Poland and Baltics to quit landmine treaty over Russia fears

Foreign policy expert on how to get Russia on board with a ceasefire

The White House said negotiations with Russia will begin immediately to end the war in Ukraine. President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone on Tuesday. Putin agreed to ...

CBS News - 17h

Russia Escalated Sabotage to Pressure U.S. and Allies on Ukraine, Study Says

Anger at Russia’s covert efforts, which included targeting undersea cables, warehouses and railways, has the potential to influence European reactions to the U.S.-led push for an end to the war.

The New York Times - 17h

Crimea has been a battleground and a playground. Why it's coveted by both Russia and Ukraine

Russia’s seizure of the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine exactly 11 years ago on March 18, 2014, was quick and bloodless, but it sent Moscow’s relations with the West into a downward spiral unseen ...

ABC News - 7h

‘Musicals can be quite sinister’: Tilda Swinton and Joshua Oppenheimer on bonkers bunker singalong The End

Inspired by a Russian tycoon’s survival bunker, the pair’s post-apocalyptic tale takes in environmental collapse, our facades and delusions – and big ol’ show tunes. Time is short for the family at ...

The Guardian - 5d

Why I quit my homestead dream just as farmer tradwives became mainstream

Our homesteading journey began with self-sufficiency and a dream, but it evolved through loss and social media fame. How much do you spend on health and wellness a month? Our homesteading ...

The Guardian - 5d

It's not quite a Tiger-like vibe, even if crowds at Players Championship love big names

The Players Championship paired the world's top three players -- Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele -- for two days. But it didn't elicit a Tiger buzz.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

PHOTO GALLERY | 'We didn't quit': Central Cambria girls rally, but fall short in Class 3A quarterfinal

NORTH HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Central Cambria High School girls basketball team implemented a spirited, sometimes frantic pace while cutting a 14-point deficit to four points in the final minute of ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Russia bombards Ukraine energy grid after Zelenskyy says team will hold talks with US

Officials say Russia targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in a large-scale missile and drone bombardment during the night

ABC News - Mar. 7

South Africa says Zelenskyy will visit in April as part of its ongoing talks with Ukraine and Russia

South Africa says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit in April for talks on finding “a path to peace” with Russia

ABC News - Mar. 7

Ukraine willing to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia as U.S. lifts aid freeze

Ukraine said it would accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia after talks with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

CBS News - Mar. 11

Poll: Most Americans are rooting for Ukraine. But nearly half think Trump prefers Russia.

A majority of American voters say their sympathies lie more with Ukraine than Russia in the war between the two countries.

NBC News - 2d

Natural gas prices may predict when a Russia-Ukraine peace deal is near

Watch natural-gas futures for signs energy traders believe a credible Russia-Ukraine peace deal is at hand.

MarketWatch - 49m

Russia launches devastating attack on Ukraine after Trump’s defence of Putin

Latest attacks came hours after Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin was ‘doing what anybody would do’. Russia launched a devastating attack on Ukraine on Saturday, killing at least 14 people and ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8

Russian forces recapture villages in Ukrainian-held pocket inside Russia

Volodymyr Zelenskyy to meet Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia while Ukrainian delegation will meet with Marco Rubio and Trump aides. Russia has taken control of several villages in the ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Ukraine, Russia trade attacks as Rubio efforts talks in Saudi Arabia

Ukraine and Russia traded drone attacks as Secretary of State Marco Rubio holds chats in Saudi Arabia with Ukrainian officials. Michael Bociurkiw, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia ...

CBS News - Mar. 11

Russia-Ukraine ceasefire proposal heads to Moscow after Kyiv agrees

Ukraine said Tuesday it is willing to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia after talks with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will now take the deal to the Russians. CBS ...

CBS News - Mar. 11

What's next after Ukraine agrees to U.S. proposal for ceasefire with Russia

The pressure to end Russia's war on Ukraine now shifts to Moscow, after the U.S. and a Ukrainian delegation agreed to a proposed ceasefire deal. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the ...

CBS News - Mar. 11

Trump hints at financial repercussions if Russia rejects Ukraine ceasefire

US president’s comments come after Ukrainian counterpart said he believed ‘strong steps’ were under consideration. Donald Trump has suggested he could target Russia financially as Ukraine’s ...

The Guardian - 6d

Trump meets with NATO chief amid push for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

President Trump sat down with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday as the U.S. pushes for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. While Russian President Vladimir Putin backed a deal in ...

CBS News - 5d

Waltz: Russia, Ukraine peace deal likely to include Donbas region cession

National security adviser Mike Waltz said Ukraine likely would have to cede some of its Donbas region to Russia if it wants a long-term peace deal. The comments, during an interview with Fox News ...

The Hill - 4d

President Trump says Russia could face consequences if it doesn't sign ceasefire with Ukraine

President Trump threatened Russia with consequences on Wednesday if it doesn't agree to a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine. CBS News' Holly Williams has more.

CBS News - 6d

Trump says 'very good chance' of Ukraine ceasefire while Russia keeps caveats

Russia struck a sedate tone Friday but acknowledged grounds for cautious optimism, after only backing the "idea" of a U.S.-brokered 30-day ceasefire with firm caveats.

CNBC - 4d

Oil ends higher as tighter U.S. sanctions on Iran, Russia may disrupt global supplies

Oil futures finished higher on Friday, with news of tighter U.S. sanctions on Iran and Russia having the potential to disrupt global crude supplies.

MarketWatch - 4d

Oil ends lower after Russia agrees to cease-fire on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure

Oil futures finished with a loss on Tuesday as Russia’s temporary cease-fire on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure lifted the possibility that the U.S. will ease sanctions on the flow of crude from ...

MarketWatch - 20h

Ukraine and Russia trade strikes after Putin declines to endorse Trump’s ceasefire proposal

Russia and Ukraine accused each other of air attacks on infrastructure, hours after a call between President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump.

NBC News - 5h

Trump Call With Zelensky About Russia-Ukraine War Is Underway, White House Says

The Ukrainian president earlier appeared open to Russia’s offer of a partial cease-fire but deeply skeptical, after President Trump spoke with President Vladimir V. Putin.

The New York Times - 50m

Lady Gaga: My biggest fear? Being alone

As she returns to pop with her seventh album, Mayhem, Lady Gaga reflects on the loneliness of fame.

BBC News - Mar. 7

Wall Street Sinks as Recession Fears Loom

Last week’s steep sell-off resumed, with all three major U.S. indexes suffering sharp declines.

Inc. - Mar. 10

Tuesday Briefing: U.S. Recession Fear Rattles Markets

Plus, how a leader’s gambit failed.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Skirmish in Syrian Capital Raises Fears of Expanding Violence

The overnight clash in Damascus appeared to have been contained, but it has heightened concerns that the violence sweeping the country’s coastal region could spread.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Does Verstappen fear Russell but not Norris? F1 Q&A

F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

BBC News - Mar. 11

Central banks should fear misbehaving inflation expectations

Widening dispersion and greater inflation uncertainty mean expectations are not as anchored as they appear

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Investors fear that market turmoil will no longer rein in Trump

Also in today’s newsletter, meet the revered Wall Street veteran with two protégés planted in the president’s inner circle

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Consumer outlook sinks as recession fears take hold

Consumers are growing increasingly pessimistic about their financial future as a wave of economic uncertainty takes hold.

CNBC - Mar. 11

Wine Businesses Fear Disaster in Threat of Huge Tariffs

President Trump’s threat to impose 200 percent fees on European wines could harm importers, distributors, retailers and restaurants without necessarily helping U.S. producers.

The New York Times - 4d