Kyiv, which recently endured severe power shortages, is forecast to enter a brutally cold stretch of winter weather.

Russia has been pounding Ukraine's critical infrastructure, hoping to wear down public resistance to the war while leaving many around the country having to endure the dead of winter without heat.

Abu Dhabi hosts trilateral meeting with the U.S., Ukraine and Russia in a possible sign that the nearly four-year war could be coming to an end.

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

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.

Ukrainian, US and Russian negotiators held talks in the UAE in the first known meeting to be attended by all three countries since the war began.

More war is most likely, but mounting strains this year could weaken Kyiv’s or Moscow’s hand.

Ukrainian president and German chancellor praise US efforts after Trump claims Putin agreed to pause, as six killed in latest Russian strikes. What we know on day 1,437