UKRAINE LOSING FAITH: If there was one moment last week that crystallized the fear in Ukraine that the Trump administration is not working in Ukraine’s best interest it was a statement at last week’s Cabinet meeting in which special envoy Steve Witkoff said “lots of good things” were in the negotiations in Abu Dhabi and

Zelenskyy says Ukraine will "take corresponding steps" as Trump says Putin agreed to stop bombing Ukrainian cities for a week.

President Trump personally implored Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to halt missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities for a week, as civilians face deadly cold and widespread blackouts caused by Russia’s relentless attacks on energy infrastructure.

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.

A day before Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. teams meet to talk peace, Putin's forces pounded Ukraine's energy infrastructure with dozens of drones and missiles.

President Donald Trump runs hot and cold in his relationship with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin — often at the same time