Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for resuming direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, “without preconditions,” seeking a comprehensive, long-lasting peace agreement in place of an armistice that allows Ukraine to rebuild and rearm.

Downgraded peace talks on Ukraine have resumed in London as Kiev rejects US President Donald Trump’s “final offer.”

The Kremlin has warned Germany against giving Kiev Taurus missiles, saying the move risks an "escalation" of the Ukraine war.

Russia has launched a "record" number of drone strikes on Ukraine.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has ruled out significant changes in US policy of sanctions against Russia under the incoming administration of Donald Trump.

Ukrainian forces have targeted the infrastructure of Russia's gas pipeline to Turkey, Russia’s Defense Ministry said.

The Kremlin says Moscow is open to peace talks on certain terms after US President-elect Donald Trump's call for Ukraine peace negotiations.