Russia’s illegal seizure of Crimea from Ukraine 11 years ago was quick and bloodless. But Kyiv and most of the world never recognized Moscow’s annexation of the strategic peninsula.

By Elizabeth Piper, Daphne Psaledakis and John Irish LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) - U.S., Ukrainian and European officials meet in London on Wednesday to discuss ending Russia's war in Ukraine but chances of any breakthrough look slim after most foreign ministers pulled out despite U.

(Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy acknowledged on Wednesday that peace talks in London had been marked by "emotions" and pledged that Ukraine would abide by its constitution, an oblique reference to U.

The decision by Secretary of State Marco Rubio to pull out of the meeting and an objection by Ukraine’s leader to a key U.S. proposal raised questions about the state of the negotiations.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine April 15, 2025. REUTERS/Nina Liashonok/File photo (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy acknowledged on Wednesday that talks in London had been marked by emotions and expressed hope that future joint work would lead to peace.