US President Donald Trump's top negotiators have met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, as efforts to end the war in Ukraine gather pace.

Footage released by the Kremlin showed Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner being greeted by Putin, who said the current situation "is not so easy".

Russia-Ukraine war: Witkoff & Kushner meet Putin, propose options to end Ukraine war

Putin meets US envoys Steve Witkoff And Jared Kushner 

A deadly Russian missile strike has hit a populated area in Kharkiv, killing at least 10 people and injuring others, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack came after a massive Ukrainian drone barrage targeting Russia, escalating the latest round of strikes between the two sides. The violence underscores the continuing intensity of the Russia-Ukraine war as both sides expand their aerial attacks.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian missiles strike populated area in Kharkiv

Ukraine has been thrown into complete political chaos. Just hours after Russia launched a massive attack of 13 missiles and 151 drones on Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky fired his highly popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and the Prime Minister. Fedorov is seen as the brilliant mind behind Ukraine's successful drone program.
His aggressive audits uncovered $6.7 billion in overspending and kickback networks, and his move to open competitive tenders saved over $100 million on artillery.
But now it seems this created powerful enemies. Watch how this shock firing has sparked massive, rare wartime protests in Kyiv as citizens accuse the presidency of lack of transparency and protecting corrupt networks.

Ukraine: Massive protest over Zelensky's dismissal of Defence Minister 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has launched a major government reshuffle as the country prepares for another winter of war with Russia. The move follows the resignation of the prime minister and now includes the departure of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who oversaw Ukraine's rapid expansion of drone warfare capabilities and military reforms during Russia's full-scale invasion.
The cabinet overhaul comes at a critical stage in the conflict, with Zelensky saying the leadership changes are aimed at strengthening Ukraine's government ahead of expected Russian attacks on critical infrastructure during the winter months.

Volodymyr Zelensky faces outrage over resignation of Defence minister

Is Europe divided on the Ukraine war? Are fissures emerging within NATO? Which countries are still doing business with Moscow? Molly Gambhir explains on Gravitas Plus.

Gravitas Plus: Europe divided on Ukraine War

Russia’s economy contracted by 2.1 percent last year, the federal statistics service said on Monday, shrinking less than expected despite its invasion of Ukraine last February and sanctions imposed by European nations and the United States.

Are Western sanctions really working?

ukrainewar

Ukrainewar, News on Ukrainewar, stories on Ukrainewar, articles on Ukrainewar, Ukrainewar stories at Wion, Ukrainewar news, Ukrainewar latest news