Aug 24 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Russia has made "significant concessions" toward a negotiated settlement in its war with Ukraine and was confident progress was being made despite the lack of clear signs the conflict is nearing an end.

Vice President JD Vance said Russia has made "significant concessions" in talks to end its war with Ukraine but didn't rule out imposing more sanctions on the Kremlin.

Russia accused Ukraine of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight Sunday.