RFE/RL's Live Briefinggives you all of the latest developments on Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western military aid to Kyiv, worldwide reaction, and the plight of civilians and refugees. For all of RFE/RL's coverage of the war, clickhere.

Latest Developments At A Glance

• U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron to the White House for high-stakes talks amid a growing divide between the United States and European capitals as Washington looks to quickly end the war in Ukraine.
• President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed the "heroism" of Ukrainians as more than a dozen foreign leaders converged on Kyiv tomark the third anniversaryof the war sparked by Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor.
• Zelenskyy has said he isready to give up his positionto bring peace, saying it could be in exchange for his country joining NATO.
• Speaking on February 23, Zelenskyy saidtalks with the United States on the matterwere "making progress." The same day, Trump aide Steve Witkoff told CNN that he expected the deal to be signed this week.
• Russian forces launched amassive overnight attack on Ukraine, deploying 267 Shahed-type attack drones, various decoy UAVs, and three Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, the Ukrainian Air Force said on February 23.
• Trump on February 22 said hewants Ukraine to pay back billions of dollarsthe United States sent to the country to help it defend against Russias full-scale invasion.
• London will unveil asignificant package of sanctionsagainst Russia on February 24, the anniversary of the start of Moscows full-scale war with Ukraine, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said on February 23.
• The United States has proposed a draftUN resolutionthat uses less critical language of Russias full-scale invasion of Ukraine than a draft resolution put forward by the European Union and Ukraine.

How Has Moscow's War In Ukraine Transformed Russia?

Russias invasion of Ukraine, which marks its third year on February 24, has been a geopolitical earthquake, shaking the decades-old international order. The ramifications for Russian citizens have been far from uniform, differing sharply by region and social group, among other factors. Read the report by RFE/RL's Russian Service and Todd Princehere.

Can The U.S. And Russia Impose A Peace Deal On Ukraine?

he U.S.-Russia talks have intensified concerns of them reaching agreement on ending the war in Ukraine that ignores Ukrainian and European interests. Washington has said it does not wish to do this, but would it even be possible? Read the article by Ray Furlonghere.

How Realistic Is A European Peace-Keeping Force In Ukraine?

Amid a whirlwind of diplomacy, European leaders have begun talking with renewed urgency about sending troops to Ukraine. What would a peacekeeping force look like and how realistic is it? Read the article by Ray Furlonghere.

What Have We Learned From High-Stakes U.S.-Russia Talks In Saudi Arabia?

U.S. and Russian officials have finished their first talks on ending the war in Ukraine, with Kyiv and its European allies watching anxiously from the sidelines. Read the report by Reid Standishhere.

How Will USAID Cuts Affect Ukraine?

The abrupt suspension of USAID funding is leaving some Ukrainian charities struggling to cope as their financial lifeline is being severed. Read the story by Ray Furlonghere.

Ukraine Needs U.S. Weapons. Trump Wants Its Rare Earth Minerals. What Gives?

The latest twist in U.S. President Donald Trumps maneuvering to bring Russias war on Ukraine to an end? No more U.S. for Kyiv unless on it gives U.S. more access to its rare earth minerals. What exactly is a rare earth mineral and why does Trump want it? Read the report by Mike Eckel and Wojtek Grojechere.

Can Kyiv Convince Ukrainian Refugees To Come Back Home?

As Ukraine faces a critical labor shortage amid its ongoing war with Russia, the government is urging millions of refugees abroad to return and help rebuild the nation. New unity hubs in Europe aim to reconnect Ukrainians with their homeland -- but will they be enough to persuade those who have started new lives elsewhere? Read the story by Vasyl Arovychhere.

North Korean Troops Vanish From Ukraine Wars Front Lines, Officials Say

North Korean troops have not been seen on the front lines in Ukraine for weeks now, Ukrainian and U.S. officials say. After taking big losses, its unclear if theyre retreating for good or just temporarily rotating out. Read the report by Mike Eckelhere.

China Supplying Key Chemicals For Russian Missiles, RFE/RL Investigation Finds

An investigation by RFE/RLs Schemes has found that companies at least partially owned by the Chinese state are feeding critical minerals to Russian suppliers to manufacturers of weapons the Kremlin has used to pummel Ukraine since its all-out invasion nearly three years ago. Read the report by Kyrylo Ovsyaniy, Anna Myroniuk, Schemes and Carl Schreckhere.

As Putin Spends Billions On War, Russians Struggle To Afford Homes

Soaring interest rates and sharp subsidy cuts have brought a once-thriving mortgage market to a halt, putting homeownership out of reach for many Russians. Sky-high mortgage rates may rise further this year, and massive spending on the war against Ukraine means relief may be far away. Read the report by Todd Princehere.

Why Do Ukrainians Oppose Lowering The Conscription Age?

A Ukrainian mother told RFE/RL that she has sent her teenage sons abroad so that they can avoid military service when they came of age -- and shes not alone. Suggestions by senior U.S. politicians that Ukraine lower the conscription age from 25 to18 are deeply unpopular. Read the report by Ray Furlong, RFE/RLs Ukrainian Service, and Current Timehere.

What A Ukraine Peace Plan Could Look Like

In European capitals, behind closed doors, diplomats and leaders are spit-balling what a Ukrainian peace plan might actually look like. European peacekeeping troops are one option (dont expect much enthusiasm from Moscow). Read the article by Mike Eckelhere.

Ukraine Territorial Control (Updated weekly)

Interactive: Occupied, Militarized Crimea

As Ukrainian leaders vow to reclaim all territories seized by Russia, Moscow has prepared extensive defensive measures, particularly in Crimea, a region unlawfully annexed in 2014. This area, now under Russian occupation, has been heavily militarized with an array of air bases and army bases, making it one of the most fortified zones in the war. View the interactive map by Crimea.Realities, Schemes, RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service, and Central Newsroomhere.