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

As Russia Talks Peace, Moscow Threatens New Ukraine Region

Moscow’s forces are three miles from Dnipropetrovsk, a province they have never invaded. If they cross in, the advance would be a morale blow to Ukraine and complicate any territorial negotiations.

The New York Times - 6h

Russia Closes In on Another Ukrainian Region, Even as Peace Talks Pick Up

Russian troops are three miles from Dnipropetrovsk, a region they have never invaded. If they cross into it, the advance would be a morale blow to Ukraine and complicate any territorial negotiations.

The New York Times - 8h

Right-Wing Media Praises U.S.-Russia Talks as ‘Breath of Fresh Air’

Many of President Trump’s media allies were quick to celebrate this week’s negotiations, a contrast to the deep unease expressed by the foreign policy establishment.

The New York Times - 1d

U.S. Objects to Calling Russia ‘Aggressor’ in G7 Statement on Ukraine Invasion

The American opposition to a draft of a Group of 7 statement marking the third anniversary of Russia’s attack on Ukraine comes after President Trump blamed Kyiv for starting the war.

The New York Times - 10h

U.S. envoy says talks with Ukraine are positive amid Trump criticism of Zelenskyy

Ukraine and European allies are being vigilant after a meeting between U.S. Envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Kellogg praised what he called a "positive" ...

CBS News - 1h

Ukraine or Russia: Whose Side Is Trump On?

Nick asks former UK foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt.

BBC News - 1d

Thursday Briefing: Trump and Zelensky Feud Over Peace Talks

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The New York Times - 1d

‘Like a cruel auction’: what Ukrainians think of Trump’s peace talks with Putin

Ukrainians inside the country and abroad express their hopelessness, anger and defiance at negotiations between Washington and Moscow. Europe live – latest updates “I don’t think that this ...

The Guardian - 5h

Archaeologists Find a Pharaoh’s Tomb, the First Since King Tut, Egypt Says

The Ministry of Antiquities said the discovery of the tomb of Thutmose II, whose wife, Hatshepsut, took the throne after his death, was the first excavation of a royal tomb since 1922.

The New York Times - 2h

Details on Luigi Mangione's first court appearance since December

The suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione, will be back in a courtroom Friday for the first time since December. CBS News national correspondent Nikki ...

CBS News - 2h

Archaeologists Find a Pharaoh’s Tomb, the First Since King Tut, Egypt Says

The ministry of antiquities said the discovery of the tomb of Thutmose II, whose wife, Hatshepsut, took the throne after his death, was the first excavation of a royal tomb near the Valley of the ...

The New York Times - 2h

Listen: The Ukraine War - How Far Away Is A Peace Deal?

Newscast x Americast x Ukrainecast

BBC News - 18h

Inside the week that upended U.S.-Ukraine relations

Tensions between the Trump administration and the Ukrainian government had been escalating behind the scenes for the past week.

NBC News - 1d

Trump calls Zelenskyy a "dictator" after blaming Ukraine for Russia's invasion

"A Dictator without Elections, Zelenskyy better move fast or he is not going to have a Country left," President Trump wrote.

CBS News - 1d

Luigi Mangione set for first court appearance since arraignment in UnitedHealthcare CEO death

Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson in front of a New York City hotel, is scheduled to appear in court Friday for the first time since he ...

NBC News - 1h

Moscow loathed the U.S. for years as its economy paid a high price for war — now, it’s doing a U-turn

Moscow has denigrated the United States' leadership, economy and culture — but now things are changing amid a "revival" of Russia-U.S. relations.

CNBC - 1d

Zelensky Meets Kellogg, U.S. Envoy to Ukraine, Amid Public Spat With Trump

Keith Kellogg and President Volodymyr Zelensky were expected to discuss possible paths to ending the war and ways to defuse tensions between Washington and Kyiv.

The New York Times - 20h

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 - 1d

China supports 'recent consensus' between US and Russia on Ukraine war, foreign minister says

China supports “the recent consensus” between the U.S. and Russia on the war in Ukraine, said Wang Yi, the country’s foreign minister, amid ongoing discussions about bringing an end to the nearly ...

The Hill - 14h

Trump says he's 'sick' of how Zelenskyy has handled Ukraine's war with Russia: 'He has no cards'

President Donald Trump on Friday continued his ongoing attacks against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as tensions between the two leaders exploded onto the public stage this week.

NBC News - 27m

Trump Elevates Kremlin Talking Points, a Familiar Pattern From His First Term

President Trump’s description of President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine as a “Dictator without Elections” echoes the Kremlin’s messaging.

The New York Times - 23h

Trump says he ‘had very good talks with Putin’ and again criticizes Ukraine – live

US president also accuses Kyiv of talking ‘tough’ but having few bargaining chips in latest remarks in feud with Ukrainian president Zelenskyy. National security adviser Mike Waltz told a crowd ...

The Guardian - 17m

Trump 'doesn't care' what happens to Ukraine, former foreign minister claims as U.S.-Kyiv relations sour

U.S. President Donald Trump doesn't appear to be concerned about Ukraine's post-war future, the country's former Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told CNBC.

CNBC - 4h

As Trump sows doubt, U.S. NATO commander oversees war games near Ukraine

Trump appears to pivot away from Ukraine and America's NATO allies, as the alliance rehearses for a theoretical invasion of Europe.

CBS News - 2h

Collins: Spending negotiations ‘not going well’ ahead of March shutdown cliff

Politico - 1d

Mexico ramps up troop levels at US-Mexico border

Mexico boosted troop levels at the border after President Trump threatened a tariff on all Mexican goods coming into the U.S. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez got exclusive access, and takes a look at ...

NBC News - 18h

Fluidstack in talks to raise $200m

Yahoo News - 6h

Is Russia Open for Business — and at What Cost?

Investors seem open to the prospect of peace talks, but Western companies face a dilemma just three years after many retreated from the country.

The New York Times - 2d

High Point hosts Kelly and Charleston Southern

Charleston Southern Buccaneers (10-18, 6-7 Big South) at High Point Panthers (23-5, 11-2 Big South) High Point, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -16.5; ...

ABC News - 2d