Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin on Saturday for talks to try to revive a stalled push to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The envoys’ visit came as both sides escalated aerial attacks.

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin orders 72-hour pause in Kyiv strikes, Moscow claims – as Trump’s envoys fly in - Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to visit Moscow and Kyiv over the weekend

Direct hit on SBU headquarters in Kyiv targeted intelligence chief; airline suspends Moscow flights after Zelenskyy warning. What we know on day 1,655

When the Russia-Ukraine War began in February 2022, sports groups implemented bans on Russian and Belarusian athletes. As the war continues, some are easing restrictions.

Germany accused Russia of a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport and now pushes Baltic Sea allies to form a rapid-response hybrid warfare task force.

Ukraine's increasingly successful attacks on Russian oil refineries are rippling through gasoline and diesel energy markets worldwide.

By Olena Harmash and Yuliia Dysa KYIV, Sept 4 (Reuters) - A Russian drone hit the headquarters of Ukraine's SBU security service in Kyiv on Friday, one of the most high-profile targets struck during the war as Russia intensified its campaign of air strikes against Ukraine.

The SBU is vital to Ukraine's war efforts as it executes high-impact, deep strikes to damage Russia's war machine and its energy infrastructure.