Ukraine has reached a preliminary peace agreement with Russia, marking the most significant diplomatic breakthrough since the war erupted over two years ago, a U.S. official told Fox News.
According to the official, both sides have accepted the core terms of the deal, with only “minor details” left to be finalized before a formal signing. The development has raised cautious optimism across the international community, even as violence on the ground continues to underline the fragility of the moment.
The tentative agreement was disclosed just hours after Russia carried out a devastating overnight strike on Kyiv, killing at least six people and injuring 13 others. Emergency crews worked through the early morning to rescue survivors from collapsed buildings, reinforcing the grim reality that the war remains active despite diplomatic progress.
In a separate development, Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa Onilu, inaugurated a joint committee tasked with drafting a new curriculum for formal review and adoption—an initiative aimed at strengthening information management and civic education amid the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.
While global leaders have welcomed the prospect of peace, analysts warn that the path ahead remains uncertain. Previous attempts at negotiation have repeatedly collapsed under renewed hostilities, making the coming days critical for both nations.
For now, hopes rest on whether the warring sides can convert the preliminary accord into a lasting ceasefire and, ultimately, a durable peace agreement.