Hundreds of towns are under evacuation orders in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region where Russian forces are focussing their attacks, as Kyiv officials warn it could be preparing a new offensive.Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for 11 settlements on Saturday,

Russia is prepared to consider a ceasefire in Ukraine to pave the way for a lasting settlement, but during any truce Moscow wants Western states to stop arming Kyiv and for Ukraine to stop mobilising troops,

Russia and Ukraine plan to discuss ceasefire terms in Istanbul, as per Kremlin sources. The second round of talks is proposed for June 2, awaiting Ukraine's response. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed the Russian delegation's readiness to commence discussions on the specified date,

President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke for two hours in a call both called “useful," but offered no breakthrough in Russia–Ukraine peace negotiations.

President Donald Trump held a high-stakes call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday over the war in Ukraine.

Militant Hamas said Saturday it would release 10 living hostages and 18 bodies in return for Israel's release of Palestinian prisoners and ending the war that began in October 2023.

Ukraine’s proposed memorandum to Russia includes provisions for a ceasefire on land, in the air, and at sea, to be monitored by international partners, the New York Times (NYT) reported on May 30, citing an unnamed senior Ukrainian official.

The US is concerned about the possible withdrawal of the Ukrainian delegation from the upcoming talks in Istanbul and has warned Kyiv against taking such a step, states US Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg.