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European Leaders Meet to Discuss Ukraine War as Trump Officials Prepare For Russia Peace Talks
The hastily called gathering was part of a flurry of diplomacy expected to center on Ukraine this week as Trump officials prepare to start talks with Russia on their own.The New York Times - 3d -
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 -
Trump slams Zelenskyy as U.S. envoy arrives in Ukraine after Russia peace talks
Tensions between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are rising over the U.S. efforts to work with Russia's Vladimir Putin to end the war with Ukraine. CBS News' Aaron ...CBS News - 1d -
UK army too 'run down' to lead Ukraine peace mission - ex-chief
Lord Dannatt says up to 40,000 UK troops would be needed for such a mission and "we just haven't got that number available".BBC News - 5d -
Trump’s foreign policy creates unprecedented global challenges
The withdrawal of American leadership from Europe, embodied by Trump’s approach to Ukraine, has ramifications that will reverberate around the world.The Hill - 2d -
Steve Witkoff emerges as force in Trump's foreign policy
President Trump is leaning on Steve Witkoff, a longtime friend and real estate investor, to facilitate key aspects of his foreign policy, including high-profile ceasefire talks in Gaza and ...The Hill - 13h -
Syria's interim foreign minister says Russia-Iran ties to Assad are an open wound
Syria’s relations with Iran and Russia remain an open wound for the country’s people after the nations backed autocratic President Bashar Assad during its long warABC News - Feb. 12 -
Trump’s trade tariffs hit Europe as it reels from his Ukraine deal with Putin
Also in this newsletter: Meloni’s Starlink deal with Musk draws ireFinancial Times - 6d -
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 UkraineABC 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 -
Ukraine Won’t Accept a Deal It Didn’t Help Negotiate, Zelensky Says
Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, told NBC News that he’d warned President Trump that Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, is a “liar.”The New York Times - 4d -
Ukraine 'could have made a deal' earlier, says Trump
The US president dismisses concerns Ukraine is not involved in peace talks and says he is confident in success.BBC News - 1d -
Ukraine should 'tone it down,' sign Trump mineral deal, Waltz says
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said Thursday that officials in Kyiv "need to tone it down" after a fierce back and forth Trump and Zelenskyy.ABC News - 5h -
Trump says US and Russia to start talks on Ukraine war ‘immediately’
American leader will meet Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia for discussionsFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
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Zelenskyy says Russia will ‘wage war on Nato’ if US support for Ukraine wanes
Ukrainian president tells NBC’s Meet the Press that Putin’s next targets may be Poland and Lithuania. Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday predicted Russia would “wage war against Nato” if the US ...The Guardian - 4d -
Orcel says Ukraine breakthrough could unlock sale of UniCredit’s Russia unit
Italian lender is one of the few large western banks still remaining in the countryFinancial Times - 19h -
Haberman says Trump’s Russia-Ukraine rhetoric ‘seems to be about flexing muscle’
New York Times political correspondent Maggie Haberman said President Trump’s rhetoric around bringing an end to the nearly three-year war between Russia and Ukraine “seems to be about flexing ...The Hill - 8h -
Most Americans in new survey say Russia started war in Ukraine
Most Americans think Russia started the war in Ukraine, with those who said Kyiv was first to attack were in single digits, according to a survey published Wednesday. The YouGov poll found that 61 ...The Hill - 6h -
As U.S. and Putin negotiate, intel shows he's not interested 'in a real peace deal,' sources say
Intelligence from the U.S. and close allies shows Russian President Vladimir Putin still wants to control all of Ukraine, sources said.NBC News - 2d -
Trump says Palestinians wouldn't be allowed back into Gaza under his plan
President Donald Trump said Palestinians wouldn't be permitted to return to the Gaza Strip as part of his plan for the United States to take ownership of the war-torn territory.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
A Trump peace plan for Ukraine?
Reports suggest a proposed US peace plan could be unveiled this week.BBC News - Feb. 8 -
The Economic Consequences of the (Ukraine) Peace
With apologies to John Maynard KeynesFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
How can Europe defend itself without the US?
President Trump’s threat to stop funding European defence could have lasting consequences.BBC News - 2d -
Can the EU sanctions regime hold up without the US?
Also in this newsletter: Germany’s Left gets a boost ahead of Sunday’s voteFinancial Times - 18h -
Rubio says "we have a long ways to go" before Ukraine peace talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "we have a long ways to go" before starting any talks with Russia aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.CBS News - 3d -
NOAA Employees Told to Pause Work With ‘Foreign Nationals’
An internal email obtained by WIRED shows that NOAA workers received orders to pause “ALL INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENTS.”Wired - Feb. 6 -
Will Europe Send Troops to Ukraine?
Leaders have been meeting in Paris to discuss a peace deal.BBC News - 3d -
Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Leaves Millions Without HIV Treatment
President Trump’s pause on aid, and the gutting of the primary aid agency, could jeopardize the health of more than 20 million people worldwide, including 500,000 children, experts say.The New York Times - Feb. 5 -
12:30 Report — Trump’s foreign policy whiplash week
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Valentine’s Day to all my 12:30 readers! 💘 I appreciate each and every one of you. In this edition: Vance scolds Europe in his big foreign policy address. Hegseth ...The Hill - 6d -
An Unchecked Trump Rapidly Remakes U.S. Government and Foreign Policy
The president’s swift moves underscore the confidence of an administration with a much firmer grip on the levers of government than during his first term.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump administration's mixed messaging on foreign policy leaves world guessing
Different narratives from senior US officials on the future of Ukraine have sown confusion in Europe - but was that perhaps the point?BBC News - 4d -
Conquering in Chaos: How Trump is reinventing America’s foreign policy
President Trump's America First strategy is shifting the U.S.'s foreign policy towards a more aggressive approach, with a focus on restricting China's influence, reinforcing alliances, and ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump's seismic foreign policy shift: From the Politics Desk
Within a week, Trump upended decades of U.S. foreign policy with Russia and Europe. And he raised grave questions in the minds of every American ally.NBC News - 1d -
US says return to pre-2014 Ukraine borders ‘unrealistic’ and European security is no longer top priority – Europe live
US defence secretary Peter Hegseth issued the warning to allies at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group’s meeting in Brussels. Back to Budapest, where the Alternative für Deutschland’s co-leader ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
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 - Feb. 13 -
UK and Europe must step up over Ukraine, says ex-Army boss
Sir Nick Carter says "others are going to have to step up to the plate" if the US does not want to.BBC News - 58m -
Trump’s dangerous approach to peace in Ukraine
European leaders need to speed up efforts to take control of their defenceFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
What is the state of peace talks in Ukraine?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will not accept any peace deal with Russia unless his country is directly involved in negotiations. President Trump said Ukraine would have a seat at ...CBS News - 6d -
