Chinese leader Xi Jinping may push Russian President Vladimir Putin towards peace, as Russia's economy heavily depends on China, states Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an interview with Bloomberg.

The document proposes extending martial law in Ukraine starting at 5.30 a.m. (0330GMT) on Feb. 8, 2025 for another 90 days. Similarly, it suggests extending the period of general mobilization, also by 90 days, beginning on the same date.

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to broker a peace deal in Ukraine, but as he prepares to take office, peace seems as elusive as ever.

President Donald Trump, just hours after his inauguration, announced his intention to end the war in Ukraine by engaging in direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump emphasized the need to speak with Putin to gauge his willingness for peace, noting that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is prepared for a peace agreement.

I think he should make a deal,” U.S. president says about the Kremlin chief. The war “is not making him look good.”

US President Donald Trump also said that Ukraine's President Zelensky told him that he would like to have peace. Trump intensified attempts to bring his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to the negotiation table to end the ongoing war.

In his first public comments following President Donald Trump's inauguration, Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated on Monday that he sees a second Trump presidency as an opportunity for a new era in U.S.-Russian relations.

US President Donald Trump urges Russian President Vladimir Putin to strike a deal to end the war in Ukraine, warning of severe consequences for Russia

As president-elect, Donald Trump said on more than one occasion that he could end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office. More than a day into his presidency, the war rages on. But “ending wars” does still appear to be a top priority for the new administration.

If the timing of the war's end depended on Ukraine and the democratic world, it would be over tomorrow. However, victory must lead to a just peace, Head of the Presidential Office of Ukraine Andriy Yermak says during an interview in Davos.

The Russian leader Vladimir Putin has neither veto power nor a voice in deciding who will join NATO, Secretary General Mark Rutte reports during the press conference in Davos. "We must clearly understand that Vladimir Putin has no veto power and no say over who will join NATO in the future.