The latest U.S. push to end Russia’s nearly 4-year-old war in Ukraine has unleashed a frenzy of diplomatic activity.

Russian President Vladimir Putin made the remarks to an Indian broadcaster before landing in India for a state visit, but refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject.

By Max Hunder HOSHCHA, Ukraine, Dec 4 (Reuters) - While many Ukrainian hospitals are struggling to cope with the endless influx of wounded, a maternity ward in the western town of Hoshcha lies eerily deserted.

Col. Gen. Vladimir Chirkin said Moscow's leadership was "unprepared" and misled into thinking 70% of Ukrainians supported Russia.

Putin also claimed that Zelensky’s European allies have pushed for demands that are “absolutely unacceptable."

KYIV, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people were left without power and heating in southern Ukraine after Russian night-time attacks on the frontline city of Kherson and Ukraine's largest seaport,

As President Emmanuel Macron of France visited China, its leader, Xi Jinping, said his country would play a constructive role in ending the fighting.

The facility teaches both civilians and military personnel the skills to fly drones and hit targets.

The European Union has unveiled a plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine over the next two years.

By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Oil prices settled up on Thursday on investors' expectations for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, while stalled Ukraine peace talks tempered expectations of a deal restoring Russian oil flows.