Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed while peace talks enter second day - Moscow pressures Zelensky to give in over Donetsk as talks continue in Abu Dhabi

By Olena Harmash KYIV, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Ukrainian and Russian officials wrapped up a "productive" first day of new U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi, Kyiv's lead negotiator said on Wednesday, as fighting in Europe's biggest conflict since World War Two raged on.

As both sides scramble to source vital parts, some experts are convinced Russian buyers are being favoured by Beijing

In October, China deepened its support for Russia’s war effort through intelligence sharing, expanded drone supplies, and closer military cooperation, while strengthening diplomatic and economic ties with Russia. China’s moves drew criticism from ...

As both sides scramble to source vital parts, some experts are convinced Russian buyers are being favoured by Beijing.

In a surprise move, Russia, Ukraine and the US will meet for direct trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi for the first time today - but Moscow has not eased its attacks on energy networks and residential buildings across Ukraine.

China does not see Europe as a single political bloc but as a collection of states with varying strategic importance. Beijing aims to balance its approach between the US and the EU through economic and diplomatic means, avoiding open confrontation ...

Observers say the case of John Patrick reflects human exploitation and the structural pressure on Russia’s manpower resources.

Russia has launched a "massive attack" on Ukraine's two largest cities and cut power to 1.2 million buildings nationwide. Kyiv's foreign minister has condemned Vladimir Putin's "cynical" violence while peace talks with Moscow and Washington are ongoing.