Russian President Vladimir Putin said that a US plan to end the war in Ukraine could “form the basis for future agreements” but renewed threats to seize more territory by force unless Kyiv withdraws.

Russian President Vladimir Putin projected confidence in Russia’s military operations, saying there is a “positive dynamic everywhere on the front” and adding that Russia is “ready in principle to fig...

“Ukrainian troops must withdraw from the territories they hold, and then the fighting will cease. If they don’t leave, then we shall achieve this by armed means. That’s it,” Putin said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Friday the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, who was also the country's lead negotiator in talks with the U.S, after Yermak's residence was searched by anti-corruption investigators.

Ukraine's Zelensky says his chief of staff has resigned following anti-corruption raid

The departure of Andriy Yermak marks the biggest shake-up of Ukraine’s government since the start of the war and deprives Zelensky of a trusted emissary at a pivotal moment, with Russia advancing on t...