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world12 hours ago

G7 Reaffirms Ukraine Support, Pushes Peace Talks and Energy Resilience

On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion, the G7 leaders reaffirm unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and back a peace process with Russia, including security guarantees via the Coalition of the Willing and continued humanitarian and financial aid. They highlight substantial energy assistance, with more than 2,500 generators and other equipment sent to Kyiv since January and over €500 million pledged to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, to bolster the energy system ahead of winter. They also commit to nuclear safety work with the EBRD, including rehabilitation of the Chornobyl containment arch, and support the return of Ukrainian children and ongoing humanitarian aid.

Four Years In, Ukraine War Stalemate Persists as Drones Reshape Warfare
world3 days ago

Four Years In, Ukraine War Stalemate Persists as Drones Reshape Warfare

Four years into Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, the conflict remains a grinding stalemate: front lines barely move, casualties are high on both sides, and drones have become decisive on the battlefield. Kyiv seeks a ceasefire with security guarantees and Donetsk region pulls back, while Moscow presses for broader influence, all within an uneasy U.S.-led mediation that has yet to yield a settlement. Russia’s energy-targeting bombardments and Ukraine’s long‑range drone strikes underscore a costly war of attrition that shows no quick path to peace amid economic strain and shifting international dynamics.

Geneva peace talks drag on as Putin’s historian envoy leads Moscow's push
world6 days ago

Geneva peace talks drag on as Putin’s historian envoy leads Moscow's push

Both sides described the latest U.S.-led peace talks in Geneva as 'difficult,' with Vladimir Medinsky—Putin’s historian-turned-negotiator—leading Moscow after earlier rounds were headed by Kostyukov. Kyiv accuses Russia of stalling, while Moscow presses hard-line demands over Donbas; nonetheless, some progress was noted on issues including the role of the United States in monitoring any future ceasefire as talks continue, and the two sides plan to meet again.

Geneva talks stall as Zelenskyy accuses Moscow of dragging out a deal
world7 days ago

Geneva talks stall as Zelenskyy accuses Moscow of dragging out a deal

U.S.-brokered peace talks in Geneva ended after about two hours with uneven progress; Zelenskyy accused Moscow of dragging its feet while Kyiv insists on sovereignty and borders. The main hurdle remains Donbas territory, with Russia seeking control and Ukraine resisting. Officials signaled more talks soon, urged European participation and security guarantees, and a prisoner swap could be a tangible outcome if negotiations continue.

Ukraine strikes Black Sea port as peace talks loom
world9 days ago

Ukraine strikes Black Sea port as peace talks loom

Ukrainian drones hit the Russian Black Sea port of Taman, injuring two and damaging oil facilities ahead of Geneva talks, while debris from Russian drones damaged infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa region. Kyiv says the strikes aim to cut Moscow’s oil revenue as negotiations with Russia continue, with Western officials stressing the need for credible security guarantees in any peace deal.

Zelensky warns appeasement won't end war at Munich Security Conference
world11 days ago

Zelensky warns appeasement won't end war at Munich Security Conference

At the Munich Security Conference, President Zelensky said territorial concessions would not bring peace and warned that appeasing Russia by sacrificing Ukrainian land would be an illusion, drawing a parallel to the 1938 Munich Agreement. He urged deeper European involvement in negotiations, noted the US’s 15-year security guarantee while Kyiv seeks 20+ years, and stressed Ukraine’s willingness to pursue a ceasefire and reforms only if a lasting security arrangement is achieved.

Vance’s Armenia Visit Signals Fresh U.S. Diplomacy in the Caucasus
world16 days ago

Vance’s Armenia Visit Signals Fresh U.S. Diplomacy in the Caucasus

Vice President JD Vance becomes the first sitting U.S. VP to visit Armenia, meeting with Prime Minister Pashinyan to push forward a U.S.-brokered peace process with Azerbaijan, sign agreements on a civil nuclear energy deal, and discuss potential U.S. exports of advanced chips and surveillance drones plus infrastructure investment, as talks also contemplate a transit corridor through Armenian territory known as the Trump Route.

US sets June deadline for Ukraine-Russia peace talks amid energy attack surge
world17 days ago

US sets June deadline for Ukraine-Russia peace talks amid energy attack surge

President Zelensky says Washington has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a peace agreement, with U.S. pressure likely if no deal emerges as talks may move to a trilateral format in the near term. Meanwhile Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid have forced nuclear plants to cut output and prolonged outages, complicating diplomacy as Kyiv reiterates its Donbas positions and skepticism toward proposals like a Donbas-free economic zone.

US aims for June end to Ukraine war, Zelensky says talks could be in US
world18 days ago

US aims for June end to Ukraine war, Zelensky says talks could be in US

Zelensky says the US wants the Russia-Ukraine war ended by June and has invited Ukraine and Russia to talks in the United States (likely Miami) next week; Washington and Moscow have not commented, while Russia continues strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, causing blackouts as a second US-brokered peace round in Abu Dhabi ends without a breakthrough and a trilateral leaders’ meeting is being considered.

Abu Dhabi talks yield prisoner swap but no breakthrough in Ukraine-Russia peace efforts
world20 days ago

Abu Dhabi talks yield prisoner swap but no breakthrough in Ukraine-Russia peace efforts

US-led talks in Abu Dhabi produced a concrete step—a reciprocal 157-prisoner exchange—but failed to deliver a breakthrough toward ending the war, with Kyiv and Moscow signaling cautious progress yet clear divergence over terms as senior delegations continue discussions amid ongoing fighting and attacks on energy infrastructure.

Abu Dhabi peace talks press on as POW exchange looms amid Russian strikes
politics21 days ago

Abu Dhabi peace talks press on as POW exchange looms amid Russian strikes

Trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi between Ukraine, Russia and the United States wrapped their second round with plans for a follow-up on Feb. 5 and an agreed prisoner-of-war exchange; Zelensky said Ukraine will adjust its negotiating stance in response to renewed Russian strikes that hit Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, underscoring the fragility of the peace process.

Peace talks near as Zelenskiy reports Russia mostly honors energy ceasefire
world21 days ago

Peace talks near as Zelenskiy reports Russia mostly honors energy ceasefire

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy says Russia has largely observed a ceasefire on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ahead of the next trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi; there have been no targeted strikes in the last 24 hours, though shelling near the front line continues. Kyiv says the pause helps negotiations and underlines US-backed efforts to reach a dignified, lasting peace.

Civilian toll climbs as Russia escalates drone strikes amid diplomatic wrangling
world24 days ago

Civilian toll climbs as Russia escalates drone strikes amid diplomatic wrangling

On Feb 1, Russian drones struck a Zaporizhzhia maternity hospital and a DTEK bus carrying miners in Dnipropetrovsk, causing multiple civilian casualties, while ISW notes Moscow remains focused on demoralizing Ukraine through civilian strikes. Diplomacy continues with planned trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi (Feb 4–5) as Kyiv and its partners urge negotiations, and Russian officials seek concessions on Donetsk/Luhansk and a frozen or demilitarized frontline; ISW warns ceding Donetsk would be a strategic mistake. SpaceX has restricted Starlink terminals in Ukraine to curb Russian drone use, and Russia is expanding military infrastructure near the Finnish border. Belarusian balloon incursions into Polish and Lithuanian airspace persist as part of a broader Phase Zero, with unidentified drones over German military sites also reported. On the battlefield, Ukrainian forces have made limited gains near Slovyansk and continue to contest multiple fronts (Sumy, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia) with no decisive breakthrough; ISW emphasizes the war remains costly and stalemated, while reaffirming that Western reporting on war crimes will be addressed but not detailed in these operational updates.