Russia has provided Ukraine with a list of 1,000 prisoners of war for a potential exchange, as per the Kremlin. This development follows direct talks between the two nations that occurred in Istanbul,

Before the talks even began, President Donald Trump predicted there would be no progress unless he and Russian President Vladimir Putin were involved.

The United States and its allies have imposed broad economic penalties on Russia over its war in Ukraine. As the conflict continues, experts debate whether the sanctions are working.

Russia accused Ukraine of trying "to put on a show" around ... Zelenskyy said he himself would also not now go to Istanbul and that his team's mandate was to discuss a ceasefire.

Ukraine has outlined the next steps for resolving the war with Russia. This involves a large prisoner exchange and defining the location for the next meeting with the Russians, Head of Ukraine's Presidential Office Andriy Yermak reports.

WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday he expected Russia to present a Ukraine ceasefire outline within days that will show if it is serious, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of buying time.

In a reversal, President Trump appears to have backed off joining a European push for new sanctions on Russia, seemingly eager to move on to doing business deals with it.

But US secretary of state also says President Trump believes threatening Russia with sanctions may cause them to stop talking - Anadolu Ajansı