Chinese leader Xi Jinping may push Russian President Vladimir Putin towards peace, as Russia's economy heavily depends on China, states Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an interview with Bloomberg.

As president-elect, Donald Trump said on more than one occasion that he could end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office. More than a day into his presidency, the war rages on. But “ending wars” does still appear to be a top priority for the new administration.

President Donald Trump, just hours after his inauguration, announced his intention to end the war in Ukraine by engaging in direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump emphasized the need to speak with Putin to gauge his willingness for peace, noting that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is prepared for a peace agreement.

I think he should make a deal,” U.S. president says about the Kremlin chief. The war “is not making him look good.”

US President Donald Trump urges Russian President Vladimir Putin to strike a deal to end the war in Ukraine, warning of severe consequences for Russia

The document proposes extending martial law in Ukraine starting at 5.30 a.m. (0330GMT) on Feb. 8, 2025 for another 90 days. Similarly, it suggests extending the period of general mobilization, also by 90 days, beginning on the same date.

In his first public comments following President Donald Trump's inauguration, Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated on Monday that he sees a second Trump presidency as an opportunity for a new era in U.S.-Russian relations.

US President Donald Trump also said that Ukraine's President Zelensky told him that he would like to have peace. Trump intensified attempts to bring his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to the negotiation table to end the ongoing war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin had a call Tuesday with Chinese President Xi Jinping, emphasizing the two countries’ close ties, a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th

The Russian leader Vladimir Putin has neither veto power nor a voice in deciding who will join NATO, Secretary General Mark Rutte reports during the press conference in Davos. "We must clearly understand that Vladimir Putin has no veto power and no say over who will join NATO in the future.

Trump said he would have no choice but to impose sanctions on Russian exports if a deal is not finalised to end the Ukraine conflict. The US President had vowed a quick resolution to the war.