A detailed breakdown of the controversial US–Russia Ukraine peace plan, how it emerged, why Europe is alarmed, and what the latest talks in Johannesburg and Geneva mean.

Ukrainian officials say a missile and drone attack killed dozens, right as the U.S. Army secretary arrived to push for peace talks.

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his special envoy Steve Witkoff will be going to Moscow next week to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin – and his son-in-law Jared Kushner might go with him.

U.S. officials have responded to a storm of criticism about the plan by insisting that it is still a work in progress.