Russian President Vladimir Putin is stalling over a ceasefire. Meanwhile, Trump has changed his mind about sending weapons to Ukraine.

Ukrainian drones hit Russia's Sochi resort while Russian forces bombarded Odessa's residential areas and historic Pryvoz market, hours after ceasefire talks collapsed.

Ukraine, Russia hold third round of peace talks in Istanbul * Ukrainian drones reportedly target key logistics hub in southwestern Russia * Russia suffered 80,000 casualties during Kursk incursion, Ukraine's military chief says * 'He sees Trump as emotional and susceptible to influence' — Putin not worried about 50-day ceasefire deadline,

The two sides agreed to have a prisoner exchange of 1,200 people, National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov said.

A third round of direct talks in Turkey ended without progress toward ending the war.

The proposal was described as “permanently open” and could be implemented at any time, should Putin agree. ・According to Umerov, the meetings in Istanbul began at 6 p.m. and ended around 9:30 p.m. ・On the humanitarian track,

North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his forces to prepare "for real war" as the rogue nation continues to support Russia's assault on Ukraine.

Putin’s refusal to compromise on Ukraine, analysts say, is a colossal error costing Russia regional influence, lucrative energy markets and its place in the world.

In threatening Ukraine, Vladimir Putin is trying to protect Russia's sphere of influence while bolstering his own standing at home and abroad. Hotspots ranked Start the day smarter ☀️ Funniest ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin attended the commissioning of a new nuclear-powered submarine on Thursday, a visit that showcased the country’s nuclear might amid the fighting in Ukraine.