Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin suspends key US-Russia nuclear treaty

President Vladimir Putin said he'd sought an "open dialogue" with the West.

ByMorgan Winsor, Emily Shapiro, Meredith Deliso, Nadine El-Bawab, Bill Hutchinson, Ivan Pereira, Patricio Chile, Kevin Shalvey, Julia Jacobo, Teddy Grant, Jon Haworth, and Mary Kekatos
Last Updated: February 24, 2023, 5:53 AM EST

Almost a year after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine, the two countries are engaged in a struggle for control of areas throughout the east and south.

Putin's forces pulled out of key positions in November, retreating from Kherson as Ukrainian troops led a counteroffensive targeting the southern port city. Russian drones have continued bombarding civilian targets throughout Ukraine, knocking out critical power infrastructure as winter sets in.

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Feb 08, 2023, 11:03 PM EST

France's Macron presents Zelenskyy with Legion of Honor

French President Emmanuel Macron presented Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a Legion of Honor during Zelenskyy's visit to the Élysée Palace in Paris on Wednesday evening.

A video showing Macron giving Zelenskyy the medal was posted to Macron's official Twitter account, with the caption: "Tribute to Ukraine and its people. Tribute to you, dear Volodymyr, for your courage and commitment."

-ABC News' Ellie Kaufman

Feb 08, 2023, 5:40 PM EST

Macron reaffirms support to Zelenskyy

French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy spoke to reporters after he arrived in France to meet with leaders.

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on Feb. 8, 2023.
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Macron reiterated his nation's support for Ukraine including more military aid.

"Ukraine can count on us to build peace," he said. "We want to lead this effort alongside you, as it is the indispensable complement to the war and resistance effort you are leading with your people."

Feb 08, 2023, 11:34 AM EST

Zelenskyy also heading to France

Following his meeting in the U.K., Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron and the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Olaf Scholz in Paris on Wednesday, Macron's office said.

Feb 08, 2023, 8:39 AM EST

Zelenskyy thanks UK for support in fight against 'evil'

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday spoke to Parliament in London, thanking members for their support against the "evil" aggression of the Russian invasion Ukraine.

Speaker of the House of Lords, Lord McFall, left, watches as Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, right, welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Westminster Hall on Feb. 8, 2023.
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He thanked Britain for training troops "who will be then deployed to the front line -- front line -- skilled, eager and equipped to win."

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