Ukraine came under a fresh wave of Russian missile and drone attacks, hitting Kyiv and other major cities, just hours after US President Donald Trump hinted at possible “good news” on efforts to end t

The U.S. announced sanctions in October on Lukoil and Rosneft in an effort to tighten financial pressure over Russia's war in Ukraine. Britain followed with its own restrictions, targeting both companies and dozens of so-called shadow fleet tankers accused of helping Russia evade existing limits on oil exports.

President Donald Trump says he asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to target the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv for one week as the region experiences frigid temperatures and Putin agreed, but Russia hasn't confirmed that.

Russia attacked Ukraine’s capital Kyiv with ballistic missiles early on Tuesday, local authorities reported, following a week-long pause in strikes on major cities and infrastructure agreed to by Russia and the US as Ukraine grapples with plummeting winter temperatures.

Trump envoy reports "productive" meetings with Russian envoy on Ukraine peace deal, days after touting progress made toward peace after years of war.

Russia has proposed a de facto one-year extension of New START, but the president has yet to commit.

By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, praised U.S. President Donald Trump as an effective leader who was seeking peace but added that Moscow had seen no trace of nuclear submarines Trump said he moved to Russian shores.

NATO's ability to deter Russia has taken a huge hit as trust within the alliance erodes. European allies and Canada are investing billions to support Ukraine and boost defense budgets.