The United States, Ukraine and major European countries have reached consensus on 90 percent of terms for a deal to end Ukraine’s war with Russia, two senior U.S. officials said Monday, but

President Donald Trump says that Russia and Ukraine are closer to peace than they have ever been. Days of intense negotiations ended with the United States, Ukraine and Europe hailing significant progress as Trump pushes for a deal to end the Kremlin's war by Christmas.

Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a clear indication Wednesday that he will not compromise on his demands for Ukraine to cede territory despite US President Donald Trump’s intensifying push for peace.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte issued a stark warning to Western allies about the reality of the threat posed by Russia, as negotiations are making slow progress to end the war in Ukraine and the U.S. pressures Kyiv to make painful compromises with the Kremlin, including on territorial concessions.

US President Donald Trump's comments come after hours-long diplomatic discussions between the US, European, and NATO leaders and Zelenskyy in Berlin to negotiate a peace deal. , US News, Times Now

President Donald Trump on Monday described an end to the war in Ukraine as closer than ever, with American officials earlier in the day suggesting beefed-up security guarantees for Kyiv had advanced the peace talks — but that the US offer would not be on the table forever.

European Union leaders will decide on Thursday ‌how ​to finance Ukraine in 2026 and 2027 to ‌keep it fighting Russia's invasion, with the use of Russian assets frozen in the EU the preferred option, but hinging ​on Belgium's uncertain approval.

Putin says Russia will achieve its goals in Ukraine by military means if Kyiv and its allies abandon dialog:: Moscow, Russia:::: Vladimir Putin, Russian President"The goals of the special military operation will undoubtedly be achieved.