US Secretary of State Marco Rubio projected optimism on Sunday after what he described as productive discussions between the American and Ukrainian officials in Geneva, Switzerland, aimed at stopping the war in Ukraine.

Top U.S. and Ukrainian officials said Sunday they were making progress toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war but provided scant details.

Officials provide few details of how Kyiv and Moscow will resolve outstanding issues following meeting in Geneva

A proposed peace plan for Ukraine led by the United States has been met with anguish by many Ukrainians, who fear a post-war amnesty for Russian forces would erase accountability for alleged atrocitie

Washington and Kyiv said Sunday that any eventual deal to halt the war with Russia must fully uphold Ukraine's sovereignty, after "constructive" talks between US, Ukrainian and European officials in

President Zelensky says Ukraine faces one of the most difficult moments in its history, as the White House pushes its plan.

Pokrovsk was dubbed a "fortress" settlement in the Donetsk region, key to Ukrainian lines in the east and connected to other cities forming the backbone of Ukraine's defense in the east. Russia kicked off a push to take Pokrovsk in the summer of 2024.

A U.S.-Russian proposal would require Kyiv to give up territory and reduce its army. If Moscow complies with the terms, it could receive benefits including reintegration into the global economy.