Ukraine

Ukraine's leader, under pressure from Trump, agrees to direct talks in Istanbul but insists on an immediate halt of hostilities

Macron, Merz, Starmer and Tusk urge Moscow to halt hostilities as Trump threatens new sanctions if Russia stalls on truce

Russia’s president accuses West of “provocations,” defends war in Ukraine, and says nuclear weapons "will not be necessary"

Ten-year plan sets equal stakes, skips U.S. aid repayment, keeps Kyiv in control of resources

Kyiv calls offer a "parade truce" as Putin orders pause in fighting from May 8 to 11

Trump pressures Kyiv to settle, says Zelensky could lose “the whole country”

But Trump warns: "If anyone acts stupidly, we will leave the negotiating table"

No lifting of sanctions against Russia but no agreement on sending peacekeeping troops

With Europe facing mounting challenges, the summit made clear that the EU is determined to take control of its future

U.S. pledges market access for Russian exports, halts strikes on infrastructure