President Zelensky expressed optimism, believing that negotiations with the US and European countries to end the conflict between Ukraine and Russia are nearing a resolution.

This year, the Russian economy faces growing challenges, including high inflation, an expanding budget deficit, and declining oil and gas revenues.

President Zelensky acknowledges Ukraine's financial inability to maintain an 800,000-strong military after the conflict concludes.

The United States and Ukraine described the talks in Florida as "effective and constructive" but announced no breakthroughs.

Russia denies upcoming trilateral talks with Ukraine and the US, adding that efforts to change Washington's peace proposal cannot improve the situation.

President Zelensky urges the United States to increase pressure on Russia to end the conflict in Ukraine if Moscow rejects negotiation efforts.

President Zelensky states the US has proposed a new format for Russia-Ukraine peace talks, potentially including European envoys.

The Polish president told his Ukrainian counterpart that Kyiv has not shown enough gratitude for Warsaw's assistance in the conflict with Russia.

US warship deploys LUCAS suicide drone, a 'Shahed-136 clone', marking a milestone

Ukraine published footage showing a suicide drone attacking what it claims are Russian S-400 air defense system launchers on the move in Belgorod province.

Fears of Russian retaliation and legal challenges have prompted Belgium to reject the European Union's proposal to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine aid.

The EU failed to reach an agreement on using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, as member states could not meet Belgium's demands.

Ukraine's security service announced the destruction of a MiG-31 fighter, a Pantsir-S2 system, and three Russian radar stations during an attack on the Crimean peninsula.

President Trump calls on Ukraine to act swiftly to reach a peace agreement with Russia before Moscow changes its mind on the matter.