Russia holds a fifth of Ukraine and Kyiv refuses to give up the rest of its eastern region of Donbas. Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Russia and Ukraine agreed to a prisoner exchange as the second day of U.S.-mediated talks concluded in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 11. 

-brokered talks, Russia and Ukraine agreed to a large prisoner exchange. U.S. envoy Jared Kushner told reporters that discussions were “pretty tough” and “very substantive.”

Negotiators from the United States, Ukraine, and Russia convened in the capital of the United Arab Emirates on Nov. 10 for a new round of U.S.-brokered peace talks.

“But we also know that without Europe, Ukraine wouldn't have survived.

Russia and Ukraine agreed to a large prisoner exchange as the second day of U.S.

“The [Multinational Force Ukraine] will be more ready every day to support Ukraine when the fighting ends, ensuring the Armed Forces of Ukraine are in the strongest possible position to deter future aggression.”

Europe will be represented at the talks among Russia, Ukraine, and the United States later this week, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Nov. 8.

NATO-Style Guarantees for Ukraine Washington has asked Russia to agree to U.S. and NATO security guarantees for Ukraine that are similar to Articles 4 and 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.

However, he told reporters that there would be an agreement regarding the war between Russia and Ukraine. “It’s going to be ​a big agreement, and it’s ​going to involve ​more than Ukraine. ... I could even say ⁠it might involve all of Europe.

The false warnings occurred as a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky expired. U.S.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly pressed for Russia and Ukraine to stop attacking energy sites on either side of the conflict, but to little avail.

WASHINGTON—First Lady Melania Trump will host representatives from Russia and Ukraine at the White House on Nov. 5, marking a major diplomatic initiative as the conflict persists between the two countries.

Military court filings obtained by CBC News indicate Robar was accused of passing sensitive information to Ukraine. The military has not publicly confirmed the identity of the alleged foreign recipient.

“On behalf of America, I commend Russia and Ukraine for their leadership and cooperation surrounding the Oleshky ceasefire.” She said that she hoped the move “serves as a foundation for lasting peace between both nations.”

Russia does not have the economy or the military to absorb all of Ukraine.

The United States will mediate working-level negotiations between Ukraine and Russia on Nov. 10–11 in Abu Dhabi, special envoy Steve Witkoff announced on X on Monday. 

First Lady Melania Trump delivers remarks at the White House on Nov. 5, regarding a ceasefire in Oleshky and the surrounding Kherson region of Ukraine.

"What there is now is an agreement on resuming three-sided consultations with representatives of Russia, Ukraine, and the United States,” he added.

Meanwhile, Russia said Ukraine had set fire overnight to an oil refinery in Yaroslavl in the eastern part of the country.

In November 2025, the State Department separately cleared a potential $105 million package of Patriot system sustainment and related equipment for Ukraine.

He went on to work throughout B.C. and overseas, including in Ukraine, prompted in part by his Ukrainian heritage and desire to save animals in harm’s way.

First Lady Melania Trump welcomed representatives from Russia and Ukraine to the White House on Thursday after securing a ceasefire in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky.

Ukraine has recently taken to attacking oil refineries in Russia and other infrastructure that it says is being used by Moscow’s military in its war against Ukraine.

The ceasefire comes just days after Russia agreed to resume trilateral talks with the United States and Ukraine to negotiate an end to the war.

Territory Demands Putin also addressed the issue of territory, which is a main focus of the war in Ukraine.

Trump’s lead negotiator also said he asked Putin to review documents he brought outlining approaches for achieving a settlement with Ukraine.

Ukraine and Russia must focus on ending the war to avoid a “very real risk” of an escalation of the conflict, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Oct. 19.

“Ukraine has regained the operational initiative on most key battlefield directions and has been contesting Russia’s strategic initiative since late 2025,” the ISW stated.

The White House announced on Friday that First Lady Melania Trump brokered a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the city of Oleshky in the Kherson region in southern Ukraine.