As Ukraine and Russia prepare for peace talks scheduled for June 2 in Istanbul, few observers expect a breakthrough. While the U.S. and Ukraine have pushed for an unconditional ceasefire, the Kremlin has rejected it.

The US representative to the United Nations told the UN Security Council on May 29 that the deal now on offer to end the war in Ukraine is the best possible outcome for Russia and President Vladimir Putin should take it.

Moscow’s dual campaign of intensified frontline attacks and bombardment of Ukrainian cities has further reduced the prospects for an end to the fighting.

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Ukraine has received 16 Deep Tracker Revolution drones designed to aid in clearing mines from water bodies. It is estimated that about 53,282 square miles of Ukrainian territory is potentially contaminated with mines and unexploded ordnance,

French President Emmanuel Macron made the remarks as the U.S. is considering withdrawing troops from Europe to shift them to the Indo-Pacific.

By making harsh, uncompromising demands in peace talks with Ukraine while continuing to pummel it with waves of missiles and drones, Russian President Vladimir Putin is sending a clear message: He wil

Ukraine suffered another bombardment of aerial attacks from Russia Friday night into Saturday morning as successful talks toward a peace deal to end the war appear far from happening. There were 114 aerial attacks on Ukraine via drones and missiles overnight,