The Latest Breaking News from Donetsk

Discussions to refine the 28-point peace plan were held in Florida on Sunday

Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated that US proposals to end the war in Ukraine offer a starting point for serious discussions. Putin demanded that Ukrainian forces withdraw from territories they occupy, including Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhia regions, or face military action. He also reiterated Russia's demand that Ukraine…

Oleksandra Matviichuk warns any amnesty could encourage authoritarian leaders to attack their neighbours

Republicans and Democrats warn Witkoff ‘cannot be trusted’ after reportedly advising officials on peace plan

US envoy also offered tactical guidance on how Putin should raise the subject with Trump, audio recording suggests

Following criticism, the president accused Ukraine of ingratitude but also added the plan was ‘not my final offer’. Which parts of it will survive?, says Rajan Menon of the City College of New York

US and Ukraine delegations stated that they have achieved “meaningful progress toward aligning positions and identifying clear next steps” for a deal to put an end to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. What has changed compared to the initial plan, and would Moscow agree to the new proposal?

“Ukraine may now face a very difficult choice: either loss of dignity, or the risk of losing a key partner,” Ukrainian president said on Friday, as Kyiv is “under tremendous pressure” over the latest draft proposal by the US and Russia, which mainly includes concessions from Ukraine and not Russia.

Russia is taking advantage of bad weather to advance in small groups, moving on foot or motorcycles

After more than a year of an all-in Russian offensive, the battle for Pokrovsk has intensified over the past few days, with Moscow troops reportedly infiltrating and trying to encircle what remains of the city after the fiercest fighting in recent times.

Russian President Vladimir Putin claims his forces are on the cusp of winning