Trump now says he would ‘rather not’ be involved in any Ukraine-Russia leadership talk

Kremlin rejects prospect of western peacekeepers on Ukrainian soil and questions Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s legitimacy

Warsaw accuses Moscow of ‘provocation’ after drone crashes and explodes in eastern Poland

Kyiv says White House talks marked ‘significant step’ but Russia opposes western troops in Ukraine

White House talks counter Kremlin attempts to sideline Europe in discussions on Ukraine’s future

Drone and missile attacks condemned as attempt to ‘humiliate diplomatic efforts’ before talks with US and European leaders

Five European leaders, plus heads of Nato and EU to join Volodymyr Zelenskiy in talks with Trump amid fears he may face same pressure as February Oval Office meeting

US president’s push for an agreement without a ceasefire threatens to place Ukraine in a double bind that could be crushing

Putin portrays summit as only a starting point for talks on Ukraine and rebuilding Russia-US ties

US leader touts possible security pledges for Ukraine and ‘very severe’ impact for Russia if it spurns peace efforts  

War-weary but resolute Ukrainians warn against negotiating away their country in Alaska 

Dozens reported injured in escalation of months of rallies against cronyism and corruption

Ukrainian president in London to try to prevent any US-Russian deal that would carve up his country

Kremlin could offer pacts on arms control and Arctic alongside talks on Ukraine and ending sanctions

Russian troops advance 10km in attempt to encircle key cities and exert further pressure in Donetsk