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Why McConnell voted against Gabbard; new details on Trump-Putin call
After almost three years of fighting between Russia and Ukraine, President Trump said late Wednesday he is working to end the war. Mr. Trump said Wednesday he spoke with both Russian President ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Trump's outreach to Putin marks stark shift from Biden administration policy
President Trump held a lengthy phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday and directed members of his national security team to "immediately" begin negotiations aimed at ending ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
House Democrat: Trump, Hegseth 'literally appear to be negotiating on behalf of Putin'
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) on Wednesday said President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are negotiating on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin and argued the commander in chief has ...The Hill - Feb. 13 -
‘I feel angry and betrayed’: Ukrainians react to Donald Trump’s call to Putin
While some Kyiv residents express relief over possible end to war, others predict further Russian attacks in future. The first thing Olena Litovchenko thought, when she read the news of Donald ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
Ben Jennings on a Valentine’s Day gift for Putin from Trump – cartoon
Discover and buy more of Ben’s cartoons here Order your own print of this cartoon from the Guardian Print Shop Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
'So many mistakes' in Trump’s 'illogical' negotiations with Putin: Fmr. Amb. to Russia
NBC News White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul join Meet the Press NOW to report on President Trump’s statements on negotiations to end the ...NBC News - 6d -
The Papers: 'Don't let Putin win' and 'King's trip to charm Trump'
The papers are still mostly leading with Trump and Putin's pledge to begin negotiations to end the Ukraine war.BBC News - 6d -
Top Armed Services Dem: Trump & Vance show ‘weakness in the face of Putin'
President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance are “undermining the coalition by not standing up” to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the war in Ukraine, says Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.)NBC News - 5d -
Marvin Kalb on how a Trump-Putin summit could lead to disaster
The veteran CBS and NBC journalist discusses why he believes an agreement between Trump and Putin that betrays Ukraine could send a chilling message to the rest of the world about America's ...CBS News - 4d -
Putin Has Long Wanted More Power in Europe. Trump Could Grant It.
Remarks by Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are fueling concerns that the U.S. will move away from Europe and align with Moscow.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump’s Pivot Toward Putin’s Russia Upends Generations of U.S. Policy
As peace talks opened in Saudi Arabia, President Trump made clear that the days of isolating Russia are over and suggested that Ukraine was to blame for being invaded.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump Pivots Toward Putin, and R.F.K. Jr. Says ‘Nothing’ Is Off Limits
Plus, an asteroid alert (for 2032).The New York Times - 1d -
Steve Rosenberg: How Putin and Trump shook the world up in a week
It is a week that has upended alliances and put Russia at the top table of global politics.BBC News - 1d -
Breaking down Trump's claims about Zelenskyy, relationship with Putin
As President Trump prepares to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending his invasion of Ukraine, he picked up his rhetorical attacks on the president of the invaded country, ...CBS News - 19h -
How Trump's attacks on Zelenskyy compare to criticism from Putin's Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said President Donald Trump is in a "disinformation space" as public recriminations between the two leaders deepened.ABC News - 6h -
Trade, tariffs and visas to dominate Trump-Modi talks
The leaders share a warm relationship, but both will have their own wish list when they meet this week.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
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 - Feb. 11 -
Trump’s dangerous approach to peace in Ukraine
European leaders need to speed up efforts to take control of their defenceFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
Why Trump wants Ukraine’s minerals
Vast estimated deposits of lithium and titanium have yet to be significantly developedFinancial Times - 1d -
Ukraine or Russia: Whose side is Trump on?
Nick asks former UK foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt.BBC News - 14h -
FirstFT: Bolsonaro charged with leading coup plot
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump calls for Ukraine elections and China’s holdings of Treasuries fallFinancial Times - 1d -
Ukraine says Russian drone hit Chernobyl power plant's shelter; Vance to meet with Zelenskyy
The radiation containment shelter at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant was struck Thursday night by a Russian drone, according to Ukraine. The U.N.'s energy watchdog says radiation levels have ...CBS News - 6d -
Vance, Zelenskyy meet on ending Russia-Ukraine war amid admin's mixed messages
Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met on Friday in Munich discuss how to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.ABC News - 5d -
A jolt for Europe in Munich and a critical week ahead as US and Russia are set to meet on Ukraine
The future of Ukraine hangs in the balance as U.S. officials head to Saudi Arabia to begin direct negotiations with Moscow over ending the war, leaving Kyiv and its European allies scrambling to ...ABC News - 3d -
Trump meets with Japanese prime minister as tariff threat looms large
Donald Trump is meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in a high-stakes visit for a key ally that depends on the United States for security and trade.ABC News - Feb. 7 -
Jordan’s king to meet Trump in push against Gaza takeover plan
King Abdullah will be first Arab leader to visit US president as proposal to ‘clean out’ enclave alarms regional officialsFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Trump to meet with king of Jordan amid push for Gaza resettlement plan
President Trump is set to speak with King Abdullah of Jordan at the White House Tuesday in their first meeting since Trump unveiled his plan to take over Gaza. CBS News chief White House ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Jordan's King Abdullah II arrives in D.C. for Trump meeting
Jordan's King Abdullah II has arrived at the White House for his meeting with President Trump. This comes as Mr. Trump insists Jordan and Egypt should receive displaced Palestinians from Gaza. CBS ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Meeting with Trump, Jordan's king offers to take in thousands of Palestinian children
WASHINGTON — Jordan’s King Abdullah II said Tuesday that he would take in 2,000 Palestinian children from Gaza who are very sick or have cancer in response to a plan by President Donald Trump to ...NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Trump pushes Gaza plan in meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah
President Trump hosted Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday as he escalates pressure on the Arab nation to take in refugees from Gaza.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Watch: Trump, King Abdullah II give remarks at White House meeting
President Trump welcomed King Abdullah II of Jordan to the White House on Tuesday morning, as Trump doubled down on his push for the U.S. to take responsibility for the war-torn Gaza Strip. During ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Trump says U.S. will take Gaza during King Abdullah II meeting
President Trump took questions while meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II and provided more details on his Gaza plans. The king announced that Jordan will open its doors to 2,000 Palestinian ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Meeting with Trump, Jordan's king offers to take in thousands of Palestinian children
WASHINGTON — Jordan’s King Abdullah II said he reiterated Tuesday during a meeting with President Donald Trump his country's and the region's "steadfast opposition" to the president's plan to ...NBC News - Feb. 11 -
What to know about Trump's meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II
President Trump met with Jordan's King Abdullah II and reiterated his intention to displace around two million Palestinians so that the Gaza Strip can be developed. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Trump Doubles Down on Controversial Gaza Plan While Meeting Jordan's King
President Trump met with Jordan's King Abdullah at the White House, where he defended his controversial plan to take over and rebuild Gaza. Abdullah said Jordan will take 2,000 children from Gaza ...NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Trump meets with Marc Fogel after release from Russia
Marc Fogel returned to the United States on Tuesday after spending more than three years in prison in Russia, expressing his appreciation to President Trump during an emotional meeting at the White ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
India's Modi to meet with Trump, Musk on Thursday as trade tensions mount
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has meetings set up for Thursday with President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, among other leaders.CNBC - Feb. 12 -
New details on Trump's new tariffs memo as he meets with India's Modi
President Trump is meeting with India's Narendra Modi at the White House as a new memo emerges on his new tariff intentions. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.CBS News - Feb. 13 -
Watch: Trump, India's Modi give remarks after White House meeting
President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a joint conference Thursday afternoon following their meeting at the White House. Trump invited Modi to Washington earlier this month ...The Hill - 6d