After three days of separate intensive discussions with the United States, Russia and Ukraine left the latest round of ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia with agreements to declare a limited ceasefire in the Black Sea and to halt strikes against energy facilities.

The attack on the capital occurred ahead of expected ceasefire negotiations in Saudi Arabia in which Ukraine and Russia are expected to hold indirect U.S.-mediated talks.

Russian forces are stepping up attacks along Ukraine's northeastern border in a bid to break into the Sumy region, Kyiv's top general said on Thursday.

The Trump administration has restarted diplomatic conversations with Russia regarding the U.S.'s interest in seeing an end to their war in Ukraine.

Russia has accused European countries of blocking peace efforts in Ukraine by keeping sanctions in force. Moscow and Kiev agreed on a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea on Tuesday after talks between US,

Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, has vowed to “finish off” Ukraine. Putin made this comment while standing aboard a brand-new Russian nuclear submarine during a visit to an Arctic naval base. Speaking to submariners,