Russian forces are making inroads towards Velyka Novosilka in the Donetsk region, according to the Institute for the Study of War.

U.S. sanctions have forced the dismantling of Lukoil's overseas empire, turning it into one of the most politically charged energy auctions since the Cold War.

The 28-point proposal, which comes as the Trump administration tries to restart settlement talks, includes demands long rejected by Kyiv as nonstarters.

The United States has drafted a 28-point peace plan for ending the war in Ukraine which is being studied by Kyiv, Moscow and interested countries in Europe.

Russian forces have occupied the village of Zelenyi Hai in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Source: DeepState, a Ukrainian group of military analysts Details: The Russians have also managed to advance near Vysoke and Yablukove,