been taking place in the past fortnight

Zelensky said compromises should ‘strengthen not weaken’ Ukraine

In a Truth Social rant, US President Donald Trump criticised Ukraine for not being grateful to his administration following the controversial peace plan to end the war.

US and Ukraine delegations stated that they have achieved “meaningful progress toward aligning positions and identifying clear next steps” for a deal to put an end to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. What has changed compared to the initial plan, and would Moscow agree to the new proposal?

The refreshed draft reflects more of Ukraine's core security demands, though the full contents have not been disclosed.

European and African leaders are meeting in Angola for a summit focused on trade and renewing the relationship between African and European countries that have been tested by growing influence of Russia, China and the United States.

President Donald Trump tapped his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, to join U.S. peace talks with Ukrainian officials in Geneva, widening a high-profile delegation as the White House races to broker an end to Russia's war.

Helen McEntee said further work was still needed to end the conflict with Russia.