The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

As the war enters its 995th day, these are the main developments.

Donald Trump has promised to settle the Ukraine war within 24 hours – and so many expect a difficult peace, a “dirty deal” according to Max Hastings, early next year. Russian forces are now on a roll, pushing along nearly 800 miles of front in Ukraine itself, and squeezing Ukraine…

German Chancellor Scholz engages in a significant conversation with Russian President Putin regarding Ukraine conflict and bilateral relations.

The president-elect has picked a team designed to ensure his domination, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Russian leader said he is open to talks, but intends to keep the territory Moscow seized in Ukraine.

Ukrainian president says talk between German and Russian leaders on war will reduce Putin’s isolation

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to engage in peace talks with Ukraine, in the first call between the leaders in almost two years.

The G20 Leaders’ Summit takes place on November 18 and 19, in Rio de Janeiro, with the presence of leaders of the member countries, plus the African Union and the European Union. The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, will not attend. Putin faces arrest if he travels abroad on a warrant…

At this point, Donald Trump believes he is invincible

South Korea could step back from aiding Kyiv, a proposal that was spurred by the North’s deployment to Russia.

The wife of a Russian poet jailed for seven years for reciting anti-war verses said she was afraid he could be killed in prison after he was sexually assaulted with a dumbbell during his arrest.