Russian President Vladimir Putin is stalling over a ceasefire. Meanwhile, Trump has changed his mind about sending weapons to Ukraine.

Ukraine on Wednesday proposed direct talks within weeks between its President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russia's Vladimir Putin, but Moscow tempered prospects for progress at a fresh round of talks in Istanbul on Wednesday.

Russian officials are attempting to delay high-level negotiations between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a new assessment by the US-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

Vladimir Putin's crackdown on corruption and opposition to his war in Ukraine has seen a number of Kremlin officials die in suspicious circumstances

Putin’s refusal to compromise on Ukraine, analysts say, is a colossal error costing Russia regional influence, lucrative energy markets and its place in the world.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan plans to call US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin this week. He intends to propose holding a meeting on Ukraine in Istanbul, Hurriyet reports.

Moscow has reportedly struck a deal with New Delhi to bring in up to one million Indian workers to help ease manpower problems as the war in Ukraine continues

In threatening Ukraine, Vladimir Putin is trying to protect Russia's sphere of influence while bolstering his own standing at home and abroad.

Ukraine and Russia generally agree on the need to hold a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Vladimir Putin, states Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, according to NTV. Fidan noted that Russia’s war against Ukraine has led to serious regional and global consequences.

Russian President Vladimir Putin attended the commissioning of a new nuclear-powered submarine on Thursday, a visit that showcased the country’s nuclear might amid the fighting in Ukraine.