The most important factors may be far from the battlefield.
Author: Ivan Nechepurenko and Constant Méheut
Russia and Ukraine Agree to Black Sea Cease-Fire: What to Know
It remains unclear if the commitments to stop attacks and ensure safe shipping in the Black Sea, which came with many caveats, would happen soon.
Russia and Ukraine Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks in Riyadh: What to Know
Kyiv and Moscow have had separate discussions with Washington about a temporary pause on strikes on energy sites and a cease-fire in the Black Sea.
Russia and Ukraine Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks in Riyadh: What to Know
American envoys talked with Russian officials on Monday, a day after meeting with a Ukrainian delegation. The initial discussions were expected to focus on halting attacks on energy facilities.
What Pausing Strikes on Energy Sites Would Mean for Ukraine and Russia
An agreement to suspend such attacks will affect a strategy key to both countries’ efforts to weaken the other. It would also be a significant step toward de-escalation.
Russia and Ukraine Exchange Record Number of P.O.W.s
The exchange of prisoners was the first in months and came as both sides were engaged in an escalating cycle of air assaults.