Signals Ukraine Peace

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 - 55m

European stocks rise after Trump signals Ukraine peace talks

Crude oil and gas prices fall as traders look to possible end of three-year war

Financial Times - 4h

Trump Says Peace Talks Over Ukraine War Will Begin Immediately

After separate phone conversations with Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, President Trump says peace talks to end the Ukraine War will begin immediately. It follows the ...

NBC News - 16h

Trump Says Call With Putin Is Beginning of Ukraine Peace Negotiations

Among the topics the leaders discussed in their first confirmed conversation of President Trump’s second term was ending the war in Ukraine, he said.

The New York Times - 16h

Oil prices fall on prospect of Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Oil futures fell Thursday, on track for back-to-back losses a day after President Donald Trump said he and President Vladimir Putin of Russia had agreed to begin talks on ending the war in Ukraine.

MarketWatch - 2h

Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine on Trump announcement of peace talks

William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, joined CBS News to discuss President Trump's announcement that his national security team will begin immediate negotiations with the Kremlin to ...

CBS News - 3h

Trump really can achieve lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine — here’s how

President Trump has stated that he has begun to work with Russian President Vladimir Putin to put an end the war between Ukraine and Russia “immediately.”

The Hill - 3h

NATO allies warn Ukraine and Europe can't be left out of peace talks with Russia

NATO allies are warning that Ukraine and Europe must not be left out of any peace talks after President Trump's announcement that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to start ...

CBS News - 4h

John Bolton denounces Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin peace talks

Former White House national security adviser John Bolton said Wednesday that President Trump had "effectively surrendered" to Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of expected peace negotiations, ...

The Hill - 4h

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 - 6h

The Economic Consequences of the (Ukraine) Peace

With apologies to John Maynard Keynes

Financial Times - 7h

Why Europe fears a Trump-Putin peace deal in Ukraine

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Financial Times - 11h

The Papers: Putin 'peace talks' and a 'game of no halves'

Thursday's front pages are dominated by a phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

BBC News - 12h

Trump excludes Europe from Ukraine peace talks

EU officials have struggled to secure meetings with their US counterparts

Financial Times - 12h

No lasting peace in Ukraine without European role in talks, leaders say after Trump-Putin call

Statement from countries including France, Germany and UK comes after US president says he and Putin are ready to begin talks. European powers, including Britain, France and Germany, have said they ...

The Guardian - 14h

Ukraine war briefing: Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine, say European ministers

If we can’t join Nato we must build our own, says Zelenskyy; Russian trial begins over explosion that crippled Kerch bridge. What we know on day 1,086 . Nothing about ending Russia’s war against ...

The Guardian - 16h

Trump and Putin Discussed the War in Ukraine

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The New York Times - 18h

Trump takes questions on Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Oval Office

President Trump took questions from reporters Wednesday at the swearing-in of his newly confirmed director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard. Trump said he will probably meet with Russian ...

CBS News - 19h

Trump on whether Ukraine, Russia are equal in peace talks: 'It's an interesting question'

President Trump on Wednesday would not say whether he considers Ukraine to be an “equal member” of efforts to end the war between Moscow and Kyiv, as his administration pushes for negotiations ...

The Hill - 19h

Hegseth rules out NATO membership for Ukraine in peace deal with Russia

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that he does not believe Ukraine joining NATO is “realistic,” as the Trump administration looks to broker an end to Russia’s war in the country. ...

The Hill - 1d

Zelenskyy rejects claim Boris Johnson talked him out of 2022 peace deal

Exclusive: Ukraine president says British PM had nothing to do with decision not to seek deal with Russia. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rubbished claims that Boris Johnson scuppered a possible peace ...

The Guardian - 1d

Putin 'not preparing for peace,' Zelenskyy says after deadly ballistic missile strike

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Western partners to apply more pressure to Russia after a deadly overnight ballistic missile and strike.

ABC News - 1d

Trump is forcing Europe to a reckoning on Ukraine

The worst nightmare of leaders on the continent is a deal between Putin and the US president done over their heads

Financial Times - 2d

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 Russia

ABC News - 2d

Senate Advances Gabbard, Signaling Quick Confirmation

The test vote indicated that despite early reservations even among some Republicans, the former Democratic congresswoman had the necessary support to be confirmed in a vote expected by Wednesday.

The New York Times - 2d

Fiery Directives Under Trump’s Justice Dept. Signal a Significant Shift

The new tone of the department, current and former officials say, appears to promise a campaign of intimidation against career employees viewed as insufficiently loyal.

The New York Times - 2d

Hopes for Ukraine peace deal framework at Munich Security Conference

Yahoo News - 3d

Barrett's recusal signals hope for rule of law at the Supreme Court

Among Trump’s three appointees, Justice Amy Coney Barrett is probably the likeliest defector.

The Hill - 3d

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 - 3d

Ethnically split Cyprus' rival leaders say they're ready for UN-led meeting to restart peace talks

Yahoo News - 3d

Supreme Court Signals That Landmark Libel Ruling Is Secure

Attacked by two justices, lower-court judges and litigants, the 1964 ruling in New York Times v. Sullivan keeps getting cited approvingly in the Supreme Court’s decisions.

The New York Times - 3d

Tokyo Metro chief signals more fare increases after 28-year freeze

Operator of feted subway system seeks to win over shareholders and cope with falling ridership

Financial Times - 3d

Merz signals he is open to reforming Germany’s strict borrowing rules

Election frontrunner suggests he could back an overhaul of the requirement that caps deficit at 0.35 per cent of GDP