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Live Updates: Zelensky Insists That U.S. Talks With Russia Include Ukraine
Concern that President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia might sideline Ukraine in discussions to end the war also appeared to bubble up at a NATO meeting in Brussels.The New York Times - 15m -
Oil prices fall on prospect of Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Oil futures fell Thursday, on track for back-to-back losses a day after President Donald Trump said he and President Vladimir Putin of Russia had agreed to begin talks on ending the war in Ukraine.MarketWatch - 28m -
Europe reels after Trump announces US-Russia talks on Ukraine
Germany criticises US for making ‘public concessions to Putin before negotiations have even begun’Financial Times - 59m -
Europe caught out by Trump's Russia move
After a frenetic 24 hours of US declarations, there is a tangible sense that Europe's leaders have been surprised.BBC News - 1h -
Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine on Trump announcement of peace talks
William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, joined CBS News to discuss President Trump's announcement that his national security team will begin immediate negotiations with the Kremlin to ...CBS News - 1h -
Trump really can achieve lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine — here’s how
President Trump has stated that he has begun to work with Russian President Vladimir Putin to put an end the war between Ukraine and Russia “immediately.”The Hill - 2h -
European stocks rise after Trump signals Ukraine peace talks
Crude oil and gas prices fall as traders look to possible end of three-year warFinancial Times - 2h -
Talks to end the war with Russia are set to begin — but Ukraine could pay a high price for peace
Almost three years after Russia invaded its neighbor Ukraine, talks are to begin to end the bloody and destructive war that has cost tens of thousands of lives.CNBC - 3h -
How Europe responded to Trump’s talks with Putin
EU capitals expressed shock and alarm at Ukraine appearing to be cut out of talks to end warFinancial Times - 4h -
FirstFT: Trump to meet Putin for Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia
Also in today’s newsletter, Apple teams up with Alibaba to develop AI in China and Elliott builds a 5% BP stakeFinancial Times - 4h -
The Economic Consequences of the (Ukraine) Peace
With apologies to John Maynard KeynesFinancial Times - 5h -
Trump Says Peace Talks Over Ukraine War Will Begin Immediately
After separate phone conversations with Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, President Trump says peace talks to end the Ukraine War will begin immediately. It follows the ...NBC News - 14h -
Trump Says Call With Putin Is Beginning of Ukraine Peace Negotiations
Among the topics the leaders discussed in their first confirmed conversation of President Trump’s second term was ending the war in Ukraine, he said.The New York Times - 14h -
NATO allies warn Ukraine and Europe can't be left out of peace talks with Russia
NATO allies are warning that Ukraine and Europe must not be left out of any peace talks after President Trump's announcement that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to start ...CBS News - 2h -
John Bolton denounces Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin peace talks
Former White House national security adviser John Bolton said Wednesday that President Trump had "effectively surrendered" to Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of expected peace negotiations, ...The Hill - 2h -
Morning Report — The art of the Russia-Ukraine peace deal
In today’s issue: President Trump said he’s working to fulfil a campaign promise to end Russia’s three-year invasion of Ukraine, ushering in negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. ...The Hill - 4h -
Why Europe fears a Trump-Putin peace deal in Ukraine
Also in this newsletter: Austria won’t have a far-right government — for nowFinancial Times - 10h -
The Papers: Putin 'peace talks' and a 'game of no halves'
Thursday's front pages are dominated by a phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.BBC News - 10h -
South Africa has been blindsided by Donald Trump
The US president’s attacks on the country might actually unite its peopleFinancial Times - 11h -
Trump excludes Europe from Ukraine peace talks
EU officials have struggled to secure meetings with their US counterpartsFinancial Times - 11h -
No lasting peace in Ukraine without European role in talks, leaders say after Trump-Putin call
Statement from countries including France, Germany and UK comes after US president says he and Putin are ready to begin talks. European powers, including Britain, France and Germany, have said they ...The Guardian - 13h -
Ukraine war talks start now, Trump says after Putin call
The US and Russia leaders speak over the phone after Trump says Nato membership for Ukraine is unlikely.BBC News - 13h -
Trump says US and Russia to start talks on Ukraine war ‘immediately’
American leader will meet Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia for discussionsFinancial Times - 16h -
Trump takes questions on Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Oval Office
President Trump took questions from reporters Wednesday at the swearing-in of his newly confirmed director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard. Trump said he will probably meet with Russian ...CBS News - 17h -
Trump on whether Ukraine, Russia are equal in peace talks: 'It's an interesting question'
President Trump on Wednesday would not say whether he considers Ukraine to be an “equal member” of efforts to end the war between Moscow and Kyiv, as his administration pushes for negotiations ...The Hill - 17h -
Breaking down Trump's latest moves on Russia, Ukraine
President Trump held a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin as his administration brokers deals to procure detained Americans. This comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers news on ...CBS News - 20h -
Trump speaks with Putin, says talks to end Ukraine war will begin "immediately"
President Trump said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and directed his national security team to lead negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.CBS News - 20h -
Trump speaks to Russia's Putin, Ukraine's Zelenskyy
President Trump announced on social media his calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.CBS News - 20h -
Hegseth rules out NATO membership for Ukraine in peace deal with Russia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that he does not believe Ukraine joining NATO is “realistic,” as the Trump administration looks to broker an end to Russia’s war in the country. ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump indicates Marc Fogel's release from Russia could help end war in Ukraine
President Trump has indicated that Marc Fogel's release from Russia could help end the war in Ukraine. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports on that.CBS News - 1d -
Russia Releases Marc Fogel After Talks With Trump Envoy
The Kremlin freed Marc Fogel, a teacher held for more than three years on drug charges, in a deal negotiated by Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s Middle East envoy.The New York Times - 1d -
Marc Fogel released from Russia after talks with Trump envoy
White House claims detained teacher was freed after ‘show of good faith’ by MoscowFinancial Times - 1d -
FirstFT: Trump orders pause on enforcing ban against bribing foreign officials
Also in today’s newsletter, Deloitte US staff ordered to drop gender pronouns, pros and cons of giving children weight-loss drugsFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump is forcing Europe to a reckoning on Ukraine
The worst nightmare of leaders on the continent is a deal between Putin and the US president done over their headsFinancial Times - 2d -
Ukraine and Russia trade long-range attacks as officials probe possibilities for peace
Officials say Russian forces have targeted Ukraine’s energy and gas infrastructure in a “massive” nighttime missile attack, while Ukrainian drones struck an important oil refinery inside RussiaABC News - 2d -
FirstFT: Trump to impose metals tariffs and new retaliatory levies
Also in today’s newsletter, Elliott takes a stake in BP and a shift in M&A advising on Wall StreetFinancial Times - 3d -
How Jimmy Butler landed with the Warriors, and why Kevin Durant was 'blindsided' by trade talks
One team was desperate to end an embarrassing saga. Another was desperate to appease its stars. Another was desperate to extend its flailing dynasty. Here's how it all went down.ESPN - 3d -
US officials are bound for Europe for top-level talks on Ukraine
President Donald Trump’s national security adviser Mike Waltz says that top administration officials are traveling to Europe this weekABC News - 3d -
Trump talking to Putin to end Ukraine war: 'I'd better not say' how much
President Trump says he has had talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine, telling The New York Post that the two leaders have spoken and "I better not say" just ...The Hill - 4d -
A Trump peace plan for Ukraine?
Reports suggest a proposed US peace plan could be unveiled this week.BBC News - 4d