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The Fiercest Fighting of the Ukraine War May Be in Russia
The Times interviewed Russian soldiers who said they face a brutal fight to dislodge determined Ukrainian forces from a sliver of Russian land. Trapped civilians fear catastrophe.The New York Times - 6d -
Morning Report — The art of the Russia-Ukraine peace deal
In today’s issue: President Trump said he’s working to fulfil a campaign promise to end Russia’s three-year invasion of Ukraine, ushering in negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. ...The Hill - 5d -
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Europe caught out by Trump's Russia move
After a frenetic 24 hours of US declarations, there is a tangible sense that Europe's leaders have been surprised.BBC News - 5d -
Hegseth: 'No betrayal' in US position on Russia, Ukraine
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said there’s “no betrayal” in the U.S. position on ending the war in Ukraine, as the Trump administration pushes for negotiations between Russia and the neighboring ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump says he wants Russia back in the G7
President Trump said Thursday he would like to see Russia reinstated in the Group of Seven (G7) major economies and suggested various actors other than Moscow were to blame for Russia's invasion of ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump’s Russia-Ukraine moves unnerve Senate GOP
President Trump’s first major moves toward peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are unsettling Republicans in the Senate who want to make sure Russian President Vladimir Putin faces ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump Says Ukraine Will Not Be Sidelined in Peace Talks With Russia
Asked whether Ukraine would be part of the negotiations, the president said on Thursday, “Of course they would.” A day earlier, he had suggested otherwise, and appeared ready to make concessions ...The New York Times - 4d -
Revealed: Google facilitated Russia and China’s censorship requests
An investigation has exposed the tech firm’s cooperation with autocratic regimes to remove unfavourable content. Google has cooperated with autocratic regimes around the world, including the ...The Guardian - 3d -
'Army of Europe' needed to challenge Russia, says Zelensky
It comes as Donald Trump's envoy says Europe will not be involved in peace talks to end the war.BBC News - 3d -
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy warns of escalation of war with Russia
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist with a preview of her exclusive interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his concern about being cut out ...NBC News - 2d -
Book excerpt: "A Different Russia" by Marvin Kalb
The veteran CBS and NBC journalist writes about covering the 1963 Cold War summit between President John F. Kennedy and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev.CBS News - 2d -
Zelenskyy ‘will not recognise’ US-Russia talks that exclude Ukraine
Moscow hails Tuesday’s discussions in Saudi Arabia as means to end war and restore full relations with WashingtonFinancial Times - 1d -
Ukraine presses Europe to nominate representative for Russia talks
Ukraine is urging Europe to quickly select a representative for potential talks with the U.S. and Russia on ending Kyiv's war with Russia. “It should be a quickly made decision,” Igor Zhovkva, the ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump stuns Europe with opening Ukraine-Russia gambit
European leaders are scrambling to respond to President Trump’s first moves to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, shocked to find themselves on the outside of high-stakes talks about the continent’s ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump sidelines allies in Ukraine-Russia negotiations
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump sidelines allies in opening Ukraine-Russia gambit European ...The Hill - 1d -
Russia Frees American Prisoner Before Talks With U.S.
The release of Kalob Byers Wayne, who was arrested on drug charges on Feb. 7, came on the eve of talks about the war in Ukraine.The New York Times - 1d -
Reaction to U.S.-Russia talks about Ukraine war
Talks in Saudi Arabia between top U.S. and Russian officials over the war in Ukraine have now ended. No Ukrainian officials were present for the talks. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly ...CBS News - 11h -
US and Russia hold talks to end war in Ukraine
Also in today’s newsletter, gold is the new ‘Trump trade’Financial Times - 11h -
Who was at the table at US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia?
Three Americans and two Russians took part in the negotiations and agreed to reset diplomatic relations.BBC News - 7h -
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 - 6h -
Russia US Talks - The Room Where it Happened
Russia and the US agree to appoint teams to start negotiating the end of the war.BBC News - 5h -
Wednesday Briefing: U.S. and Russia Discuss Cooperation
Plus, the women leading R&B’s new wave.The New York Times - 4h -
US aid cutoff poses new challenges to rights groups in Russia and Belarus
Rights groups, activists and independent media in Russia and Belarus endured increased government scrutiny, repressive laws and even were shut down and forced to operate from exile abroadABC News - Feb. 7 -
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Zelenskyy confirms a new Ukrainian offensive in Russia's Kursk region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed a new Ukrainian offensive in Russia’s Kursk region and said that North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russian forces thereABC News - Feb. 8 -
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Baltic states unplug from Russia and join EU power grid
"Today, history is made," EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told a ceremony in Lithuania's capital.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
Russia’s fears over ex-Soviet nations laid bare in leaked paper
Report offers rare insight into how Moscow sees invasion of Ukraine harming ties with close alliesFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Ukraine war briefing: Power restrictions as Russia hits energy system
Trump says Ukraine ‘may be Russian someday’; Biden-approved weapons still flowing, says Kellogg. What we know on day 1,084. See all our Ukraine war coverage Ukraine implemented emergency ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Ukraine and Russia trade long-range attacks as officials probe possibilities for peace
Officials say Russian forces have targeted Ukraine’s energy and gas infrastructure in a “massive” nighttime missile attack, while Ukrainian drones struck an important oil refinery inside RussiaABC News - Feb. 11 -
Russia releases American school teacher held for 3 1/2 years
Marc Fogel, an American school teacher who has been held in Russia for 3 1/2 years, was released and is due to come back to the U.S. Fogel had been sentenced to 14 years in prison by Russia. NBC ...NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Marc Fogel, American detained in Russia, freed after visit by Trump envoy
The White House announced Tuesday that it has negotiated the release of Marc Fogel, an American teacher who was imprisoned in Russia.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Marc Fogel released from Russia after talks with Trump envoy
White House claims detained teacher was freed after ‘show of good faith’ by MoscowFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Trump expresses hope for renewed Russia relations after prisoner release
President makes remarks following release of Pennsylvania teacher Marc Fogel, held in Russia since 2021. A US teacher who has been held in Russia since 2021 has been released after a deal which ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Russia Releases Marc Fogel After Talks With Trump Envoy
The Kremlin freed Marc Fogel, a teacher held for more than three years on drug charges, in a deal negotiated by Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s Middle East envoy.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump meets with Marc Fogel after release from Russia
Marc Fogel returned to the United States on Tuesday after spending more than three years in prison in Russia, expressing his appreciation to President Trump during an emotional meeting at the White ...The Hill - 6d -
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Ukraine launches recruitment drive for young soldiers to fight Russia
Scheme to build ‘professional army’ comes ahead of US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent’s visit to KyivFinancial Times - 6d -
Russia will not exchange Ukrainian land to reclaim parts of Kursk, Kremlin says
Putin’s spokesperson rejects Zelenskyy’s plan for transfer of Kyiv-held pockets of Kursk to help end war. Europe live – latest updates The Kremlin has said that Russia will never consider ...The Guardian - 6d
