Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly lauded President Donald Trump’s peace-building efforts, despite Trump’s absence from the Nobel Prize winners’ list. Putin also expressed optimism about extending a pivotal nuclear arms agreement with the United States for another year.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Vladimir Putin plans to launch a “big war” across Europe. In an alarming statement, Zelenskyy suggests that the conflict could escalate beyond current boundaries and bring new challenges to European stability.

Russian President Vladimir Putin once again accused Western nations of instigating the 2014 coup in Ukraine, portraying Russia’s military involvement as a direct reaction to external threats. This report underscores the enduring tensions between Moscow and Western powers over Ukraine’s ongoing conflict.

Reporting from Kyiv, CBS News’ Holly Williams finds a continent wary of Donald Trump’s claim that he could broker peace with Vladimir Putin. European leaders question whether the Russian president has any intention of ending the war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed readiness to discuss peace in Ukraine but remains resolute in achieving Russia’s objectives, according to the Kremlin. Meanwhile, President Trump has announced a tougher stance on Russia, signaling a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy.

In a bold move, President Vladimir Putin has called for the “strangling” of U.S. tech firms like Microsoft and Zoom operating in Russia. Addressing frustrations over American companies’ continued presence despite announced exits, Putin urges the development of domestic alternatives to counteract Western economic pressures.

In a significant escalation of the conflict, Russia has launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine in over three years, according to Ukrainian officials. Former U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in on the situation, stating that Russian President Vladimir Putin has “gone crazy,” adding to international concerns.