For Ukraine, history is a battlefield. Parallels are imprecise, but the current moment resonates with three key chapters in 20th century diplomatic history.

Children that Ukraine says were taken by Russia are at the heart of peace talks thanks to a monthslong effort by Western officials and evangelical Christian groups.

The president, who had said a deal to end the war could be reached soon, expressed frustration over lack of progress and signaled he would pause his efforts.

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The White House is pressuring Ukraine to give up land as part of peace negotiations with Russia. What does that mean for Ukrainians in occupied areas?

Many of the drones aren’t particularly fast or high-tech, but they are cheap enough for the Kremlin to launch more than 700 in one night, in an effort to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses. Here’s what we know.

A special event was held in Bristol earlier to celebrate Ukrainian spirit ahead of the country's independence day on Sunday. The celebration began with a flag raising ceremony on College Green, followed by a concert in Bristol Cathedral.

A July 20 memo ordered U.S. intelligence agencies not to share information about Russia-Ukraine talks with Five Eyes partners U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand.