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May 20, 2025 at 10:32 PM

Russia attacks Ukraine with drones after Trump-Putin call

Russia launched more than 100 drones into Ukraine following the conclusion of a phone call between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
May 20, 2025 at 10:32 PM
VIDEO: Russia attacks Ukraine with drones after Trump-Putin call
May 20, 2025 at 10:28 PM

Russia attacks Ukraine with drones after Trump-Putin call

Russia launched more than 100 drones into Ukraine following the conclusion of a phone call between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
May 20, 2025 at 10:28 PM
A member of a mobile air defence volunteer unit stands next to a machine gun during the most massive Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv region, Ukraine May 18, 2025.
May 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM

Trump said only he could get Putin to make a Ukraine peace deal. It hasn't happened.

Donald Trump promised voters he'd end the Russia-Ukraine war on Day 1 thanks, in part, to his relationship with Putin. But months into his term, peace remains elusive.
May 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
President Donald Trump in Washington, May 12, 2025 and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Krasnodar Region, Russia, May 19, 2025.
May 20, 2025 at 12:37 PM

Trump speaks to Putin about ending the war in Ukraine

Russia launched more than 100 drones into Ukraine overnight, following the conclusion of Monday's phone call between President Donald Trump's conversation with Vladimir Putin.
May 20, 2025 at 12:37 PM
VIDEO: Trump speaks to Putin about ending the war in Ukraine
May 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM

Trump says ceasefire talks between just Russia and Ukraine to start 'immediately'

President Donald Trump held a high-stakes call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday over the war in Ukraine.
May 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
President Donald Trump in Washington, May 12, 2025 and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Krasnodar Region, Russia, May 19, 2025.
May 19, 2025 at 10:15 PM

Trump says ceasefire talks between just Russia and Ukraine to start 'immediately'

President Donald Trump held a high-stakes phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday as he continued his push for an end to Moscow's 3-year-old invasion of Ukraine.
May 19, 2025 at 10:15 PM
VIDEO: Trump says ceasefire talks between just Russia and Ukraine to start 'immediately'
May 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM

Trump, Putin hold high-stakes phone call over war in Ukraine

ABC News’ Karen Travers and Tom Soufi Burridge report on the call, which comes as the White House continues its push for an end to Moscow's 3-year-old invasion of Ukraine.
May 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
VIDEO: Trump, Putin hold high-stakes phone call over war in Ukraine
May 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM

Trump to call Putin about war in Ukraine

President Donald Trump is expected to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin as the U.S. continues its push for an end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine after last week's peace talks in Turkey.
May 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM
VIDEO: Trump to call Putin about war in Ukraine
May 19, 2025 at 10:37 AM

Trump set to talk to Putin and Zelenskyy

President Donald Trump will call Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday -- days after Russia launched its largest drone attack yet.
May 19, 2025 at 10:37 AM
VIDEO: Trump set to talk to Putin and Zelensky
May 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM

9 killed in Russian drone attack on Ukrainian bus after peace talks

A Russian drone hit a civilian minibus in Bilopillia, northeastern Ukraine early Saturday morning local time, killing nine people and injuring four others.
May 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM
A handout photo made available by the press service of the National Police of Ukraine shows a destroyed bus on a road near Bilopillia, Sumy region, northeastern Ukraine, May 17, 2025, amid the Russian invasion.
May 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM

Russia and Ukraine officials hold 1st face-to-face talks in more that 3 years

At least nine people were reported killed in Ukraine by a Russian drone strike just hours after the two countries held their first face-to-face talks in more than three years.
May 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
VIDEO: Russia and Ukraine officials hold 1st face-to-face talks in more that 3 years
May 17, 2025 at 12:08 AM

Russia, Ukraine agree to prisoner exchange deal after first peace talks in 3 years

Ukrainian and Russian delegates met face-to-face in Turkey to discuss a potential ceasefire, agreeing on a prisoner swap but not reaching a major breakthrough.
May 17, 2025 at 12:08 AM
VIDEO: Russia, Ukraine agree to prisoner exchange deal after first peace talks in 3 years
May 16, 2025 at 9:39 PM

Prisoner exchange agreed upon, Ukraine requests Putin-Zelenskyy meeting

Russia and Ukraine agreed to a prisoner exchange during peace talks in Turkey on Friday, which were led by a U.S. delegation headed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
May 16, 2025 at 9:39 PM
VIDEO: Prisoner exchange agreed upon, Ukraine requests Putin-Zelenskyy meeting
May 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM

Russia-Ukraine talks: Countries agree to swap thousands of prisoners

Russia and Ukraine agreed to a prisoner exchange at peace talks in Turkey on Friday, which was led by a U.S. delegation headed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
May 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
This handout photograph taken and released by Turkish Foreign Ministry on May 16, 2025, shows Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (2nd R), US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (2nd L), Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga (L), walking at the backyard of the Turkish Presidential office Dolmabahce, in Istanbul, ahead their meeting for Ukraine-Russia peace talks.
May 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM

US-led talks between Russia, Ukraine wrap in Turkey

The meeting between the U.S. delegation, headed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Ukraine and Turkey started Friday following a day of confusion on Thursday. ABC News’ Ian Pannell reports.
May 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
VIDEO: US-led talks between Russia, Ukraine wrap in Turkey
May 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM

Putin does not attend peace talks in Turkey despite invite from Zelenskyy

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend Thursday's talks, despite an invitation from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a face-to-face meeting between the two leaders.
May 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
VIDEO: Putin does not attend peace talks in Turkey despite invite from Zelenskyy
May 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM

Pope meets with head of Greek Catholic Church in Ukraine, who invites him to Kyiv

Pope Leo XIV has met at the Vatican with the head of the Greek Catholic Church in Ukraine
May 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Pope Leo XIV appears on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican to bless the crowd below on May 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
May 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM

Trump says Ukraine-Russia peace 'not going to happen' without Putin meet

Ukrainian and Russian representatives will meet in Istanbul, Turkey, on Thursday, for their first meeting since the opening weeks of Moscow's 3-year-old invasion.
May 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
A local resident looks at destroyed Russian military vehicles displayed at Saint Michael's Square in Kyiv, May 14, 2025
May 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM

Trump says Ukraine-Russia peace 'not going to happen' without Putin meet

ABC News’ Ian Pannell reports on the latest developments as Ukrainian and Russian representatives meet in Istanbul for their first meeting since the opening weeks of Moscow's 3-year-old invasion.
May 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM
VIDEO: Trump says Ukraine-Russia peace 'not going to happen' without Putin meet
May 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM

Russian delegation to meet Ukrainian officials in Turkey Thursday

Moscow on Wednesday said it would send a delegation to Istanbul to meet with Ukrainian officials, bringing the two at-war countries together for direct talks.
May 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with members of the Delovaya Rossiya National Public Organisation and participants of the organisation's 20th Congress and Forum via video link at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia May 13, 2025.
May 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM

Russia is responsible for downing MH17, global aviation agency's council finds

The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization has found Russia responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Ukraine with the loss of 298 lives more than a decade ago
May 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
FILE - A pro-Russian rebel touches the MH17 wreckage at the crash site of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, near the village of Hrabove, eastern Ukraine, on July 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda, File)
May 13, 2025 at 12:24 PM

Ukraine-Russia peace talks 'chess' match pits Zelenskyy against Putin

President Vladimir Putin appears to be facing a dilemma as Russian and Ukrainian representatives prepare for direct peace talks in Istanbul, Turkey, on Thursday.
May 13, 2025 at 12:24 PM
In this pool photograph distributed by Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin addresses the media following his meetings with foreign leaders in Moscow on May 11, 2025.
May 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM

Russian drones attack Ukraine after Kremlin turns down a ceasefire proposal

The Ukrainian air force says Russia launched more than 100 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks, after the Kremlin rejected an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in the more than 3-year war
May 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
From left, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz make a call to U.S. President Donald Trump from Kyiv, Ukraine, on Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Mstyslav Chernov)
May 12, 2025 at 10:41 AM

Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy echoed calls for a ceasefire from Europe and the United States, saying Ukraine will attend negotiations proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin later this week.
May 12, 2025 at 10:41 AM
VIDEO: Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine
May 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM

Russia celebrates WWII victory while ceasefire in Ukraine remains uncertain

On “This Week,” ABC News’ Chief Global Affairs Correspondent and co-anchor Martha Raddatz reports from Russia on the Moscow Victory Parade.
May 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
VIDEO: Russia celebrates WWII victory while ceasefire in Ukraine remains uncertain
May 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM

Trump predicts 'big week' in Russia-Ukraine peace talks

President Donald Trump suggested imminent progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in a post to Truth Social early on Sunday.
May 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Ukrainian recruits take part in a tactical field training exercise at an undisclosed location in the Donetsk Region, on May 1, 2025.
May 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM

Ukrainian ambassador supports talks with Russia but ceasefire needed

Ukraine’s ambassador to the US chalked up Putin’s dismissal of latest call for a 30-day ceasefire to more of the same from the Russian president.
May 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Oksana Markarova, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States speaks with ABC News while appearing on This Week, May 11, 2025.
May 11, 2025 at 6:54 AM

Polish pres. candidates vow to put Poles first over millions of Ukrainian refugees

As Poland gears up for the May 18 presidential election, a striking political shift is taking shape: the once-unifying cause of support for Ukrainians is turning into a wedge issue on the campaign trail
May 11, 2025 at 6:54 AM
A man holds a poster that says "Refugees NO pasaran" in Warsaw, Poland, Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)
May 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM

Ukraine and allies ready for 'full unconditional' 30-day ceasefire starting Monday

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Saturday that Ukraine and its allies "are ready for a full unconditional ceasefire" with Russia "for at least 30 days."
May 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
In this photo provided by press service of Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy carries flowers during a ceremony for 80th anniversary of VE Day at the monument of the Unknown Soldier at a memorial to World War II veterans in a memorial park in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
May 10, 2025 at 7:27 AM

European leaders arrive in Kyiv amid push for 30-day ceasefire

The leaders of four European countries have arrived in Kyiv as calls intensify for Russia to agree to a monthlong ceasefire in the war
May 10, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, meets with French President Emanuel Macron, center, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz onboard a train to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv where all three will hold meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Friday, May 9, 2025. (Stefan Rousseau/Pool Photo via AP)
May 9, 2025 at 10:13 AM

Ukraine says it uncovered a Hungarian espionage network, two suspects arrested

Ukraine’s main security agency says it arrested two people on suspicion of spying for Hungary by gathering intelligence on Ukraine’s military in the west of the country
May 9, 2025 at 10:13 AM
May 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM

Russia attacks Ukraine on the first day of self-declared ceasefire, killing 1 person

Russia and Ukraine have both reported attacks on their forces on the first day of a 72-hour ceasefire called by President Vladimir Putin
May 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Services on May 8, 2025, a rescue worker helps an injured elderly woman evacuated from a building which was heavily damaged by a Russian strike in Sumy region, Ukraine. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)
May 8, 2025 at 1:49 PM

Russia attacks Ukraine on 1st day of ceasefire

Ukraine is accusing Russia of launching deadly airstrikes on the first day of a three-day ceasefire. ABC News’ Ian Pannell reports.
May 8, 2025 at 1:49 PM
VIDEO: Russia attacks Ukraine on 1st day of ceasefire
May 7, 2025 at 9:58 AM

Biden calls Trump's pressure on Ukraine 'modern-day appeasement' in interview

Former President Joe Biden has said in his first interview since leaving the White House that President Donald Trump's pressure on Ukraine to give up territory to Russia amounts to “modern-day appeasement.”
May 7, 2025 at 9:58 AM
FILE - President Joe Biden, left, joined by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaks during an event on the Ukraine Compact on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Washington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
May 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM

Ukraine drones attack Moscow during Russia’s Victory Day planning

Celebrations will be held all over Russia, with a military parade through Moscow overseen by President Vladimir Putin.
May 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Celebrations will be held all over Russia, with a military parade through Moscow overseen by President Vladimir Putin.
May 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM

Ukraine drones target Moscow after Putin's Victory Day ceasefire offer

Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow for the second consecutive night on Monday, as the Russian capital prepared for Victory Day celebrations.
May 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Decorated Russian soldiers, participants in the military operation in Ukraine, march toward Red Square to attend a rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia, on May 3, 2025.
May 4, 2025 at 9:18 AM

Injured in Russia's war, Ukrainian vets join together as sportsmen in Canada

Their injuries still fresh on their minds, Ukrainian vets turn to sports and teamwork in British Columbia.
May 4, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Serhii Hordiievych, a Ukrainian veteran, poses in British Columbia, Canada, in an undated handout photo.
May 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM

Russian drone attack injures nearly 50 people in Kharkiv

An estimated 50 people were hurt, including an 11-year-old child, when Russia attacked the city of Kharkiv with drones late Friday, officials said.
May 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
People stand outside their partially destroyed house after a drone strike on Kharkiv late on May 3, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Forty seven people were wounded and stressed as a result of seventeen Russian drones night attack to civilian infrastructure, residential buildings,houses and shops in Kharkiv.
May 1, 2025 at 5:23 PM

Minerals deal puts US, Ukraine in ‘full alignment’ on ceasefire: Volker

Kurt Volker, former U.S. ambassador to NATO, says a mineral resource deal will allow the U.S. to support Ukraine “without it costing U.S. taxpayers.”
May 1, 2025 at 5:23 PM
VIDEO: Minerals deal puts US, Ukraine in ‘full alignment’ on ceasefire: Volker
May 1, 2025 at 4:51 PM

Ukraine, Russia react to controversial US minerals sharing deal

The U.S. and Ukrainian governments touted the signing of a controversial minerals sharing deal as a launchpad for expansive bilateral economic cooperation.
May 1, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Ukrainian First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko pose after signing a deal that will give the U.S. preferential access to new Ukrainian minerals deals and fund investment in Ukraine's reconstruction, in Washington, D.C., on April 30, 2025.
May 1, 2025 at 4:50 PM

US and Ukraine sign mineral resources agreement

US and Ukraine sign deal to create the Reconstruction Investment Fund — the long-awaited mineral deal that gives the US rights to Ukrainian rare earth.
May 1, 2025 at 4:50 PM
President Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House in Washington, Feb. 28, 2025.
May 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM

Mineral deal with US ‘really good for Ukraine’: Analyst

Mick Mulroy, former deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East, discusses what the agreement would mean for both countries.
May 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
VIDEO: Mineral deal with US ‘really good for Ukraine’: Analyst
May 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM

US and Ukraine agree to mineral resources deal

The two countries announced they have signed the long-awaited deal that gives the U.S. rights to Ukrainian rare earth minerals.
May 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
VIDEO: US and Ukraine agree to mineral resources deal
April 30, 2025 at 11:46 PM

US and Ukraine sign mineral resources agreement

The agreement will establish an investment fund between the U.S. and Ukraine in coordination with a mineral resource agreement between the two countries.
April 30, 2025 at 11:46 PM
VIDEO: US and Ukraine sign mineral resources agreement
April 30, 2025 at 6:34 PM

Trump reflects on 'moment of solace' with Zelenskyy at Pope Francis' funeral

President Donald Trump reflected on his private meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Rome, calling it a "moment of solace."
April 30, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with President Donald Trump on the sidelines of Pope Francis's funeral at St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, April 26, 2025.
April 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM

Russia-Ukraine war cannot end until 'nuances' addressed, Kremlin says

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned Wednesday that "a whole series of nuances" needs to be addressed before Russia will agree to any U.S.-brokered peace deal.
April 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, firefighters put out a fire following a Russian drone attack that hit apartment buildings in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on April 30, 2025.
April 30, 2025 at 4:29 AM

Putin won’t take all of Ukraine ‘because of me’: Trump

President Donald Trump spoke with ABC News’ Terry Moran about the war in Ukraine and his confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
April 30, 2025 at 4:29 AM
President Donald Trump spoke with ABC News’ Terry Moran about the war in Ukraine and his confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
April 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM

Russia outlines Ukraine peace demands as drone attacks continue

U.S. and Russian officials continued Ukraine peace discussions Monday as the Kremlin announced a three-day ceasefire during May's Victory Day celebrations.
April 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
An explosion of a drone is seen in the sky over Kyiv, Ukraine, during a Russian drone strike on April 29, 2025.
April 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Putin declares temporary truce during Victory Day anniversary celebrations

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire to come into effect during the 80th anniversary commemoration of V Day.
April 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
VIDEO: Putin declares temporary truce during Victory Day anniversary celebrations
April 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM

Putin declares 3-day ceasefire during Victory Day anniversary celebrations

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Douglas Lute, who also served as an ambassador to NATO, discusses the ceasefire, which will last from May 8 to 10, the Kremlin said.
April 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
VIDEO: Putin declares 3-day ceasefire during Victory Day anniversary celebrations