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Henry Kissinger: Ukraine Should Give Up Territory to Russia to Reach Peace
The former U.S. Secretary of State said to continue the war means risking destroying Europe's stability in the long term.
Putin Under Pressure to Fold Ukrainian Territory Into Russia
The Russian-appointed leader of Ukraine's occupied Kherson region and a Crimean official say they believe Russia will incorporate parts of southern Ukraine.
Putin's Daughter Reveals Her Views on Ukraine War in Leaked Messages—Report
Maria Vorontsova allegedly took part in discussions on Telegram, according to an unconfirmed report by Dmitry Kolezev, editor-in-chief of the website Republic.
Putin 'Humiliating Himself' in Ukraine and Must Be Defeated: U.K. Official
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss urged fellow Western leaders to "go further and faster" in support of Ukraine.
Putin's Rasputin Urges Russia to Arm Cuba in Echo of Kennedy Missile Crisis
Aleksandr Dugin is believed to have Vladimir Putin's ear and has called for Moscow to arm its allies in Latin America and beyond.
Ukraine Diplomat Warns Nuclear Weapons in Crimea Are 'One Step Away'
Vadym Prystaiko, Ukraine's ambassador to the U.K., said Russia's invasion had "shattered" security in the Black Sea.
Video Shows Aftermath of Missile Strike on Apartment Block in Odesa
An adviser to the Ukrainian Ministry of the Interior said several residential buildings had been hit in the attack.
Zelensky Proposes Putin Swap Viktor Medvedchuk With Ukrainian POWs
Volodymyr Zelensky first announced the news of the arrest of Viktor Medvedchuk, who is seen as Putin's closest ally in Ukraine, in a Telegram post on Tuesday.
Ukraine's Zelensky Reveals His Red Line for Russia, Putin Peace Talks
Zelensky said that Russia also really wants to take parts of southern Ukraine, including the beseiged port city of Mariupol.
Volodymyr Zelensky Outlines Ukraine Victory Against Russian Invasion
Zelensky spoke with CBS correspondent Scott Pelley, who traveled to Kyiv to meet face-to-face with the leader.
Who Are the Wagner Group? Putin's Private Army Fighting In Ukraine
The elite unit—which is also known as Liga—was formed in 2014, during the war in Donbas in Eastern Ukraine and Russia's annexation of Crimea.
Russia Says Not Ready for Putin-Zelensky Talks Despite Negotiator's Claim
A Ukrainian official claimed Saturday that the two leaders will likely meet soon in Turkey.
Zelensky on 'Political Tightrope' Over Russia Compromises on Donbas, Crimea
The same national fervor that's helped Ukraine mount a fierce resistance against Russia could complicate Zelensky's ability to compromise with Russia.
Russia Claims Dispute Over Crimea, Donbas Has Been 'Settled' With Ukraine
The claims from Russia were quickly discounted by Ukrainian officials who said the issues will be settled when Ukraine regains sovereignty over the regions.
Ukraine and Russia Closer to Ending War with Understanding in Four Areas
There is still no agreement on Crimea and Donbas, two eastern areas of Ukraine that Russia sees as its own territory.
Turkish President Erdogan Says West Could Have Stopped Putin at Crimea
"The international community has not shown the necessary sensitivity and has not provided the necessary support to address this injustice," Erdogan said.
U.S. Charges Russian Oligarch's TV Producer with Violating Sanctions
The FBI says this action "should serve as an example to all that we will use all the resources at our disposal to aggressively enforce our nation's sanctions."
Huge Russian Armada Spotted as Ukraine Braces for Amphibious Assault
Videos showing Russian fleet in the Black Sea have been viewed over 800,000 times on social media.
Nuclear Power Plants in Ukraine Are Going Down, Here Is What We Know
Ukraine's 15 operating nuclear power plants provide half of the nation's electricity. As of Wednesday, six have stopped providing power to its electricity grid.
Russian Military Base Blown Up as Ukraine Fights Back
Video shows a huge explosion at an air base in Millerovo, Rostov from what appears to be a Ukrainian missile strike.
Ukraine Condemns U.S. Decision to Begin Evacuating People From Country
Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the U.S. decision "premature and a manifestation of excessive caution."
China, Russia and Iran Team Up for Joint Naval Exercises
Russia's Defense Ministry said vessels from its Pacific fleet had arrived in the Persian Gulf for exercises that were first announced in 2021.
Russia Warns U.S. It Will 'Eliminate Unacceptable Threats'
Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov told RIA Novosti that the West must stop its "aggressive line."
Russia Circled by 'Instability,' Diplomat Says As Moscow Ramps up War Talk
Russian officials and allies are framing Moscow's deployment of troops to the Ukraine border as a necessary defensive measure.
Russia Tells Ukraine Not to Settle Conflict With Force or 'Be Suppressed'
A high-ranking Russian military official warned the Ukrainian government against using force to stop the Russian-backed separatists in the Donbas region.
Biden Says Placing Troops in Ukraine if Russia Invades 'Not on the Table'
The president said if Putin decides to invade he will be hit with "economic consequences like none he's ever seen."
Biden Will Do to Russia What the U.S. Didn't in 2014, Sullivan Says
Biden warned Putin Tuesday there would be "strong economic measures" taken if Russia decides to invade Ukraine.
Why Russia Might Invade Ukraine
Policy analysts and think tanks have said Moscow is intent on regaining imperial control of Kyiv.
Russia Tells U.S. to Look in 'Mirror' Before Accusing Kremlin of Aggression
Russian foreign affair's spokeswoman Maria Zakharova referred to NATO campaigns in Iraq, Libya and Syria and Yugoslavia.
U.S. Has 'Deep Concern' Over Bulgaria Supporting Russia Annexing Crimea
The Crimean Peninsula is considered to be part of Ukraine by many countries around the world, but Russia continues to call it part of its own country.