Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin announced late on Wednesday Russia's delegation to direct talks with Ukraine on settling the war, including an adviser to the president, a top diplomat and senior military and intelligence officials.

June 15, 2024: Representatives of 92 nations meet in Nidwalden, Switzerland, to discuss Ukraine’s peace plan. Despite the growing number of delegates, a consensus remains elusive. The summit’s final statement is backed by most – although not all – participants.

Ukraine's air force says Russia launched more than 100 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks.

A series of Ukraine drone attacks on the region of Belgorod injured at least 16 people on Tuesday, the governor of the region in Russia's southwest that borders Ukraine said on Wednesday.

Ukrainian officials say Russia launched more than 100 drones, rejecting calls for a ceasefire as Zelenskyy says he'll "be waiting for Putin" to join him for direct talks in Turkey.

The war in Ukraine could escalate into a direct confrontation between the U.S. and Russia, according to the Pentagon. General Gregory Guillot, the head of the U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) issued the warning to the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee.

Moscow thinks it’s winning in Ukraine and can play hardball diplomatically. Washington sees costly, incremental gains and an unrealistic negotiating position.

Ahead of possible ceasefire talks in Istanbul, Russia is preparing to launch a large-scale summer offensive against Ukraine. Russian drone production drives heavy strikes: Russia struck Ukraine with approximately 2,