After President Trump met President Vladimir V. Putin in Alaska, he said the Russian leader would be willing to meet with Ukraine’s president. That seems less and less likely.

Vice President JD Vance remains confident the U.S. can broker an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine despite potential hang-ups that have emerged.

Russia accused Ukraine of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight Sunday.

Russia said power and energy facilities had been targeted by Ukraine, which accused Russia of "spreading manipulations".

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Kyiv, the chief of staff of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, said on Sunday. "On this special day — Ukraine’s Independence Day — it is especially important for us to feel the support of our friends.