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Top Russian and US officials meet for talks on Ukraine war without Kyiv
Top Russian and American officials met in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to begin talks on improving ties and negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine.
Team Trump's strategy for getting Europeans to step up is working
The White House's message to Europe — do more to protect your continent rather than have the United States do it — seems to be bearing fruit.
Trump demands 50% share of Ukraine’s revenues from critical minerals, oil and gas, ports and infrastructure: report
The demand has caused “consternation and panic” in Kyiv, according to The Telegraph.
NATO boss lauds Trump's leadership on Ukraine, tells Europe: 'Get your act together'
"Europe wants to have a place at the table. Well, I told them, fight yourself a way to the table by coming up with concrete proposals,'' said NATO Secretary General...
Baltic nation warns of major risk if Ukraine war is 'frozen' – and how it impacts NATO
The Baltic nation's Constitution Protection Bureau (SAB) assessed that Russia does not currently have the manpower and resources to threaten NATO -- but that could change.
Wrong way to win back voters, ludicrous denials of gov’t fraud and other commentary
Democrats’ “unconditional defense of government bureaucracies does not appear to be a promising route” to recapturing the voters they’re losing, warns Ruy Teixeira at The Liberal Patriot.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer insists 'US security guarantee' the only path to peace in Ukraine
Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have both proposed sending peacekeeping forces to Ukraine.
Ukrainians assured Russia peace talks just a start after Trump team leaves Kyiv out of Saudi Arabia discussions
'They have to be at the table,' Sen. Thom Tillis told reporters in Ukraine's capital.
Zelensky rejects Trump's demand for half of Ukraine's rare minerals
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected President Trump's demand for half of Ukraine's rare earth minerals, saying the proposal appears to only be considered compensation for US aid so far.
US, Russia officials to hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia ahead of Trump-Putin meeting
Top Russian officials will hold talks with U.S. counterparts on restoring ties, negotiating a peaceful settlement to the war in Ukraine and preparing a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President...
UK offers peacekeeping troops to Ukraine ahead of Paris talks
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has become the first European leader to say he is ready to put peacekeeping troops in Ukraine.
Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia before Russia talks to end Ukraine war
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia on Monday ahead of expected talks with Russian officials aimed at ending Moscow's nearly three-year war in Ukraine.
UK PM Starmer offers to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday he was ready to send British troops to Ukraine as part of any postwar peacekeeping force as talks aimed at ending the conflict were...
Ukraine, Europe will be part of 'real' peace talks, says Rubio, as US weighs Putin's motives
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday said Ukraine and Europe would be part of any "real negotiations" to end Moscow's war.
Zelensky says Ukraine has 'low chance' of survival without US support -- and insists he trusts Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned his country has a "low chance" of survival without US military aid, and insisted that he still trusts President Trump.
US, Russian officials to meet in Saudi Arabia to negotiate end of war -- Ukraine not invited
Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky said his nation was not invited to the negotiating table, The Guardian reports.
US to lead Russia, Ukraine peace talks without Europe — but demands plans on post-war support
The United States is requesting detailed proposals from European countries on how they plan to support Ukraine throughout and following peace negations with Russia.
8 somber 'SNL' cold opens that brought tears instead of laughs
“Saturday Night Live” normally sets up big laughs in its traditional show openers, but occasionally it faces tragedy head-on.
Russian drone strikes Chernobyl reactor protective shell: Zelensky
A Russian drone struck the containment shell protecting the radioactive reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, causing significant damage, Ukraine claimed Friday morning.
Trump focused on 'productive negotiation' with Putin and Zelensky to end brutal war in Ukraine, JD Vance says
Vice President JD Vance declared Thursday that the US will consider sanctions and even military action if Russian Vladimir Putin refuses to end the nearly three-year long war in Ukraine.