Latest from Russia-Ukraine War

'We need to understand which country will be ready to do what at each specific moment.'

Kremlin also tempers hopes for peace deal by downplaying chance of summit with Zelenskyy.

NY Times: Military resurgence is guiding Putin as he pushes for a peace deal on his terms.

Trump's press secretary said 'the President was serious' about the comment.

New York Times: “I’m averaging about a war a month,” Trump said.

Dozens of Kiwis have fought in Ukraine despite the risks and low pay, and some have died.

New York Times: Trump's shifting stance leaves Zelenskyy wary in Ukraine peace talks.

The White House meeting comes days after Trump held a summit with Putin in Alaska.

Trump complimented Zelenskyy on his outfit during their Oval Office meeting.

He says he normally attends these talks with world leaders. Video / Mark Mitchell

The pair will have a one-on-one before they are joined by European leaders.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Gangs make prison violence harder and ‘Donald Trump played into Putin’s hands’.

The letter urged Putin to make peace for the sake of children.

The US President is backing Russia's demand for Ukraine to cede Donetsk to end the war.

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy is to hold talks with Donald Trump in Washington tomorrow.

Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Donald Trump in Washington.

The Ukrainian leader said they would discuss 'ending the killing and the war'.

Trump and Putin are meeting in Alaska this morning to hopefully discuss peace and a ceasefire deal for Ukraine. Ukraine is not present at the meeting and was not invited.

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska to discuss peace without Ukraine. Video / NZ Herald

Stephen Hoadley, International Relations expert breaks down the latest developments. Video / Herald NOW

European leaders fear Putin will cajole Trump into a settlement imposed on Ukraine.

Ron Mark has been added to the Russophobes website as an enemy of Russia.

'If the first one goes okay, we'll have a quick second one,' the US President says.

Zelenskyy has urged Trump to push for a ceasefire in upcoming talks in Alaska with Putin.

German, British, French leaders plan virtual talks with Kyiv before Trump meets Putin.

Multiple New Zealanders have joined Ukraine's Foreign Legion and been killed and injured.

The Ukraine President says his country won't surrender land for peace.

Putin consulted the leaders of China and India ahead of the Alaska summit.

The United Arab Emirates has been named as a potential location for the summit.