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"Ukrainian troops must withdraw from the territories they hold" for fighting to cease, Putin said, or "Russia will achieve its goals by armed means"

Russia controls nearly one-fifth of Ukraine's territory. The Russian forces are currently fighting the Ukrainian forces in eastern Ukraine.

Putin stated that the US and Ukraine's draft peace plan could form the basis for ending the Ukraine conflict, but Russia will keep fighting if no deal is reached.

Russian maps show Pokrovsk under Moscow's control and Ukrainian troops encircled in neighbouring Myrnohrad.

The Trump peace plan calls for Ukraine to cede Donbas to Russia, while fighting will freeze on the front lines at their current positions.

President Trump has enlisted Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to handle high-stakes diplomacy in the administration's push to find a peace deal.

How then will the war end? This newspaper has long argued that for Ukraine success means emerging as a thriving, Western-leaning democracy.

Europe is considering seizing billions in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's support. This move aims to maintain pressure on Russia and bolster Ukraine's defense. European leaders are discussing this crucial financing option. The European Commission proposes using these assets for loans to Ukraine. Belgium's initial hesitation is being addressed as the clock ticks on this vital decision.

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday his plan to end the war in Ukraine has been \"fine-tuned\" and he's sending envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russ.

The International Monetary Fund has agreed to a new four-year, 8.2 billion dollar program for Ukraine. This funding aims to stabilize Ukraine's economy amidst ongoing wartime pressures. The program is expected to attract significant international support to cover Ukraine's financing needs. Ukrainian officials view this agreement as crucial for securing further aid from global partners.