The contested region is where Russia’s war in Ukraine began a decade ago. Scores of Ukrainian soldiers have died defending it. Would Ukraine give it up now?

While the Kremlin remains noncommittal about a peace summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia’s war machine continues to pursue its war aims with vigor.

Is Putin's regime nearing its end? Examining Russia's aggressive actions against NATO and the escalating conflict in Ukraine. Geopolitical analysis of a world in turmoil.

Trump continues to assure his allies that negotiations remain on track, the official said. However, according to another source, there is growing recognition that the talks — which Trump had publicly predicted would culminate in a trilateral summit within a week — are progressing slowly and “with difficulty.

Vladimir Putin has formally issued the demands to be met if Russia is to end its invasion of Ukraine, one week after meeting US president Donald Trump in Alaska. Following that summit, during which Putin