New U.S.-backed negotiations are scheduled for early February as Ukraine endures extreme cold, power outages and uncertainty over a fragile pause in Russian strikes on energy infrastructure

The overnight attacks triggered renewed power and heating outages across large parts of the Ukrainian capital amid freezing temperatures, underscoring the gap between diplomatic efforts as talks continue in Abu Dhabi

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced a Ukrainian delegation is traveling to the U.S. to discuss security guarantees and a post-war recovery package, aiming to finalize agreements on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos next week

The Kremlin hailed Italy, France, and Germany’s apparent willingness to resume talks on Ukraine as a “significant shift,” while Britain remains skeptical. Moscow said such engagement aligns with its vision for the conflict’s evolution and ongoing peace efforts

Russia says it agrees with Donald Trump that Ukraine’s leader is delaying a peace deal, while also pressing Washington to respond to a proposal to extend the New START nuclear treaty, which is set to expire within weeks

Cyprus begins its six-month EU leadership with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy attending, signaling continued European backing for Kyiv amid Russia’s ongoing invasion

Speaking in Paris, the Greek prime minister stressed that American involvement is essential for Ukraine’s security and for Europe, while reaffirming Greece’s support for Kyiv without deploying troops inside the country

Turkey’s president says he will speak with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday about peace efforts between Ukraine and Russia and the war in Gaza, days after Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Moscow urges West to acknowledge battlefield realities as Zaporizhzhia offensive intensifies, while arms talks with the U.S. continue

Donald Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin following his call with Volodymyr Zelensky, discussing recent drone attacks and ongoing peace negotiations in Ukraine, with the White House describing the conversation as constructive

Russian FM Sergei Lavrov said Ukrainian forces attacked the Russian president’s state residence with no less than 91 long-range drones overnight on Monday

Leaders advance on security guarantees while territorial disputes in Donbas and the future of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant remain unresolved, with temporary ceasefire proposals rejected by both the U.S. and Russia

Zelenskiy is expected to discuss the fate of the contested Donbas region in eastern Ukraine, the future of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, and other topics during the meeting at Trump’s Florida residence

The Ukrainian leader says key drafts on a peace framework and security guarantees are nearly complete, as territorial disputes and pressure on Russia top the agenda ahead of a potential breakthrough before the New Year

Ukraine’s president calls for a leaders-level meeting with Donald Trump to address unresolved territorial disputes and finalize a 20-point peace framework with U.S. and European support

Kyiv uses aerial drones to attack a Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker off Libya, marking its first long-range maritime strike nearly 1,250 miles from Ukraine’s borders

Russian president claims Moscow has made compromises in talks and says the conflict could stop if Kyiv and Western nations provide security guarantees, while denying any intent to attack Europe

Putin outlines battlefield gains in 2025, while Ukraine and allies dispute Moscow’s commitment to peace as casualties mount on both sides