Ukraine News

• Peace talks rich in symbolism but fundamental differences between Russia and Ukraine remain September 6, 2026
  Despite talks between US envoys and both Putin and Zelensky, the expectation in Kyiv is the fighting will continue, writes James Landale.
• Majority Russian-speaking city in Ukraine considers language ban in the arts September 5, 2026
  Ukraine's third-biggest city Odesa decides this week whether to ban Russian-language content in music and literature in public.
• Trump envoys arrive in Moscow ahead of Ukraine talks, reports say September 5, 2026
  Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are due to hold talks with Russia before travelling to Ukraine on Sunday.