Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the question “the one remaining item” in Abu Dhabi peace talks. Russia disputed that.

President Donald Trump says he asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to target the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv for one week as the region experiences frigid temperatures and Putin agreed, but Russia hasn't confirmed that.

President Volodymyr Zelensky challenges his enemy President Vladimir Putin to enter peace negotiations in Kyiv, saying the brutal and tyrannical Moscow leader does not want 'peace.'

President Trump personally implored Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to halt missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities for a week, as civilians face deadly cold and widespread blackouts caused by Russia’s relentless attacks on energy infrastructure.

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Trump posted, deleted and reposted a message about a call with the Russian leader in June 2025.

Ukraine saw a rare overnight lull in attacks on energy infrastructure after President Trump personally urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to pause strikes — but the Kremlin said Friday the brief reprieve will last only through Sunday.