Trump secures release of American detained in Russia

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 - Feb. 13

Oil prices post back-to-back losses on prospect of Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Oil futures tallied back-to-back session losses on Thursday, a day after President Donald Trump said that he and President Vladimir Putin of Russia had agreed to begin talks on ending the war in ...

MarketWatch - 6d

EU foreign policy chief on Ukraine-Russia talks: 'Any quick fix is a dirty deal'

The European Union’s (EU) foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said “any quick fix” in forging a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia should not be done without the involvement of the rest of ...

The Hill - 6d

Vance to meet Zelenskyy amid concerns about US-Russia talks to end the war in Ukraine

Vice President JD Vance will lead the U.S. delegation to the Munich Security Conference amid intense concern and uncertainty over the Trump administration’s foreign policy

ABC 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

Rapid warfare tech helps U.S. Army build on lessons learned in Ukraine's war with Russia

U.S. troops have for the first time, tried out new equipment that has been developed and tested using information from the real life battlefield in Ukraine.

NBC News - 5d

Without Europe a Russia-Ukraine peace deal wouldn't work, EU foreign policy chief says

If Europe is left out of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, a deal wouldn't work, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told CNBC at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday.

CNBC - 5d

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 - 4d

Live updates: Push for Ukraine-Russia peace deal takes spotlight; House to consider budget negotiations

President Trump said Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to begin negotiations immediately, with plans to meet in Saudi Arabia, which has unsettled some Republican Senators who ...

The Hill - 4d

Rubio lays out next steps toward talks with Russia and Ukraine over ending the war

Secretary of State Marco Rubio laid out the next steps in kickstarting talks with Russia and Ukraine aimed at ending the war, following President Trump's phone calls with leaders of both countries ...

CBS News - 4d

Europe tries to muscle up as US plots mediation to help end Russia's war in Ukraine

European leaders are taking steps to answer assertive U.S. efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine

ABC News - 3d

Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of expected talks with Russia over Ukraine war

A U.S. delegation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio is preparing to hold talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia about the war in Ukraine. President Trump signaled Sunday he's confident that a ...

CBS News - 3d

Europe clambers to form Ukraine plan as U.S. forges ahead with Russia on peace talks

Europe is vying for a say in fast-advancing Russia-Ukraine peace talks after the U.S. over the weekend exacerbated fears that Brussels would be absent from the high level negotiations.

CNBC - 3d

European leaders hold emergency summit ahead of U.S.-Russia meeting in Saudi Arabia

European leaders are having an emergency meeting in Paris as concerns grow that Ukraine is being left out of U.S. peace talks with Russia. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more.

CBS News - 3d

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 - 3d

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

U.S. and Russia agree to restore embassy staffing in high-level talks on Ukraine war

The United States and Russia on Tuesday kicked off high-level talks marking President Donald Trump's reversal of American policy on Moscow.

NBC News - 2d

U.S., Russia end first high-level talks since 2022 as Ukraine peace negotiations hang in the balance

Ukrainian officials were not present at the talks in Riyadh, Kyiv said, and European allies remain frozen out of the discussions for now.

CNBC - 2d

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 - 1d

EU envoys approve more sanctions against Russia to mark the third anniversary of its war on Ukraine

European Union envoys have approved new sanctions against Russia, with the measures set to enter into force next week on the third anniversary of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine

ABC News - 1d

EU agrees new Russia sanctions in the face of US push to end Ukraine war

Latest package takes aim at Russian aluminium industry and tightens restrictions on oil exports

Financial Times - 1d

US top diplomat Rubio visits the UAE after landmark talks with Russia over Ukraine war

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has met with the leader of the United Arab Emirates, wrapping up an overseas trip that saw the highest-level outreach between the United States and Russia since ...

ABC News - 14h

As Ukraine war reaches 3-year mark, Russia seems to have time on its side

Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine three years ago has turned into Europe’s largest conflict since World War II

ABC News - 14h

‘Russia has learned nothing’ over Ukraine war, says David Lammy – UK politics live

UK foreign secretary criticises Russia over Ukraine war, saying it ‘faces a test’ over Ukraine war as he speaks at G20 foreign ministerial meeting. As well as appearing on the airwaves this morning ...

The Guardian - 2h

Where To Preorder Yu-Gi-Oh Early Days Collection Ahead Of February 27 Release

In just a few weeks, Yu-Gi-Oh fans in the West will finally get to play some of the Game Boy games that were originally exclusive Japan. Konami's highly anticipated Yu-Gi-Oh Early Days ...

GameSpot - Feb. 7

DOJ reaches agreement over release of list of FBI agents who investigated Jan. 6

The DOJ and attorneys representing a group of FBI employees have reached a temporary deal to prevent the public release of a list of agents who investigated Jan. 6.

ABC News - Feb. 7

Hostage's British family express joy at his release but concern over gaunt appearance

The in-laws of Eli Sharabi say they are worried he may not know his wife and daughters have been killed.

BBC News - Feb. 8

Teddy bear helps hostage’s family come to terms with grief amid joy over his release

As Gillian Brisley and her husband, Pete, watched their son-in-law’s release from captivity, she clutched a teddy bear to her chest

ABC News - Feb. 8

Gaza ceasefire live: Palestinian prisoners and detainees released in exchange for three Israeli hostages

Benjamin Netanyahu has denounced the ‘shocking’ images of freed Israeli hostages as Hamas accused Israel of ‘slow killing’ imprisoned Palestinians. A small crowd has gathered at Tel Aviv’s Hostages ...

The Guardian - Feb. 8

Released Thai hostages return to Bangkok after being held for over a year in Gaza

Five Thai workers released after being held hostage for over a year in Gaza arrived in Bangkok on Sunday

ABC News - Feb. 8

'It's like being reborn': Emotional reunions and heroes' welcome for Thai hostages released by Hamas

Five Thai hostages who spent 15 months being held by Hamas arrived in Bangkok early Sunday after they were released last month.

NBC News - Feb. 9

Christian convert released from Egyptian prison after three years of 'arbitrary' detention

Yahoo News - Feb. 9

A hunger strike to force the release of my friend Alaa Abd el-Fattah – it’s the ultimate weapon of the powerless | Peter Greste

In prison, Alaa taught me the power of this form of resistance. His mother, Laila Soueif, and I have used it to challenge Downing Street. Alaa Abd el-Fattah knows about hunger strikes. When I was ...

The Guardian - Feb. 9

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