Kyiv is trying to hammer out concessions from Moscow and iron-clad security guarantees from its allies to end the war as Russia appears to dig in on territorial claims.

Ukraine’s diplomat welcomed the return of prisoners, noting that “many of those freed endured captivity and mistreatment since 2022.”

U.S., Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are back around a table for a second round of technical talks, but in Kyiv, Russian bombs bring suffering and skepticism.

As casualties in Ukraine continue to mount, the Kremlin is seeking new sources of manpower while trying to avoid the political shock of full mobilization. Just days before the New Year, Russian leader Vladimir Putin signed laws expanding military conscription.

As losses mount, the pace of Russia's advance has at times been slower than the Battle of the Somme during World War I, a report says.

It’s unclear what effect the change will have on Russia’s ability to wage war, but Russian military bloggers said troops were experiencing internet outages that hampered frontline communications.

President Trump said he spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday to discuss a range of issues, including the war between Ukraine and Russia.

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.

BEIJING/MOSCOW, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed their ties during a video call on Wednesday held in the run-up to the fourth anniversary of Moscow's war in Ukraine.

A new CSIS report warns Russia-Ukraine war casualties could reach 2 million by spring 2026, with Russia reportedly suffering 1.2 million casualties so far.