Ukraine’s retreat from most of the Russian region deprives it of a bargaining chip in peace talks.

President Trump wants a quick peace deal, but Ukrainians resist capitulation to Russia’s demands.

The Kremlin said there are reasons to be optimistic about a settlement to the conflict but that more work needs to be done.

Efforts to eject Ukrainian forces from Russian territory accelerated after President Trump halted support for Kyiv.

KYIV, Ukraine—The Russian army was advancing relentlessly in northeastern Ukraine in the summer of 2022 when the U.S. tipped ...

James Marson leads Ukraine coverage for The Wall Street Journal. He has covered Ukraine for 15 years, chronicling its efforts to establish itself as an independent European democracy through a ...

James Marson: And the account went like this. Bessent pushed a piece of paper across the table, which was a deal, a deal for Ukraine to sign away to the U.S. rights to some of its mineral resources.

WSJ Ukraine Bureau Chief James Marson explains what the retreat means for Ukraine and Russia. Photo: Russian Defense Ministry/Zuma Press KYIV, Ukraine—Ukraine’s audacious military gambit ...