Ukrainian and US negotiators gave an upbeat assessment of talks in Berlin on ending Russia’s war, with a top aide to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy voicing optimism that the sides could close in on an agreement by the end of the day.

President Donald Trump has directed U.S. officials to help to facilitate a “lasting and durable peace" between Ukraine and Russia, with a "very, very strong" package being presented.

The latest round of talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. envoys have ended as they and European allies seek an end to Russia's nearly four-year war.

The United States, Ukraine and major European countries have reached consensus on 90 percent of terms for a deal to end Ukraine’s war with Russia, two senior U.S. officials said Monday, but

A 1,000-strong "dark fleet" of rogue tankers evading sanctions has become a new target for the U.S. and Ukraine, according to a senior maritime intelligence analyst.

The US delegation described the talks as positive and said that consensus had been reached on an estimated 90% of outstanding issues. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s top aide said “real progress” had been made.

U.S. administration officials signaled Monday a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine may be closer than ever.

Germany will host U.S. and Ukrainian delegations over the weekend for talks on a ceasefire in Ukraine, before a summit with European leaders and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Berlin on Monday, a German official said.