Ukraine

South Korea confirms Ukraine will not return two North Korean POWs despite Russia’s alleged swap plans, with Seoul coordinating their repatriation safely.

Ukrainian officials will meet U.S. envoys in Geneva to prepare trilateral talks with Russia, focusing on recovery plans, prisoner exchanges, and security issues.

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych disqualified from Milano Cortina 2026 for refusing to remove a war tribute helmet honoring victims of Russia’s invasion.

Ukraine and Russia plan a prisoner exchange of 314 soldiers after US-mediated trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, signaling progress in diplomatic efforts.

US, Ukraine, and Russia resume peace talks in Abu Dhabi amid Russian drone attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and ongoing winter blackouts.

Russian officials issue threats to Zelenskyy after Moscow claims Ukraine attacked Putin’s residence; Ukraine dismisses reports, escalating tensions amid peace talks.

Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Miami proceed constructively, with U.S. and European envoys involved, and discussions expected to continue Sunday.

Pope Leo XIV met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy near Rome, calling for dialogue and a just, lasting peace amid ongoing European talks.

Ukraine’s top officials, led by Rustem Umerov, travel to the U.S. for peace talks after Zelenskyy’s chief of staff resigns amid corruption scandal.

Putin declares Russia prepared to fight as U.S. delegation plans Moscow visit to discuss Ukraine peace proposals.