While some Europeans still object to the American insistence that Washington should be an even-handed mediator, rather than an ally of Ukraine, there is also a sense that Europe and the Trump administration can play complementary roles in attempting to end the war.

The U.S.-led push to end Russia’s nearly 4-year-old war in Ukraine gained momentum late last year and is moving ahead in 2026, with leaders, diplomats and envoys traveling to a flurry of meetings to discuss a potential deal.

Kyiv is freezing in the dark as Russian strikes leave Ukraine's capital powerless

Russia's "massive" military losses in Ukraine are unsustainable, NATO Secretary General warns, as conflict set to enter fourth year with no clear end in sight.

The Ukrainian authorities say the repeated attacks on energy infrastructure are an attempt to force the country into submission.