Russian President Vladimir Putin declares Russia's Ukraine war goals will be achieved through negotiations or military force as diplomatic efforts.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told ABC News during an exclusive interview in Moscow on Monday that he believes the warring parties are close to a deal.

A video of the attack on Novorossiysk with the Sub Sea Baby drone shows a calm port with several ships before a massive explosion kicks up water and debris.

Volodymyr Zelensky has called on Ukraine 's allies to show a united front against Russia at a crucial European Union summit on Moscow's frozen assets. The Ukrainian president urged European leaders to secure support for Kyiv and show Russia that continuing its war is “pointless” ahead of the summit in Brussels today.

Russia’s war economy is not collapsing, but neither is it stable. It survives by pushing strain into the future – into labour markets, public finances and the everyday lives of Russian households.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a "very workable" peace plan to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within days.

Zelensky says Russia is preparing for 'year of war'Volodymyr Zelenksy