Ukraine and the United States have held talks focused on possible paths to peace, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky saying Washington has been fully briefed on the latest battlefield developments.

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US intelligence has debunked Vladimir Putin’s claim that Ukraine targeted his residence, undercutting a charge he personally raised with Donald Trump. Here's what the CIA found.

CIA debunks Russian claims, says Ukraine did not attack Vladimir Putin’s house

Volodymyr Zelensky says a Ukraine-Russia peace deal is “90 percent ready,” but warns the final 10 percent could decide Ukraine’s future and Europe’s security. As talks stall over territory, Kyiv insists peace cannot come without hard guarantees against another Russian invasion.

Zelensky says Ukraine-Russia peace deal is 90 percent ready, warns final '10%' gap is critical

Donald Trump says he is glad the US never gave Ukraine Tomahawk missiles after Vladimir Putin claimed Kyiv targeted a Russian presidential residence. Ukraine denies the charge, calling it a lie to sabotage diplomacy, as Trump admits the attack may never have happened.

Did Trump say he’s ‘glad’ US didn’t give Ukraine Tomahawks after Putin alleged drone attack on residence?

Russian FM Lavrov accused Ukraine of launching a drone strike on Putin’s residence, escalating tensions. Zelensky has denied the claims, calling them lies

Russia accuses Ukraine of targeting president Vladimir Putin’s home; Zelensky labels it as 'lies'

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky calls for referendum on peace plan, demands 60-day ceasefire for talks

Talks with US 'not easy' but 'productive': Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky

Zelensky says Ukraine might hold elections within months if allies ensure security, rejecting claims he is delaying the vote for political gain amid wartime challenges

'Ukraine is ready for elections', says Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky if allies ensure security

In an interview, Trump claimed that Europe was “decaying” and “weak,” slamming migration policy. Criticising Ukraine’s leadership, he claimed Russia has the upper hand, while urging for elections in wartime.

Europe is 'decaying', Russia has the 'upper hand': Trump slams allies over immigration and Ukraine

Macron said the "main issue" is finding a "convergence" between the European and Ukrainian position and that of the United States.

EU leaders rally behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as skepticism grows over US peace proposal

The talks in London follow several days of negotiations between Ukrainian and US officials in Miami, which concluded on Saturday without a breakthrough, though Zelensky agreed to continue discussions.

Zelensky, EU leaders to meet in London after Trump criticises Ukraine over Russia-war peace plan

Trump said he's disappointed that Zelensky still hasn't read his latest peace plan for ending the Ukraine war. The remark comes after days of stalled talks and Moscow's rejection of key parts of the US proposal. Scroll down for more.

Trump hits out at Zelensky, says he's 'disappointed' with the Ukrainian president. Here's why

The UN General Assembly voted 91-12 to demand that Russia return Ukrainian children taken since the 2022 invasion. Kyiv calls it the largest state abduction in history. Moscow denies wrongdoing, claiming it moved children to safety.

'Largest state abduction operation in history': UN demands Russia return thousands of captive Ukrainian children

The situation has been further complicated by a corruption scandal that has rocked Zelensky's inner circle and forced the removal last week of his top negotiator and chief of staff Andriy Yermak.

Zelensky meets Macron in Paris to shore up support for Ukraine as Trump pushes plan to end war

Trump noted that the corruption scandal in Kyiv that forced Zelensky to sack his chief of staff and top negotiator was not helping.

Can Kyiv’s corruption scandal derail Russia-Ukraine talks? Trump says Zelensky got ‘difficult problem’

Trump said Ukraine “could still win” its war with Russia but added he doesn’t think it will. He later claimed his remarks were “misunderstood,” calling war “a strange thing.” The comment came as he announced plans to meet Putin in Budapest — without inviting Zelensky.

Trump calls war ‘a strange thing’ says Ukraine 'could still win,' but adds ‘I don’t think they will’

Ukrainian President Zelensky said Trump refused, for now, to approve long-range Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine, citing US interests. Zelensky called it a setback, noting Kyiv relies mostly on drones. Russia, meanwhile, has warned the US that such deliveries could backfire.

‘Not yes, not no’: Zelensky reveals Trump said Ukrainian request for Tomahawk missiles doesn't align with 'America’s interests'

Ukraine’s military dismissed Russia’s claims of progress, calling its 2025 summer offensive a failure. Kyiv said Moscow achieved “almost nothing” except heavy losses: over 291,000 troops, thousands of tanks, vehicles and artillery destroyed.

'Wishful thinking, outright lies': Ukraine slams Russia’s war boasts, says Moscow's summer offensive achieved 'nothing'

On Ukraine’s Independence Day, President Zelensky said Ukraine is using its own long-range weapons to strike Russia without consulting the US, dismissing claims of American restrictions on targeting.

'We don't discuss this with US': Zelensky says Kyiv does not coordinate strikes against Russia with Washington amid reports of US restrictions

The White House discreetly asked Ukraine about Zelensky’s outfit for his upcoming Trump meeting, as his military-style attire in March upset Trump.

Suit or no suit? White House asked Ukrainian officials what will be Zelensky's attire for his meeting with Trump - Here’s what he’ll wear

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said peace in Ukraine requires compromises from both sides, warned of consequences for Russia if talks fail, and admitted peace may be unreachable despite ongoing US efforts.

US to step back if Ukraine-Russia talks fail? Rubio warns both sides must compromise for peace deal

President Zelensky accused Moscow of continuing attacks ahead of the Trump-Putin summit, saying there’s no sign Russia wants peace. He added that Kyiv is “counting on America” for support.

‘Moscow still killing on day of Trump-Putin meeting’: Zelensky says Russia 'doesn't want to end war'; Kyiv is ‘counting on America’

Ukrainian President Zelensky said he and Indian PM Narendra Modi have agreed to plan a meeting during next month's UNGA meeting. The talks come amid US pressure on India over Russian oil purchases. The timing suggests that it may carry hidden message for the US. All you need to know.

Modi-Zelensky plan to meet at UNGA. Is this a diplomatic signal to US ahead of Trump-Putin summit over Ukraine-Russia war?

Trump called his upcoming Putin meeting a "feel out meeting," aiming to urge ending the war. He plans follow-up calls with European leaders and hopes for talks involving Zelensky soon.

‘It takes two to tango’: Trump says he’ll know in TWO minutes if Ukraine ceasefire deal with Putin is possible