Watch live: Hegseth discusses Russia, Ukraine as war nears 3 year mark

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 - 3h

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 - 4h

FirstFT: US and Russia hold first high-level talks on Ukraine war

Also in today’s newsletter, Philippines ‘deeply disturbed’ by South China Sea incident, and Singapore’s PM promises cash handouts

Financial Times - 2h

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

Ukraine war briefing: Kim Jong-un vows ongoing support for Russia’s ‘just cause’

North Korean leader also pledged further development of nuclear forces; UK foreign secretary says no imminent peace talks with Russia. What we know on day 1,082. See all our Ukraine war ...

The Guardian - Feb. 9

Trump indicates Marc Fogel's release from Russia could help end war in Ukraine

President Trump has indicated that Marc Fogel's release from Russia could help end the war in Ukraine. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports on that.

CBS News - 6d

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 - 5d

Ukraine war: Macron warns against ‘capitulation’ as Trump suggests Russia may not make concessions

French president says yielding to Vladimir Putin would be ‘bad news for everyone’ amid fears of US and Russia deciding continent’s future security. Europe live: latest news updates from the ...

The Guardian - 4d

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 - 4d

Vance says Trump has ‘broad’ range of options in talks with Russia on Ukraine war

Vice President Vance in a new interview said President Trump has an “extremely broad” range of options, from economic tools to military tools, that he could use of leverage in talks with Russia to ...

The Hill - 4d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 2d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 8h

Trump says Ukraine 'should never have started it' in comments about war with Russia

The president made the remark while deriding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, whose country was invaded by Russia in February 2022.

NBC News - 1h

US, Russia relations nearing collapse: Kremlin

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Monday that the U.S.-Russia relations are on the verge of a major breakdown. Despite President Trump claiming that he spoke with Russian ...

The Hill - Feb. 10

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 - 2d

Rubio, Waltz on discussions moving fast with Russia

President Trump's representatives in Saudi Arabia for talks with Russia, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, expressed the desire to move quickly on their ...

CBS News - 5h

Wednesday Briefing: U.S. and Russia Discuss Cooperation

Plus, the women leading R&B’s new wave.

The New York Times - 3h

Ukraine war live: All Putin’s conditions must be met before peace deal can be agreed, says Russian minister

Russia’s deputy foreign minister says talks must recognise ‘reality on the ground’ . Here are some photos coming to us over the wires.. We have more on the upcoming Munich Security Conference ...

The Guardian - Feb. 10

Don’t trust Putin’s claim he is ready to end Ukraine war, says Zelenskyy – Europe live

Ukrainian president warns world leaders as he calls for united Ukrainian, EU and US position for peace talks. Poland’s Europe minister Adam Szłapka told Polish broadcaster TVN24 this morning ...

The Guardian - 5d

Marking 500 days of the Israel-Hamas war

Demonstrations and rallies are being held across Israel Monday as the country marks 500 days since Hamas launched its deadly October 7 attacks in 2023. Over the weekend, Hamas released three more ...

CBS News - 1d

Tuesday Briefing: E.U. Discusses Security and Ukraine

Plus, the jury’s out on meat alternatives.

The New York Times - 1d

Hegseth calls return to old Ukraine borders 'unrealistic'

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth says Ukraine keeping prewar borders 'unrealistic' Defense ...

The Hill - 6d

Hegseth Says Return to Ukraine’s Prewar Borders Is ‘Unrealistic’

In his first trip abroad, the new U.S. defense secretary told allies, including NATO officials, that a durable peace could only come “with a realistic assessment of the battlefield.”

The New York Times - 6d

Trump-Putin Call Was ‘No Betrayal’ of Ukraine, Hegseth Says

The call has raised concerns among some European leaders that Ukraine could effectively be sidelined in any peace negotiations.

The New York Times - 5d

Hegseth responds to blowback from Ukraine, NATO remarks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday responded to global blowback to his comments this week that Ukraine should not expect to join NATO or return to it's pre-2014 borders as President Trump ...

The Hill - 5d

Hegseth says of Ukraine negotiations "everything is on the table"

A day after telegraphing potential concessions to Russia, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reconsidered his comment that it's unrealistic for Ukraine to join NATO.

CBS News - 5d

Hegseth says 'everything is on the table' for Ukraine negotiations

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth: 'Everything is on the table' for Ukraine talks Defense ...

The Hill - 5d

Hegseth says "everything is on the table" for Ukraine peace talks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday clarified comments he made that it is unrealistic for Ukraine to have pre-2014 borders and become a member of NATO. Sabrina Singh, who served as deputy ...

CBS News - 4d

GOP senator on Hegseth Ukraine remarks: 'Rookie mistake'

Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) painted recent remarks from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on whether Ukraine would be welcomed into NATO a “rookie mistake.” “Hegseth is going to be a great Defense ...

The Hill - 4d

Hegseth makes clear that Trump will sell out Ukraine

Putin must scarcely believe his luck.

The Hill - 1d

US must provide ‘backstop’ to deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again, Starmer says after emergency Paris summit – Europe live

UK prime minister says future of Europe and Ukraine at stake after European leaders convene at emergency summit in Paris. Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson told Reuters that deploying ...

The Guardian - 1d

Russia says there is ‘mutual desire’ to start Ukraine peace talks as US warns any deal must be acceptable to all sides – Europe live

US delegation says concessions must be made by both sides after talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia that did not involve Ukraine. Back when Europe was still looking to America with hope, and not ...

The Guardian - 9h

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