Live Updates: European Allies Insist That U.S. Talks With Russia Include Ukraine

Ukraine and Europe made to sit outside as US and Russia sharpen their carving knives

In this back-to-the-future world, Russia is fully restored to the top table, while the US envoys outdo each other to praise Trump. Europe live – latest on Ukraine talks Ukraine was laid out on ...

The Guardian - 8h

US and Russia agree to ‘lay the groundwork’ for ending Ukraine war

First high-level talks on the conflict since Vladimir Putin’s invasion mark extraordinary turnaround

Financial Times - 4h

US and Russia agree to explore mutual opportunities of end to Ukraine war

Riyadh talks involving US secretary of state and Russian counterpart mark tectonic shift in relations. US and Russian officials agreed to explore the “economic and investment opportunities” that ...

The Guardian - 6h

Trump signals Ukraine should hold elections as part of Russia peace deal

Remarks come hours after first high-level talks between Washington and Moscow since its invasion

Financial Times - 1h

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 week

ABC News - Feb. 9

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 - 6d

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 - 5d

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 - 5d

FirstFT: Trump to meet Putin for Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia

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Financial Times - 5d

Trump Says Saudi Arabia May Host Talks With Putin on Ukraine

The kingdom has increasingly emerged as a mediator in the Russia-Ukraine war, leveraging ties with both sides as well as with President Trump.

The New York Times - 5d

NATO Worries Grow That Europe Will Be Left Out of Talks to End War in Ukraine

President Trump has made it clear that he is pushing for an end to the war in Ukraine. The move has left Europe worried that it, and Ukraine, could be left out as he negotiates with Russia’s ...

The New York Times - 5d

Details on Trump's reciprocal tariffs plan, Ukraine peace talks and more

A new Trump executive order has the commerce secretary going country by country to determine the need for "fair and reciprocal" trade tariffs, the Senate confirmed RFK Jr. as health secretary and ...

CBS News - 5d

Trump signals uncertainty on Ukraine talks at Modi news conference

At a news conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Trump offered a vague response about Russia's role in the Ukraine war, suggesting negotiations haven’t truly begun and ...

NBC News - 5d

Vance, Zelensky meet for talks about ending war in Ukraine

Vice President Vance met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday to continue the Trump administration's conversations about ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, alongside Secretary of ...

The Hill - 4d

Left Out of Ukraine Talks, Europe Races to Organize a Response

The Trump administration’s push for direct negotiations with Russia without Ukraine’s involvement leaves the European allies with no clear role.

The New York Times - 1d

FirstFT: Marco Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine talks

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Financial Times - 1d

Why Saudi Arabia is the venue of choice for Trump talks on Ukraine

The kingdom has gone from pariah to potential peacemaker in recent years.

BBC News - 1d

Ukraine will not accept a Saudi-talks peace deal, says Zelenskyy

EU and Ukraine have been excluded from high-stakes negotiations between top Russian and US officials. Europe live – latest updates Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated that Ukraine would not ...

The Guardian - 1d

What key players want from Ukraine war talks

BBC reporters analyse what European powers in Paris, and Russian and US officials in Saudi Arabia aim to achieve.

BBC News - 1d

Rubio Meets Saudi Crown Prince for Talks on Gaza and Ukraine

Marco Rubio’s visit to Riyadh, his first as secretary of state, came amid uncertainty about the future of Gaza and Ukraine and criticism of unilateral U.S. moves over the wars in both places.

The New York Times - 1d

Europe consigned to kids’ table in Ukraine peace talks, says defence CEO

Decades of under-investment in military has left region isolated in US-Russia negotiations, says Rheinmetall chief

Financial Times - 20h

Trump defends excluding Ukraine from peace talks in Saudi Arabia

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with top Russian officials in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he will not accept any ...

CBS News - 1h

Watch live: Vance gives remarks on future of Ukraine at Munich Security Conference

Vice President Vance is set to give remarks from the Munich Security Conference in Germany Friday morning, with a heavy focus on the future of Ukraine as its war with Russia nears the three-year ...

The Hill - 4d

Zelenskyy: 'Very difficult' for Ukraine to survive without U.S. military support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that it would be “very, very, very difficult” for Ukraine to survive without U.S. military support, both now as it tries to repel Russia's ...

NBC News - 4d

Zelenskyy: Ukraine has ‘low chance to survive’ without U.S. military support

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells Kristen Welker that without military support from the United States, Ukraine could be vulnerable to ...

NBC News - 4d

Zelensky Says Ukraine Is Unlikely to Survive the War Without U.S. Support

His comments came on the first day of the Munich Security Conference, where anxious European officials had hoped to learn more about U.S. plans to broker peace talks.

The New York Times - 3d

U.S. and Russian officials discuss Ukraine war without Ukrainian leadership at table

Top U.S. and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia Tuesday morning for talks on Russia's war with Ukraine, but Kyiv officials were not present. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told ...

CBS News - 12h

Top U.S. and Russian officials meet without Ukraine to discuss war

Top U.S. and Russian officials are meeting in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. No other European countries are involved in the talks, including Ukraine. CBS News' Holly Williams ...

CBS News - 11h

Marco Rubio speaks with Sergei Lavrov ahead of US-Russia talks next week

Officials to meet in Saudi Arabia in sign that high-level contact has resumed after being halted by Ukraine war

Financial Times - 3d

The Papers: 'Zelensky could fall' as price of peace', as US and Russia agree more talks

High-level talks over ending the Ukraine war dominate the papers on Wednesday.

BBC News - 1h

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The Hill - Feb. 11

Russia says U.S. relations are on brink of collapse, refuses to confirm Trump call claim

The Kremlin said Russia-U.S. relations were nearing collapse and would not confirm whether President Putin had spoken with President Trump, after Trump said so.

NBC News - Feb. 10

Marc Fogel, American teacher held in Russia for 3.5 years, back in U.S. after release

Marc Fogel, an American school teacher, held by Russia for 3 1/2 years, will be released and allowed to come home, the White House said on Tuesday.

NBC News - 6d

Why U.S.-Russia prisoner swaps can take years of back-channel negotiations

Another American being held in Russia was released as part of negotiations to free her and two others from Belarus, according to the White House. This comes after the release of American teacher ...

CBS News - 6d

Russia reportedly frees U.S. man held over purportedly pot-laced food

Russian media say American Kalob Byers, 28, was detained as he flew into Moscow after cannabis-laced marmalade or gummies were found in his baggage.

CBS News - 1d

Zelenskyy demands ‘real security guarantees’ before peace talks; Vance accused of ‘trying to pick a fight’ with EU – live

Ukrainian president meets US vice-president JD Vance for bilateral talks; EU foreign policy chief and fellow leaders criticise Vance speech in Munich. Pope Francis has been hospitalised for ...

The Guardian - 4d

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