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Zelensky Accuses Russia of Trying to Trap Ukraine’s Forces Amid Cease-Fire Talks

The Kremlin is pressing an offensive to take back its land in the Kursk region, while prolonging negotiations over a proposal by Washington and Kyiv.

The New York Times - 1d

Ukraine tries to bolster troops in Kursk as Putin's forces advance

Ukraine tries to reinforce troops in Russia's Kursk region as Putin's forces retake ground amid Trump's aid and intel pause.

CBS News - 6d

Putin Visits Kursk to Cheer Russian Troops Trying to Oust Ukraine

The trip comes as President Trump looks to secure the Russian leader’s support for a 30-day cease-fire.

The New York Times - 3d

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy accuses Putin of seeking to prolong war amid buildup of forces

Ukrainian president maintains his troops are still fighting in Russia’s Kursk region and warns that Moscow is ‘doing everything’ to prevent a ceasefire. What we know on day 1,117. See all our ...

The Guardian - 1d

U.S. and Ukraine Discuss a 30-Day Cease-Fire: What to Know

Kyiv said it would support the Trump administration’s proposal for a cease-fire with Russia. The Kremlin has not said whether it will do the same.

The New York Times - 4d

What does Putin video tell us about the battle for Kursk?

An analysis of verified footage reveals Moscow is taking back territory in Kursk, the area of Russia that Ukraine attacked in 2024.

BBC News - 3d

Putin demands Kursk total victory ahead of Moscow talks with Trump envoy

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a command center in Kursk on Wednesday, ordering troops there to "destroy" all Ukrainian formations.

ABC News - 3d

Ukraine war briefing: Mandatory evacuations on border with Kursk as Putin mulls ceasefire

Moscow offers heavily qualified support for US-Ukraine proposal as Russia regains more of Kursk region Continue reading...

The Guardian - 3d

Trump Sees ‘Good Signals’ on Russia-Ukraine Cease-Fire. Zelensky Does Not.

U.S. officials were in Moscow for talks, and the Russian leader said he was open to a cease-fire, but President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine expressed skepticism.

The New York Times - 3d

Russia Says It Has Retaken Key Kursk Town From Ukraine

Ukrainian officials have not confirmed a retreat from the town in Russia’s Kursk region, parts of which were captured by Kyiv’s forces last summer.

The New York Times - 3d

Russian forces closing in on Ukrainian troops in Kursk, official says

Russian forces have almost completely surrounded Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region, with some Ukrainian units forced to leave their vehicles behind as they pull back, according to a U.S. ...

NBC News - 2d

Russian forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian troops from the rear in Kursk

Ukraine’s military and Russian war bloggers say Russian special forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian units from the rear in the Kursk region

ABC News - Mar. 9

Friday Briefing

Vladimir Putin’s conditions for a cease-fire.

The New York Times - 3d

Putin Is ‘Carefully Studying’ Proposed Ukraine Cease-Fire

Russia’s leader recently rejected the idea of an interim truce in Ukraine. But he wants to maintain his relationship with President Trump.

The New York Times - 3d

Putin, in No Hurry for Cease-Fire, Demands Ukrainian Concessions

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia laid out a series of conditions that Ukraine might reject, but displayed a willingness to continue talks with President Trump.

The New York Times - 3d

Friday Briefing: Putin Speaks on Ukraine Cease-Fire

Plus, Siberia’s bone hunters.

The New York Times - 3d

Putin’s Cease-Fire Demands, and a Democratic Flip on the Shutdown

Plus, two astronauts’ long wait for a ride home.

The New York Times - 2d

Stocks plunge, market closes down on recession fears amid escalating tariffs

The major stock indexes plunged on Monday amid fears of a possible recession.

ABC News - 6d

Putin appears in Kursk, orders troops to expel Ukrainians

Yahoo News - 4d

Ukraine Retreats From Most of Russia’s Kursk Region

The bold campaign Ukraine launched last summer to seize and occupy Russian territory appears to be nearing an end.

The New York Times - 10h

How Ukraine’s Offensive in Russia’s Kursk Region Unraveled

At the height of the campaign, Ukrainian forces controlled some 500 square miles of Russian territory. Now they hold just a small sliver of land along the border.

The New York Times - 9h

Rubio Seeks Cease-Fire in Ukraine After Reaching His Own With Musk

After blowing up at Elon Musk, Secretary of State Marco Rubio aims to bolster his position. He is seeing Saudi and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia and allied diplomats in Canada.

The New York Times - 6d

Europe Welcomes a Ukraine Cease-Fire Offer and a Revival of U.S. Aid

Leaders worked hard to get President Volodymyr Zelensky back in the good graces of President Trump, no matter how humiliating, and to shift the onus to Russia.

The New York Times - 4d

Rubio Says a Cease-Fire in Ukraine Could Happen in ‘Days’ if Russia Agrees

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said top diplomats from the Group of 7 allies meeting in Canada should focus on ending the war. And he shrugged off President Trump’s threats to annex Canada.

The New York Times - 3d

Putin Stops Far Short of Agreeing to a Cease-Fire, and Adds Tough Conditions

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said the Russian leader had no desire to end the war, proposing conditions that made a truce unattainable.

The New York Times - 3d

Kohl’s Evolves Its Diversity Program Amid Trump Disparagement

Kohl’s joins a growing number of companies to alter its DEI practices amid government change.

Inc. - 1d

Pistons' Paul Reed has words for former Sixers team amid struggles

Detroit Pistons big man Paul Reed has words for his former Philadelphia 76ers team amid their struggles.

Yahoo Sports - 15h

Predicting the Next Baseball Stars to Sign 9-Figure Contracts

Dylan Cease of the Padres could be in line for a seven-year extension.

The New York Times - 5d

Europe Weighs Peacekeeping Role in Ukraine Amid Trump’s Embrace of Russia

The deeper discussion of a European force comes amid rising anger and dismay over President Trump’s embrace of Russia and abandonment of traditional allies.

The New York Times - 5d

Stock futures even Thursday amid trade war and looming government shutdown

Stocks futures were again showing jitters early Thursday, after a reprieve for the S&P and NASDAQ on Wednesday amid President Donald Trump's trade war.

ABC News - 3d

Trump continues tariff tumult amid economic uncertainty

President Trump told reporters there could be some economic disturbance amid tweaks to tariffs at the end of a tumultuous week in the markets. NBC News Correspondents Aaron Gilchrist, Brian Cheung ...

NBC News - Mar. 7