Russian President Vladimir Putin is stalling over a ceasefire. Meanwhile, Trump has changed his mind about sending weapons to Ukraine.

Ukrainian and Russian officials ended their third round of peace negotiations in under an hour Wednesday — falling short of establishing a cease-fire but agreeing to a prison swap. The talks took place in Istanbul just over a week after President Trump threatened Russian President Vladimir Putin with “very severe tariffs” if he doesn’t commit to a cease-fire in Ukraine within 50 days.

Moscow has reportedly struck a deal with New Delhi to bring in up to one million Indian workers to help ease manpower problems as the war in Ukraine continues

Ukraine on Wednesday proposed direct talks within weeks between its President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russia's Vladimir Putin while Moscow tempered prospects for progress at a fresh round of talks in Istanbul on Wednesday.

Putin’s war of attrition could go on until 2034, Ukrainian general warns - Former top commander says frontline between Ukraine and Russia ‘exists mainly for killing’

Ukraine and Russia generally agree on the need to hold a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Vladimir Putin, states Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, according to NTV. Fidan noted that Russia’s war against Ukraine has led to serious regional and global consequences.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday renewed his offer to meet with Russia's Vladimir Putin and negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, but hopes of progress were low as delegations prepared to hold another round of talks.

Putin’s refusal to compromise on Ukraine, analysts say, is a colossal error costing Russia regional influence, lucrative energy markets and its place in the world.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan plans to call US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin this week. He intends to propose holding a meeting on Ukraine in Istanbul, Hurriyet reports.

Russian President Vladimir Putin attended the commissioning of a new nuclear-powered submarine on Thursday, a visit that showcased the country’s nuclear might amid the fighting in Ukraine.