The United States has proposed its own United Nations resolution marking the third anniversary of Russia’s war in Ukraine after refusing to back one drafted by Kyiv and backed by Europe.

Ahead of the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the US has proposed a draft United Nations resolution. The proposal, made available to dpa, does not explicitly name Moscow as the aggressor,

Representatives of Russia and the United States are planning a second meeting within the next two weeks, according to RIA state news agency.

Relations between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump deteriorated rapidly Wednesday.

The U.S. offered a draft U.N. resolution that stops far short of a competing European-backed statement demanding an immediate withdrawal of all of Moscow's forces from Ukraine.

By The Associated Press Preparations are underway for a face-to-face meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia’s deputy foreign minister said

Russia’s deputy foreign minister says preparations have begun for a face-to-face meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin