But they spared civilian boats, even those carrying Russian oil from Russian ports to finance the Russian war on Ukraine. Only in the past two weeks has Ukraine set aside those rules of engagement. Amid the latest U.

At least three oil tankers have been hit by explosions in what appears to be a stepped up unilateral effort by Ukraine to sink Russia's sanctions-dodging oil sales.

Russia is pushing to take over all of eastern Ukraine's Donbas region, where one resident tells NPR that she feels her "life depends on how our guys at the front hold on."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Pope Leo XIV near Rome on Tuesday, amid further planned meetings with fellow European leaders.

As Trump made his comments, Zelensky said he would be briefed by his negotiators, adding "some issues can only be discussed in person".

By Emily Chow SINGAPORE, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Oil prices held steady on Wednesday after falling about 1% in the previous session, as investors watched for progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks and awaited a decision on U.

But they spared civilian boats, even those carrying Russian oil from Russian ports to finance the Russian war on Ukraine. Only in the past two weeks has Ukraine set aside those rules of engagement. Amid the latest U.

Sir Keir Starmer paid tribute to Lance Corporal George Hooley, who the Ministry of Defence say died in a "tragic accident" away from the front lines.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he was prepared to hold elections - a key demand of Moscow and now Washington - if the United States and Kyiv's European allies could ensure the security of the vote.