NewsNewsWar in UkraineHectic two weeks leaves Russia confident - and peace in Ukraine feeling no closerOn Ukraine peace talks, the Kremlin has played for time through deflections and side-steps, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.14 hrs agoEuropeRussia launches major aerial attack on Ukraine capitalAt least 14 people were injured after Moscow fired ballistic missiles and drones at Kyiv.2 hrs agoEuropeZelensky accuses Russia of 'buying time' to stall truce talksIt follows Donald Trump saying Russia and Ukraine will "immediately" start negotiating, after a two-hour phone call with Vladimir Putin.4 days agoEuropeRussia and Ukraine to 'immediately' start ceasefire talks, says TrumpTrump sounded optimistic after a two-hour phone conversation with Putin, but a deal still appears far off.5 days agoWorldRussia launched war's largest drone attack ahead of Putin-Trump call, Ukraine saysThe barrage comes ahead of a planned call between Presidents Trump and Putin on Monday, as the US pushes for a ceasefire.6 days agoEuropeRussia launches major aerial attack on Ukraine capitalAt least 14 people were injured after Moscow fired ballistic missiles and drones at Kyiv.2 hrs agoEuropeItaly's Meloni ready to help if Vatican agrees to Trump's war mediation planFor now the Holy See says the idea of even hosting talks is more a hope than a concrete plan.4 days agoEuropeSix Ukrainian soldiers killed in Russian strike on training exerciseUkraine's National Guard said the attack took place while the men were carrying out exercises at a firing range. 3 days agoEuropeZelensky accuses Russia of 'buying time' to stall truce talksIt follows Donald Trump saying Russia and Ukraine will "immediately" start negotiating, after a two-hour phone call with Vladimir Putin.4 days agoEuropeAnalysisTrump's call with Putin exposes shifting ground on Ukraine peace talksStatements from both world leaders reveal two very different realities about ending the war in Ukraine. 5 days agoWorldHow Russia took record losses in Ukraine in 2024Last year was the deadliest for Russian forces since the start of the full-scale war with at least 45,287 killed.5 May 2025EuropeSeven takeaways from US-Ukraine resources dealWhat this will and won't change for US assistance to Ukraine, three years into the war.1 May 2025WorldRosenberg: What's Putin trying to achieve by calling a three-day ceasefire?Vladimir Putin calls a three-day ceasefire in May, coinciding with events marking the 80th anniversary of World War Two's end.28 Apr 2025EuropeAll smiles in the Kremlin as Putin sits down with Trump's deal-makerAs Russia and the US seek to repair ties, could they secure a peace deal acceptable to Ukraine, asks the BBC's Russia editor.25 Apr 2025WorldOn the groundBeginning of the end? 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