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May 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Russia is responsible for downing MH17, global aviation agency's council finds
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization has found Russia responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Ukraine with the loss of 298 lives more than a decade ago
May 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
May 13, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Ukraine-Russia peace talks 'chess' match pits Zelenskyy against Putin
President Vladimir Putin appears to be facing a dilemma as Russian and Ukrainian representatives prepare for direct peace talks in Istanbul, Turkey, on Thursday.
May 13, 2025 at 12:24 PM
May 12, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy echoed calls for a ceasefire from Europe and the United States, saying Ukraine will attend negotiations proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin later this week.
May 12, 2025 at 10:41 AM
May 12, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Poland orders closure of Russian consulate in Krakow, citing arson attack
Poland orders closure of Russian consulate in Krakow, citing arson attack blamed on Moscow
May 12, 2025 at 8:16 AM
May 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Russia celebrates WWII victory while ceasefire in Ukraine remains uncertain
On “This Week,” ABC News’ Chief Global Affairs Correspondent and co-anchor Martha Raddatz reports from Russia on the Moscow Victory Parade.
May 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
May 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Trump predicts 'big week' in Russia-Ukraine peace talks
President Donald Trump suggested imminent progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in a post to Truth Social early on Sunday.
May 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM
May 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Kremlin spokesman: Putin considers Trump ‘a wise man, a brave man’
In an interview with ABC News, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said Vladimir Putin needed to see "certain dynamics" before agreeing to an extended ceasefire.
May 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
May 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Ukrainian ambassador supports talks with Russia but ceasefire needed
Ukraine’s ambassador to the US chalked up Putin’s dismissal of latest call for a 30-day ceasefire to more of the same from the Russian president.
May 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
May 10, 2025 at 7:27 AM
European leaders arrive in Kyiv amid push for 30-day ceasefire
The leaders of four European countries have arrived in Kyiv as calls intensify for Russia to agree to a monthlong ceasefire in the war
May 10, 2025 at 7:27 AM
May 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Inside Russia as Moscow celebrates World War II Victory Day
President Vladimir Putin put Russian pride on full display with a massive victory day parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, with China’s President Xi also in attendance.
May 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
May 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Russia’s Victory Day parade marks 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany
Russia has celebrated the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, with President Vladimir Putin presiding over a massive parade of tanks, missiles and troops through Red Square
May 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
May 8, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Putin's 3-day ceasefire goes into effect ahead of Victory Day celebrations
There was no negotiation process with Ukraine, with the Kremlin only saying that Kyiv "should follow" its lead.
May 8, 2025 at 1:56 PM
May 8, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Russia attacks Ukraine on 1st day of ceasefire
Ukraine is accusing Russia of launching deadly airstrikes on the first day of a three-day ceasefire. ABC News’ Ian Pannell reports.
May 8, 2025 at 1:49 PM
May 7, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Biden calls Trump's pressure on Ukraine 'modern-day appeasement' in interview
Former President Joe Biden has said in his first interview since leaving the White House that President Donald Trump's pressure on Ukraine to give up territory to Russia amounts to “modern-day appeasement.”
May 7, 2025 at 9:58 AM
May 7, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Slovakia rejects EU plan to halt Russian natural gas imports by the end of 2027
Slovakia’s populist leader has rejected a European Union plan to halt imports of Russian natural gas by the end of 2027 to deprive President Vladimir Putin of revenue that helps fuel the war in Ukraine
May 7, 2025 at 9:50 AM
May 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Ukraine drones attack Moscow during Russia’s Victory Day planning
Celebrations will be held all over Russia, with a military parade through Moscow overseen by President Vladimir Putin.
May 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
May 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Ukraine drones target Moscow after Putin's Victory Day ceasefire offer
Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow for the second consecutive night on Monday, as the Russian capital prepared for Victory Day celebrations.
May 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
May 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Russia says Putin will travel to China in August
The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China at the end of August and beginning of September
May 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
May 5, 2025 at 9:19 PM
American ballerina released by Russia meets with President Trump at White House
President Trump on Monday met with Ksenia Karelina, a freed U.S.-Russian dual citizen who was imprisoned in Russia, at the White House.
May 5, 2025 at 9:19 PM
May 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Russian drone attack injures nearly 50 people in Kharkiv
An estimated 50 people were hurt, including an 11-year-old child, when Russia attacked the city of Kharkiv with drones late Friday, officials said.
May 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
May 3, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Russian drone attack wounds at least 47 in Ukraine’s second city, Kharkiv
Russia launched a major drone assault on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, wounding 47
May 3, 2025 at 7:53 AM
May 1, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Ukraine, Russia react to controversial US minerals sharing deal
The U.S. and Ukrainian governments touted the signing of a controversial minerals sharing deal as a launchpad for expansive bilateral economic cooperation.
May 1, 2025 at 4:51 PM
May 1, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Attack in Russian-held Ukraine kills 7, say Moscow-backed officials
Moscow-appointed officials in Ukraine's Kherson region say a Ukrainian drone attack killed seven and wounded more than 20 people
May 1, 2025 at 10:13 AM
April 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Russia-Ukraine war cannot end until 'nuances' addressed, Kremlin says
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned Wednesday that "a whole series of nuances" needs to be addressed before Russia will agree to any U.S.-brokered peace deal.
April 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
April 30, 2025 at 7:14 AM
About 4,700 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded fighting for Russia
South Korea's spy agency says an estimated 4,700 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded while fighting alongside Russia against Ukrainian forces
April 30, 2025 at 7:14 AM
April 30, 2025 at 7:11 AM
France accuses Russia-linked hackers of targeting the Paris Olympics
The French government has accused a hacking group linked to Russian military intelligence of targeting the Paris Olympics and French government agencies and companies
April 30, 2025 at 7:11 AM
April 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Russia outlines Ukraine peace demands as drone attacks continue
U.S. and Russian officials continued Ukraine peace discussions Monday as the Kremlin announced a three-day ceasefire during May's Victory Day celebrations.
April 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
April 29, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Ukraine says Russia hits civilians again as Kyiv derides Putin's 3-day truce offer
Officials say Russia has struck civilian areas of Ukraine with drones in another nighttime attack, killing a 12-year-old girl
April 29, 2025 at 12:33 PM
April 28, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Zelenskyy responds after Putin announces temporary ceasefire for Victory Day
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire to come into effect during the 80th anniversary commemoration of V Day.
April 28, 2025 at 8:36 PM
April 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Putin declares temporary truce during Victory Day anniversary celebrations
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire to come into effect during the 80th anniversary commemoration of V Day.
April 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
April 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Putin declares 3-day ceasefire during Victory Day anniversary celebrations
Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Douglas Lute, who also served as an ambassador to NATO, discusses the ceasefire, which will last from May 8 to 10, the Kremlin said.
April 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
April 28, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Ukraine denies Putin claim that Russian forces regained Kursk
Ukraine seized parts of the Russian territory last year.
April 28, 2025 at 12:55 PM
April 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
North Korea confirms 'heroic' troops fought Ukraine in Russia's Kursk region
North Korean authorities confirmed for the first time that the country's forces fought against Ukrainian troops in Russia's Kursk region.
April 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
April 27, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Russia launches drone barrage into Ukraine after Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Ukraine reported 149 Russian drones launched into the country overnight into the early hours of Sunday.
April 27, 2025 at 10:50 AM
April 25, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Trump envoy and Putin meet on potential peace talks
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff held a meeting Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin on bringing Ukrainian officials into direct discussions on a peace deal.
April 25, 2025 at 11:12 PM
April 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Ukraine ‘unlikely’ to accept Russian control of Crimea: Former ambassador
Former ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor says “it’s good that President Putin is now at the table” for peace talks.
April 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
April 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Trump ‘frustrated’ with Putin: Time correspondent
Time magazine senior political correspondent Eric Cortellessa discusses his exclusive interview with President Donald Trump.
April 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
April 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Trump blames Ukraine for initiating war with Russia
ABC News’ Karen Travers reports on President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging interview with Time magazine.
April 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
April 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Trump insists Ukraine peace talks making progress despite Russian strikes: ANALYSIS
While rebuking Putin, he said he "has no allegiance" to either Moscow or Kyiv.
April 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
April 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Car bomb kills senior Russian general in Moscow: Officials
Lt. General Yaroslav Moskalik, the deputy head of Main Operations Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, was killed in the explosion, Russian officials said.
April 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
April 25, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Trump after Russia's deadliest strike on Ukraine in nearly a year: 'Vladimir, STOP!'
Ukrainians are reeling after Russia's largest attack on the country in nearly a year left at least 12 dead and more than 100 wounded.
April 25, 2025 at 7:27 AM
April 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
'You have no idea what pressure we're putting on Russia,' Trump says
President Donald Trump claimed that he was putting a lot of pressure on Russia and that he was not happy with Putin.
April 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
April 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Russian strike on Kyiv is ‘very bad timing,’ Trump says
ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge and Shannon Kingston report on the White House’s reaction to the overnight strike that killed at least 12 people and injured dozens more.
April 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
April 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Trump blasts Zelenskyy as tensions escalate, peace talks falter
President Donald Trump is demanding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accept a U.S.-proposed peace deal that heavily favors Russia, forcing Ukraine to surrender Russian-seized territory.
April 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
April 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
'Vladimir, STOP!' Trump says after deadliest Russian strike on Kyiv in months
ABC News contributor Mick Mulroy discusses what the overnight Russian attack could mean for a ceasefire deal.
April 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
April 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
JD Vance warns US might 'walk away' from Russia-Ukraine deal
The vice president spoke to reporters as he prepared to depart from a trip to India after touring the Taj Mahal with his family and a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
April 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
April 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Russia creating 'general impression' of a ceasefire, but attacks continue: Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy added a reminder about Ukraine's proposal to implement and extend the ceasefire for 30 days after Sunday night remains on the table.
April 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
April 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Putin declares 'Easter truce' in the war in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed skepticism, calling the 30-hour truce "yet another attempt by Putin to play with human lives."
April 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
April 20, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Putin declares Easter ceasefire
Russian President Vladmir Putin declared an Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, but also warned that they would respond to Ukrainian attacks.
April 20, 2025 at 12:31 AM
April 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Putin declares temporary 'Easter truce' in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called the proposal "yet another attempt by Putin to play with human lives."
April 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM