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March 20, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Russian bomber base hit by Ukrainian drones in major overnight strike
Russian authorities reported a "massive" Ukrainian drone attack on the Engels airbase in Saratov Oblast overnight.
March 20, 2025 at 11:16 PM
March 20, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Gen. Keith Kellogg praises President Trump's efforts to end Ukraine-Russia war
U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg addressed President Donald Trump's efforts to end the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.
March 20, 2025 at 6:42 PM
March 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Ukraine targets key Russian airbase with 'massive' drone attack
Russian authorities reported a "massive" Ukrainian drone attack on the Engels airbase in Saratov Oblast overnight. ABC News’ Marcus Moore reports.
March 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
March 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Zelenskyy says Putin's 'words' aren't enough amid Trump call on energy ceasefire
President Donald Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday as talks continue to try to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
March 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
March 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Zelenskyy says Putin's 'words' aren't enough
President Donald Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday as talks continue to try to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
March 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
March 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Trump and Putin talk about war in Ukraine in high-stakes call
A White House readout of the call said Vladimir Putin supports President Donald Trump's idea for a mutual pause on energy infrastructure attacks, but did not agree to a 30-day ceasefire.
March 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
March 19, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Russia launches missiles, drones into Ukraine hours after Trump-Putin call
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said overnight missile and drone attacks launched by Russia showed that Moscow's claimed support for a ceasefire in Ukraine is not "real."
March 19, 2025 at 1:48 PM
March 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Trump says 30-day ceasefire 'would have been tough' after high-stakes call with Putin
President Donald Trump held a high-stakes call with Russia's Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as he tries to win his approval of a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine.
March 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
March 19, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Putin agrees to limit Ukraine attacks but won't commit to truce
In a phone call, Russian President Vladimir Putin committed to limiting Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy assets. Still, he declined to agree to a broader 30-day ceasefire as sought by Donald Trump.
March 19, 2025 at 3:31 AM
March 19, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Putin agrees to limit some attacks, but rejects U.S.-backed 30-day ceasefire plan
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos spoke with Steven Pifer, a former US ambassador to Ukraine, on Pres. Trump and Vladimir Putin’s two-hour conversation that ended in Putin rejecting a 30-day ceasefire plan.
March 19, 2025 at 2:43 AM
March 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Zelenskyy says partial ceasefire would be 'positive' but expresses 'skepticism'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a press conference following Tuesday's developments, said he had "skepticism" but that "if there is a partial ceasefire, this is a positive result."
March 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
March 18, 2025 at 7:18 PM
WH says Putin supports Trump's idea of mutual pause on energy infrastructure attacks
President Donald Trump held a high-stakes call with Russia's Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as he tries to win his approval of a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine.
March 18, 2025 at 7:18 PM
March 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Trump set to talk to Putin about potential ceasefire against Ukraine
This will be the first time President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin are known to have spoken since Ukraine agreed to the U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire plan.
March 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM
March 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Trump-Putin call poses choice of sanctions or 'escalation,' analysts say
Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are expected to speak on Tuesday as the White House continues its campaign for a ceasefire and eventual peace deal.
March 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
March 18, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Trump, Putin to have phone call Tuesday to discuss Russia’s war with Ukraine
President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have a phone call scheduled for Tuesday. Trump aims to end the war in Ukraine after the country has agreed to the U.S.-proposed ceasefire.
March 18, 2025 at 2:17 AM
March 17, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Trump and Putin to speak Tuesday, Trump says
President Donald Trump plans to speak on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid the U.S. president’s efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
March 17, 2025 at 6:36 PM
March 16, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Zelenskyy bemoans 'bad signal' in Russia, US peace talks after Trump appeal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of "prolonging the war" and "ignoring" U.S.-led efforts to agree a ceasefire.
March 16, 2025 at 11:54 PM
March 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Trump, Putin to speak this week on Russia-Ukraine war, US envoy says
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week as the U.S. tries to broker a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, according to Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff
March 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
March 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Russian troops advance in Kursk
Amid the U.S. push for a ceasefire, Russia claims it has surrounded Ukrainian forces and recaptured territory in the Kursk region.
March 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
March 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Putin says Ukraine must surrender after Trump calls for soldiers to be spared
The developments come a day after ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Russia in Moscow.
March 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
March 14, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Several Ukrainian drones intercepted overnight 2 miles away from Kremlin, Russia says
Several Ukrainian drones were intercepted and destroyed over Moscow and the Moscow region overnight, with some coming as close as two miles away from the Kremlin.
March 14, 2025 at 9:29 AM
March 14, 2025 at 7:43 AM
China, Russia and Iran call for end to US sanctions and the restart of nuclear talks
Representatives of China, Russia and Iran called for an end to U.S. sanctions on Iran over its rapidly advancing nuclear program and a restart to multinational talks on the issue
March 14, 2025 at 7:43 AM
March 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Trump says he wants Russia to agree to ceasefire, final details being discussed
President Donald Trump, meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office, was asked what kind of agreement he hopes special envoy Steve Witkoff secures while in Russia.
March 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
March 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Putin says Russia in favor of ceasefire proposal, but 'there is a nuance'
President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, landed in Moscow on Thursday morning for discussions on a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.
March 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
March 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Putin responds to US-Ukraine ceasefire proposal, says he's 'for it' but has concerns
President Vladimir Putin raised questions regarding a 30-day ceasefire during a press briefing in Moscow on Thursday. ABC News' Marcus Moore reports.
March 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
March 13, 2025 at 2:14 PM
All eyes on Putin amid proposed 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is in Moscow to try and convince President Vladimir Putin to sign up to the 30-day ceasefire proposal already agreed to by Ukraine.
March 13, 2025 at 2:14 PM
March 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Russia faces moment of 'truth' after Ukraine, US agree on ceasefire plan
The prospect for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine "is in Moscow's hands," a top aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said following talks with the U.S.
March 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
March 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
After hitting Ukraine hard on peace talks, how far will Trump go to pressure Putin?
"I've gotten some positive messages, but a positive message means nothing," Trump said as he faced questions on what happens next with the Ukraine war ceasefire.
March 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
March 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
President Trump says ceasefire proposal with Ukraine is ‘up to Russia now’
Trump said U.S. representatives are "going to Russia right now as we speak” to help broker a 30-day ceasefire, a proposal that the Ukrainians agreed to during peace talks in Saudi Arabia this week.
March 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
March 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Putin ‘under pressure’ to accept ceasefire: Former CIA official
ABC News’ Patrick Reevell and contributor Darrell Blocker, a former CIA agent, discuss the prospects for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
March 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
March 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Ukraine agrees to tentative US proposal for 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Following talks in Saudi Arabia, the United States and Ukraine called for a 30-day ceasefire, pending Russia's acceptance.
March 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
March 12, 2025 at 12:16 AM
US and Ukraine call for ceasefire subject to Russia's acceptance
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who led the U.S. delegation in Jeddah, said the ceasefire proposal will be delivered to Russia "directly through multiple channels."
March 12, 2025 at 12:16 AM
March 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM
US and Ukraine call for 30-day ceasefire following Saudi talks
U.S. and Ukrainian officials met in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for major talks on Tuesday with the goal of charting a course toward ending Russia's three-year-old war.
March 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM
March 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Ukraine bombards Russia with largest drone barrage of war, Moscow says
Russia's Defense Ministry said its forces shot down 343 Ukrainian drones overnight, in what appeared to be Kyiv's largest ever cross-border aerial attack.
March 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
March 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Ukraine launches large drone strike on Russia
ABC News’ James Longman reports on what Russian officials are calling the largest attack ever by Ukraine on Russia since the war began.
March 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
March 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
US attorneys for a Russian woman seeking to recover a megayacht target Antigua
Attorneys for the daughter of a U.S.-sanctioned Russian billionaire are asking a U.S. federal court for access to the financial records of officials including the prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda
March 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
March 11, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Russia, supported by North Korea, makes advance on Ukraine in Kursk region
Ukraine seized parts of the Russian territory last year.
March 11, 2025 at 1:23 AM
March 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Ukraine must be prepared to do 'difficult things' to end war, Rubio says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in Saudi Arabia on Monday ahead of high-stakes talks with Ukrainian officials on ending Russia's brutal invasion.
March 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
March 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Rubio and Zelenskyy in Saudi Arabia for peace talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in Saudi Arabia on Monday ahead of high-stakes talks with Ukrainian officials on ending Russia's brutal invasion.
March 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
March 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Ukraine drones force Russian airport restrictions in latest overnight exchange
Russia launched a fresh wave of drone strikes into Ukraine overnight into Sunday morning as the country reeled from a bloody weekend of aerial attacks.
March 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
March 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Russia conducts another massive aerial attack on Ukraine overnight
ABC News’ James Longman and defense analyst Mick Mulroy discuss what one of the largest attacks in the conflict to date means for peace in the region.
March 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
March 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Russia expels 2 British diplomats from embassy in Moscow over espionage claims
Russian said it is expelling two British diplomats over allegations of spying
March 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
March 9, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Russia launches wave of deadly aerial assaults against Ukraine
The latest violence follows the U.S. decision to withhold intelligence and military aid to Ukraine. ABC News' Perry Russom reports.
March 9, 2025 at 2:07 AM
March 9, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Deadly Russian attack on Ukraine leaves at least 20 dead, 55 more injured
These latest strikes come just over 24 hours after the United States paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
March 9, 2025 at 12:58 AM
March 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Deadly Russian attack on Ukraine overnight
Russian airstrikes across Ukraine target at least eight residential buildings have killed at least 20 and injured 55 others, including five children.
March 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
March 7, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Trump claims Putin will be more 'generous' in peace talks than 'difficult' Ukraine
Even though President Donald Trump threatened Russia with sanctions, he claimed President Vladamir Putin is more "generous" when it comes to ending the war.
March 7, 2025 at 9:24 PM
March 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Trump claims Putin will be more 'generous' in peace talks than 'difficult' Ukraine
Even though President Donald Trump threatened Russia with sanctions, he claimed President Vladamir Putin is more "generous" when it comes to ending the war.
March 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
March 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
President Trump speaks from Oval Office about tariffs, Russia
The president commented on a range of issues, from tariffs to threatening Russia with sanctions until a ceasefire is reached with Ukraine.
March 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
March 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
US seizes Russian crypto exchange websites
The United States Secret Service said it has seized a Russian cryptocurrency exchange website, according to court documents unsealed on Friday.
March 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
March 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Russia conducts another massive aerial attack on Ukraine overnight
ABC News’ James Longman and defense analyst Mick Mulroy discuss what one of the largest attacks in the conflict to date means for peace in the region.
March 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM