A Russian missile strike near a playground in central Ukraine killed 19 people, including nine children. The attack was a painful reminder that a cease-fire remains as distant as ever.

Kyiv has called on Moscow to respond to the proposed ceasefire - the Kremlin says it is waiting to be briefed by the US.

But it was an easier ball for the Russian leader to play than many thought ... He then added: “I think we need to talk to our American colleagues … Maybe have a phone call with President Trump and ...

Strikes against energy facilities have been a key part of both Russia and Ukraine's efforts to weaken the other, but a 30-day ...

President Trump and Russian President Putin are speaking over the phone today to discuss the ceasefire proposal with Ukraine. NBC News’ Peter Alexander reports from the White House and NBC News ...

At a recent summit featuring leaders of 30 countries as well as European Union and NATO chiefs, French President Emmanuel ...

Kseniia Petrova was returning from a two-week vacation in France, where she went to see a famed classical pianist perform, ...

Vladimir Putin was playing him like a cheap violin. Trump, seemingly mesmerised by the Russian leader, gave his friend everything he wanted: dominance in Ukraine, aside from a carve-out for US ...

Russia accused of delaying a ceasefire and 'playing games' Russia has been accused ... the credibility of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a phone call with Sky News' US partner network, NBC News.

Moscow's forces have advanced in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, as the U.S. and Russian leaders are expected to speak on Tuesday.