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What we know about the U.S. pause on cyber operations against Russia
Sources tell CBS News that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has temporarily paused U.S. cyber operations against Russia as the Trump administration tries to initiate negotiations to end the war in ...CBS News - 3d -
Hegseth orders suspension of Pentagon's offensive cyberoperations against Russia
The U.S. Cyber Command is pausing its offensive operations against RussiaABC News - 3d -
Zelensky Turns to Diplomacy in Russia-Ukraine War After Clash With Trump
After a startling clash with President Trump, who has echoed the Kremlin view of the war, Ukraine’s leader is trying to shore up European support and smooth over relations with Washington.The New York Times - 3d -
Ukrainians vow to defend their nation as Russia lauds Trump's aid pause
Russia says Trump's pause of Ukraine military aid could be "the best contribution to peace," as Ukrainians grapple for the means to keep defending their country.CBS News - 2d -
Myanmar's head of military government in Russia for cooperation talks with Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding talks with the head of Myanmar’s military government, who is seeking to cement ties with Moscow as he faces the isolation from the WestABC News - 2d -
Vance on US not pressuring Russia: ‘I don’t think that’s right’
Vice President Vance pushed back at a question Tuesday that suggested the U.S. wasn't putting pressure on Russia to end the war with Ukraine, days after he and President Trump sharply criticized ...The Hill - 2d -
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The flow of oil from Russia to the Czech Republic is interrupted again
The Czech state company that operates the country's oil pipeline network says deliveries from Russia through the Druhzba pipeline have been haltedABC News - 2d -
Pentagon denies reports Hegseth ordered halt in cyber operations against Russia
The Department of Defense is denying reports Secretary Pete Hegseth halted offensive cyber operations against Russia. "TO BE CLEAR: @SecDef has neither canceled nor delayed any cyber operations ...The Hill - 1d -
Briton captured while fighting for Ukraine jailed for 19 years in Russia
James Scott Rhys Anderson was charged with terrorism and ‘mercenary activities’ after capture in Kursk in November. A British citizen captured while fighting alongside the Ukrainian army has been ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump defends handling of Russia-Ukraine war in speech to Congress
Days after his public spat with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, President Trump defended his handling of the Ukraine-Russia war during a speech to Congress. NBC News’ Matt Bodner reports on the ...NBC News - 1d -
Briton accused of fighting for Ukraine jailed in Russia for 19 years
James Scott Rhys Anderson is the first UK citizen to be convicted by Russia during the war with Ukraine.BBC News - 1d -
Europe’s powerful tool against Russia? Seizing its frozen assets
If European leaders want to truly support Ukraine they must seize the moment by seizing $220bn in assets. It is now clear that Donald Trump’s administration will betray Ukraine in its fight to ...The Guardian - 1d -
As Trump pivots to Russia, allies weigh sharing less intel with U.S.
Some U.S. allies are considering scaling back the intelligence they share with Washington in response to the Trump administration’s conciliatory approach to Russia.NBC News - 21h -
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Russia blasts 'threat' from France's Emmanuel Macron as it mends fences with Washington
Russia ruled out European proposals to send peacekeepers to Ukraine and said that French President Macron had threatened it by suggesting it was a menace.NBC News - 19h -
Russia hits Zelenskyy's hometown with ballistic missile amid US aid freeze
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said there can be "no pause" in pressure on Russia after another night of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine.ABC News - 18h -
Romania arrests six over ‘Vlad the Impaler’ pro-Russia treason plot
Retired general aged 101 among those detained for plotting to overthrow Bucharest government with help of MoscowFinancial Times - 18h -
Rubio says Ukraine conflict is part of US-Russia proxy war
Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a Wednesday interview described the war in Ukraine as a proxy war between the United States and Russia, as he sought to explain on the Oval Office blow-up last ...The Hill - 16h -
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Romania detains 6 on suspicion of plotting a coup in collusion with Russia
Six people suspected of colluding with Russia to plot a coup against the Romanian government have been detained.NBC News - 13h -
Is Trump moving Ukraine and Russia closer to peace, or further away?
As Russia bombs Ukraine and Trump pushes Zelenskyy for a "better deal," what will it take to end the war Vladimir Putin started?CBS News - 11h -
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 UkraineABC News - Feb. 19 -
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 IIABC News - Feb. 20 -
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 - Feb. 21 -
Waltz insists Zelesnkyy will sign Russia war deal as Trump appears to walk back comments
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is adamant that Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will sign a deal to end the war with Russia. This comes as President Trump appears to walk back comments ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Russia and US could meet again within weeks to discuss Ukraine, Moscow says – Europe live
Moscow and Washington held their first talks on ending the nearly three-year war in Ukraine on Tuesday. Donald Trump’s shocking and mendacious attack this week on the Ukrainian president, ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
From saviour to Judas… How Trump’s pivot on Russia also endangers his own country | Simon Tisdall
With a Putin-appeasing president at the helm, it is clear the transatlantic alliance is collapsing and European leaders must plot their own course. How do I betray thee? Let me count the ways… ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
US, Russian officials to meet again within 2 weeks to discuss Ukraine war: Russia
U.S. and Russian officials will meet again within two weeks to discuss ending the war in Ukraine after re-establishing diplomatic relations this week, Russia says.ABC News - Feb. 22 -
Sunday shows preview: Trump workforce cuts, Ukraine-Russia rhetoric have world on edge
President Trump’s agenda is in full effect with numerous cuts to the federal workforce and Pentagon staff rounding out his objective to slash government spending with a focus on stark reform. One ...The Hill - Feb. 22 -
White House press secretary suggests Russia-Ukraine conflict could end 'this week'
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Saturday the president is confident in his ability to strike a deal with Russia to end the conflict in Ukraine, suggesting an end to the ...The Hill - Feb. 22 -
Sen. Markwayne Mullin says he doesn't believe Russia plans to invade NATO allies
Sen. Markwayne Mullin cast doubt on suggestions from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Russian President Vladimir Putin could invade NATO alliesNBC News - Feb. 23 -
Former UN ambassador warns of potential repercussions of Russia-Ukraine rhetoric on China, Taiwan
Former United Nations ambassador Susan Rice warned that President Trump’s actions with ending the Russia-Ukraine war could have potential repercussions with China and Taiwan. Rice joined MSNBC’s ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Trump Envoy Suggests U.S. Companies Could Do Business In Russia Amid Peace Deal
Steve Witkoff says in the event of a peace deal in the Ukraine war, U.S. firms could operate in Russa.Inc. - Feb. 23 -
Kidnapped, tortured and jailed: one woman’s quest to bring her son home from Russia
Ivan and Maryna’s story is just one of hundreds of thousands of family tragedies that have afflicted Ukrainians after three years of Russian invasion. Ivan Zabavskyi was looking for his mother when ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Ukraine and Russia mark 3 years of war amid major shift in U.S. policy
A group of European leaders and Canada's prime minister are in Kyiv to support Ukraine's president. He faces a shift in U.S. policy as President Trump moves to end the war by negotiating one-on-one ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Ukraine's fate hinges on US need to drive a wedge between Russia and China again
Diplomacy between adversaries is crucial to defuse tensions and prevent direct conflict.The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Western leaders visit Kyiv and pledge military support against Russia on the war's 3rd anniversary
Ukraine is marking the bleakest anniversary of its war with Russia, with its forces under severe pressure on the battlefield after three years of fighting and shaken by the Trump administration’s ...ABC News - Feb. 24 -
Live updates: Trump, Macron talk Russia-Ukraine war; Musk email reply now voluntary
President Trump appeared alongside French President Emmanuel Macron for a press conference Monday afternoon at the White House, after meeting on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
U.S. in standoff with Ukraine and Europe over competing U.N. resolutions about Russia-Ukraine war
The U.S. is lobbying countries around the world to oppose a resolution brought forward at the U.N. General Assembly by Ukraine and European countries.NBC News - Feb. 24