The hourslong raids, involving hundreds of drones, were a reminder that any diplomatic resolution to the conflict remains far off.
Tag: Peace Process
When U.S. and Israel Bomb the Houthis, Civilians Pay the Highest Price
Military strikes in Yemen and sanctions targeting the Iran-backed militia have compounded a humanitarian crisis in the poorest country in the Middle East, officials say.
Ukrainians Brace for a Longer War as Trump Backs Off Cease-Fire Call
President Trump appears to be stepping back from trying to end the war in Ukraine. Many in the country see little choice but to battle on.
Trump-Putin Call Notches Diplomatic Win for Russia, but Economic Goals Remain in Limbo
The Kremlin has withstood pressure for an immediate cease-fire as a precondition for peace talks, but the Russian president’s push for normalizing relations with the United States appears in limbo.
Trump Backs Off His Demand That Russia Declare a Cease-Fire in Ukraine
President Trump once vowed to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours. Now he says the two sides should work it out themselves.
Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine War in High-Stakes Call
A telephone call between the two leaders was the latest chapter in a flurry of diplomatic maneuvering over ending the three-year conflict.
Russia Unleashes One of Its Largest Drone Barrages of the Ukraine War
The bombardment, which Ukrainian officials said mostly targeted Kyiv, came just a day before President Trump was expected to talk with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
Russian Troops Are War-Weary, but Want to Conquer More of Ukraine
Many Russian soldiers say they would see a cease-fire along the current front lines as a failure, hinting at the nationalist discontent the Kremlin could face in accepting a cease-fire.
Trump and Putin Say They Will Discuss Ukraine Peace Proposals on Monday
President Trump announced plans for the call after a Russian drone attack killed nine on a civilian bus in northeastern Ukraine.
Gunfire in Gaza as Israel Says Its Troops Are Mobilizing
Mediators rushed to salvage stalled cease-fire talks amid the Israeli threats to advance deeper into Gaza and seize more territory.