Why the world can’t afford to blink The report recalls that during his presidential campaign, Trump made stopping the war a central rallying cry, invoking his relationships with both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin — ties he claimed were established during his first

The Russian dictator is reportedly in a state of panic and is scrambling for defence after Ukraine carried out major strikes on a key military base 220 miles from the Kremlin

Ukrainian forces are bracing for another major frontline assault from Russia after learning of a large build-up of pre-battle troops in the north east.

Statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin about creating a buffer zone are evidence of the Russian Federation's aggression, said Heorhii Tykhyi, spokesperson for Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

So much for Donald Trump’s “force of personality” forcing Russian President Vladimir Putin to prove he wants to end the war in Ukraine.

Kyiv reacts to Vladimir Putin’s decision to create a "buffer zone" on the border with Ukraine. "Putin has been and remains the only reason the killing continues", stated Andriy Sybiha, the head of Ukrainian diplomacy.

The White House disputes the officials’ account, saying Trump believes Russia is winning in Ukraine but still wants peace.

The announcement was made ahead of an expected prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia on Friday – an outcome of last week’s face-to-face talks in Turkey, the first time the two countries have held direct talks at any level in three years.