Ukraine's president told reporters in Kyiv he wanted to "have an understanding" of the protections his allies are willing to offer within seven to 10 days.

Moscow continues to throw cold water on the prospect of Putin-Zelenskyy meeting, and is insisting Russia have a role in security guarantees for Ukraine.

President Donald Trump is willing to “crush” Russia's economy with sanctions if Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Russia's top military and political officials joined Putin in the closed city of Sarov, which houses the Russian Federal Nuclear Center, on Aug. 22.

The European Union's foreign policy chief says the possibility of Ukraine ceding land to Russia as part of a peace deal to end their three-year war is "a trap" set by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

US special envoy Steve Witkoff delivered a Russian medal to the grieving family of an American who was killed fighting for Russia in 2024, a senior administration official told CNN.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and United Nations General Secretary Antonio Guterres will be among the 30 heads of government or international organisations attending the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Summit,