September 4 Trump calls out Europe for 'funding' Putin's war and failing to 'pressure' China President Donald Trump demands Europe end Russian oil funding worth $1.3 billion annually and apply economic pressure on China supporting Putin's war efforts in Ukraine.
September 4 Russia again blasts notion of Western troops in Ukraine ahead of Trump call with Zelenskyy, European leaders Russia said a proposal to deploy European troops to Ukraine as part of a peace deal would be "unacceptable" as world leaders work to end the war.
September 3 Putin invites Zelenskyy to a meeting in Moscow for security talks as he bombs Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin suggests meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Moscow while attending military parade with leaders from China and North Korea.
August 29 Is Putin stringing Trump along to sidestep US sanctions while bombing Ukraine? Russia's attack further signaled that its President Vladimir Putin is utilizing diplomacy to buy himself more time to advance his goals and continue to attack Ukraine, according to experts.
August 28 Russian attack kills 17, injures 48 others in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials say Russia launched a large-scale attack on Kyiv overnight, killing 17 people, injuring at least 48 others and damaging buildings, Ukrainian officials said.
August 25 Bolton unleashes on Trump Ukraine policy days after FBI raid John Bolton blasts Trump's Ukraine negotiations as doomed and contradictory following federal agents' search of his home and office last week.
August 24 Russian foreign minister accuses NBC host of wanting something to 'sell' during tense Ukraine exchange NBC's Kristen Welker pressed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on whether they invaded Ukraine and on whether they felt Ukraine had a right to exist.
August 23 Trump navigates ongoing Russia, Ukraine negotiations during 31st week in office Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders, setting a two-week timeline for Ukraine negotiations after Putin talks in Alaska.
August 22 Talks stall and Putin grins. Weak guarantees will only invite more Russian strikes Empty assurances won’t save Ukraine. Russia remains hell-bent on waging its campaign of terror. High-stakes talks between Trump, Zelenskyy and European leaders didn't rein in Putin.
August 21 Zelenskyy seeks 'strong reaction' from US if Putin is not ready for bilateral meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he wants a "strong reaction" from the U.S. if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not sit down with him for a bilateral meeting.