At least eight people were injured after Russia attacked Ukraine's capital Kyiv early today with drones and missiles, triggering fires and strewing debris in districts throughout the city, the city's mayor said.

The talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul and Putin's subsequent statements do not show that Moscow is ready to end the war. At the same time, Trump is still not going to impose new sanctions against it,

The Chinese leader has recently visited the Russian capital, where he behaved like the host and leader of a major power that is poised to challenge the United States’ posture as global leader. Beijing has assigned Russia the role of thorn in the flesh and troublemaker for Washington

Negotiations on the prisoner exchange are ongoing. Earlier on May 23, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Ukraine and Russia had conducted a large-scale prisoner exchange, likely following the 1,000-for-1,

Ukraine would like U.S. President Donald Trump to be present at a potential meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrinform reported on May 23, citing Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.

Trump says ‘Putin not ready to end war’ while Zelensky vows Kursk fight continues - Putin yesterday staged his first visit to Kursk since Russia claimed it expelled all Ukrainian forces from the regio

By Andrew Gray, Sam Tabahriti and Susan Heavey BRUSSELS/LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The EU and Britain announced new sanctions against Russia on Tuesday without waiting for Washington to join them,