US first lady Melania Trump will host Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the White House on Thursday to deliver remarks on a ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky, which she helped broker to allow civilian evacuations.
The United States will bring together delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 to discuss ending Moscow's war against Ukraine, post-war security agreements, and de-escalation, according to US envoy Steve Witkoff.
Russian forces struck a humanitarian aid distribution center and shelter in the village of Komyshuvakha in southeastern Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, killing at least 24 people including two rescue workers. President Zelenskyy said the attack involved multiple strikes on the same location.
A Russian drone attack struck a crowded railway platform in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, killing at least 14 people and injuring others. The strike occurred as a localized ceasefire held in the occupied city of Oleshky.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held a 'frank and substantive' phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss efforts to end the war in Ukraine, breaking with longstanding Western European practice of shunning direct contact with Putin.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine has been waiting almost a month for the US defense secretary to sign off on critical missile supplies as Russia stepped up attacks. Zelenskyy later confirmed US warnings about ballistic strikes had been fully restored.
Ukraine's Defense Ministry announced Saturday that Starlink satellite service has been fully restored after more than a week of speed restrictions that disrupted military drone operations. Elon Musk confirmed SpaceX was behind the restrictions, citing terms of service violations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin told US envoy Steve Witkoff that Moscow is willing in principle to resume peace talks next month with Ukraine and the United States. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said he supports a ceasefire and trilateral negotiations.
President Trump said he thought someone other than Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should negotiate on Kyiv's behalf to end the war with Russia, escalating tensions after Trump waived sanctions on Russian diesel and other goods.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv received no advance warning from Western partners before Russian ballistic missile attacks on energy infrastructure, raising concerns about intelligence sharing as US-Ukraine tensions escalate.
President Trump publicly accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of prolonging the Russia-Ukraine war while defending his decision to waive sanctions on Russia, escalating tensions between the two leaders.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the US did not provide Russia with sanctions relief and warned Zelenskyy to be "careful" with "reckless" comments about US throttling Starlink speeds in Ukraine.
A large Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Ryazan region caused a fire at an oil refinery, marking the first Ukrainian attack on Russian energy infrastructure since President Trump announced an energy ceasefire. President Zelenskyy said Ukraine would resume strikes on Russian refineries.
Ukraine reported that SpaceX limited Starlink services without warning, disrupting drone operations and air defenses, while President Zelenskyy said Kyiv received no advance intelligence from Western partners about Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv that killed at least six people and cut power to 600,000.
Heavy overnight Russian strikes killed at least six people in Ukraine and cut power to large parts of Kyiv, with President Zelenskyy saying Ukraine received no advance warning from Western partners about the incoming ballistic missiles.
Russian forces struck the Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles on Tuesday, killing two people in a high-rise apartment and hitting a thermal power plant in the second attack in 24 hours without advance warning from Western allies, President Zelenskyy said.
Russian aerial bombs hit residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia, killing at least 15 people including three children, a day after President Trump announced a deal to buy Russian diesel. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy condemned the timing and accused the US of inaction.
South Korea announced it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine after President Zelenskyy publicly revealed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul, escalating a diplomatic dispute between the two countries.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on Sunday with CEOs from German defense companies to show support for President Zelenskyy amid escalating Russian attacks, including strikes on major bridges and infrastructure.
Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies have officially named Andriy Yermak, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's former chief of staff and right-hand man, as a suspect in a major graft and money-laundering investigation. The case represents the closest corruption allegations have come to Zelenskyy himself after years of accusations against associates.
Hungary returned previously seized Ukrainian funds and gold reserves, with President Zelenskyy calling it 'an important step in relations with Hungary.' The move signals a thaw in relations following Peter Magyar's election victory over Viktor Orban.
Russia declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine for May 8-9 during Victory Day commemorations, while threatening massive missile strikes if violated. Ukraine's Zelensky accused Putin of 'utter cynicism' after Russia hit energy plants following ceasefire claims.
