Russian officials indicated in 2019 that the Kremlin would be willing to back off from its support for Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela in exchange for a free hand in Ukraine, according to Fiona Hill, an adviser to President Donald Trump at the time.

For Ukraine, regaining control of the plant is not just about undoing an illegal seizure. It is central to the country’s postwar energy independence. Before the war, the plant supplied roughly a quarter of the country’s electricity needs. Its generation capacity would be vital for powering reconstruction efforts, energy experts say.

Former U.S. ambassador to the EU argues Trump should pursue negotiated Ukraine settlement through business-style deal with security guarantees.

Zelensky pushed back on Trump’s claim that Putin wants Ukraine to succeed, saying he does not trust the Russian leader or his intentions.

The move comes following the summit of the "Coalition of the Willing," which focused on the security guarantees Ukraine requires in the event of a ceasefire to deter further Russian aggression.

Ukraine and U.S. near finalizing 20-point security framework as Zelenskyy reports 90% agreement on guarantees while Russia pushback signals changes needed.

Officials in both Ukraine and Russia said their teams were returning home on Monday to report on the outcome of the discussions.

GENEVA -- Top U.S. and Ukrainian officials said Sunday they'd made progress toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war but provided scant details after discussing the American proposal to achieve peace that has sparked concerns among many of Washington's ...