Putin, Vladimir V
- Russia Attacks Kyiv Ahead of Trump-Zelensky Meeting - The assault began at around 1:30 a.m. local time and was continuing into the morning.
- Some G.O.P. senators join Democrats in urging Trump to adopt hard line with Putin. - Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker
- Why Russia Is Likely to Reject the New US-Ukrainian Peace Plan - The first draft essentially called for Ukraine’s surrender. The revised version includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression.
- Here’s What Is in the 20-Point Peace Plan for Ukraine - The blueprint covers a broad range of issues, including territory, security guarantees and postwar reconstruction. But Russia has indicated little willingness to end the war.
- Putin’s Year-End News Conference Set for Friday - The annual news conference sets the Kremlin’s tone for the next year and highlights President Vladimir V. Putin’s grip over Russia.
- The Putin Confidant Who Pushed Back Against Russia’s War in Ukraine - Dmitri N. Kozak had worked with President Vladimir V. Putin for three decades before quitting in September. His associates described his break with the Russian leader.
- Zelensky Offers Compromise Before Latest Round of Peace Plan Talks - Ukraine’s president is meeting with U.S. negotiators on the latest plans to try end the war with Russia. He said he would give up hopes of joining NATO, at least for now, if he got strong security guarantees.
- Russia Bombs Ukraine Port of Odesa Amid Peace Talks - Much of Ukraine’s largest Black Sea port was without power, heat and water on Saturday after strikes from Russia, which has shown little appetite for a deal to end the war.
- Russia Sues Holder of Frozen Assets Europe Wants for Ukraine Loan - The lawsuit was a warning to European officials who are racing to agree to a plan to use Russian government assets in Europe to lend money to Ukraine.
- Ukraine Could Be ‘Ready for Elections,’ Zelensky Says - The Ukrainian president told reporters that a vote could be held in 60 to 90 days if the country received security protections from the United States.