War in Ukraine:

Russian Disinformation

Impasse Over Territory

Putin’s War Budget

How Europe Changed

Evolving Aerial Tactics

Why Russia Invaded

Balance of Power

A Bad Peace in Ukraine Carries Global Risks

Emergency services at the site of a Russian missile attack in Sumy, Ukraine, on April 14. — Emergency services at the site of a Russian missile attack in Sumy, Ukraine, on April 14.Photographer: Roman Pilipey/Getty Images

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By Anthony Halpin

April 23, 2025 at 9:59 AM UTC

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US President Donald Trump appears confident an agreement to halt Russia’s war in Ukraine may be a matter of days away.