Russia said it is ready to halt strikes on Ukraine for a single day of voting and floated UN-backed "temporary external governance," after Zelensky said elections could be held following two months

U.S., Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are back around a table for a second round of technical talks, but in Kyiv, Russian bombs bring suffering and skepticism.

Ukraine has agreed with western partners that persistent Russian violations of any future ceasefire agreement would be met by a co-ordinated military response from Europe and the US, according to people briefed on the discussions.

Russia has declared that it is prepared to guarantee "silence" on the day of possible elections in Ukraine, if Kyiv decides to hold them, according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin in an interview with TASS.

LONDON -- In his first public remarks on the proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin said Russia is "for it" but that he wants his own security guarantees. Putin raised questions regarding a 30-day ceasefire during a press briefing ...

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Kyiv, the US and European allies have discussed plans for a phased response — potentially involving US forces — if Russia violates any future ceasefire agreement, according to a report

KYIV, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Ukraine has backed a call for a ceasefire in the war with Russia during the Winter Olympics after Italy and Pope Leo urged world leaders to use the Milano Cortina games to further peace.

For a ceasefire that works for some extended period of time, Ukraine’s leadership argues that a powerful backstop and legally enforced guarantees of security are necessary. Without them chances of Russia attacking again are possible.